Summary
A recent leak hints at an upcoming physical release forHonkai: Star Rail. Many games these days are purchased digitally, as it is a much more convenient way of picking up a title when compared to the physical versions. But it seems thatHonkai: Star Rail, which has only been available digitally, may soon be receiving a physical release.
Honkai: Star Railis a sci-fi based free-to-play RPG developed by HoYoverse, the same studio that createdGenshin Impact. The game features a turn-based combat system that includes unique abilities based on a character’s element.Honkai: Star Railreceives constant updatesthat add new characters and story elements to the title, helping keep things fresh for those who are invested in it.
Arecent report from Dealabssuggests thatHonkai: Star Railwill be released in a physical format for the PlayStation 5 sometime soon. Entitled the Trailblazer Edition, this exclusive version of the title will drop on Sony’s console and come with a number of goodies. This includes gold, holographic cards ofcharacters fromHonkai: Star Rail, holographic keychains, a postcard, and both physical and digital copies of the game. The Trailblazer Edition will retail for $39.99 and will be distributed by PM Studios.
Leak Suggests Honkai: Star Rail Will Be Released Physically
There is currently no release date for the Trailblazer Edition ofHonkai: Star Rail, though the report does give a drop estimate of Fall 2024 or Winter 2025.Version 3.0 ofHonkai: Star Railis estimated to be available in early 2025, so it would make a lot of sense for the physical edition of the game to be released around that time. There was also no indication on whether the game will come to Xbox platforms when the Trailblazer Edition releases or if it will continue to be a PlayStation console exclusive.
The Trailblazer Edition of HoYoverse’s RPG is not the only recent leak that has surfaced for the game. A prominent leaker revealed thatHonkai: Star Rail’srumored 5-star character Aglaeawill have an on-field summoning ability that will reportedly come from her Ultimate ability and will cast spells independently. The summon will provide Aglaea with a buff and restore her energy, which will allow her to cast her Ultimate ability faster. If this rumor is true, this will be the first time that a character would be able to summon in the middle of a battle inHonkai: Star Rail. Gamers will have to wait and see if these leaks come to fruition over the next few months as the title continues to grow and evolve.
