On April 9, 2025, Honkai: Star Rail is releasing a huge update of Version 3.2 which is titled “Through the Petals in the Land of Repose.” This update adds a significant milestone, promising a bunch of new things added to the game, including characters, story expansions, events, and generous rewards, further enriching the journey.

Alongside the introduction of the Amphoreus storyline in Version 3.0, you can expect a deeper dive into it coming from Version 3.2. This, would likely be coupled with celebrations reflecting on the game’s success- over 150 million downloads worldwide since its debut.

Release Date and Maintenance

HSR Version 3.2 will be released globally on April 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the UTC+8 timezone, following a five-hour maintenance period in the game beginning at 6:00 AM (UTC+8). Maintenance typically concludes on schedule, after which players at Trailblaze Level 4 or higher will receive 300 Stellar Jades as compensation, potentially with additional rewards if further delays or issues arise. Preloading will be available on PC, iOS, and Android a few days prior, allowing players to download the update ahead of time.

New Characters and Banners

The update introduces two 5-star characters: Castorice, and Anaxa. The former, Castorice, is a Quantum element character following the Path of Remembrance, debuting in Phase 1 (lasting from April 8th to April 30th). She is known as the “Maiden of War,” as she summons the Netherwing in combat and can manipulate party HP for AoE damage. Her signature Light Cone, “Make Farewells More Beautiful” is based on remembrance, will be available on the “Brilliant Fixation” banner.

Phase 2 (from April 30 to May 20) throws light on Anaxa, a Wind element character on the Path of Erudition. He applies random weaknesses to enemies with each hit, making him versatile when it comes to dealing damage. His Light Cone is “Life Should Be Cast to Flames”.

Story and World Expansion

The Trailblaze Mission chapter named “Through the Petals in the Land of Repose” continues the Amphoreus arc, throwing you into a storyline of survival and political challenge along the Chrysos Heirs. Two new explorable areas are added on Amphoreus- Dawncloud’s “Demigod Council” and Styxia’s “Dragonbone City”- both offering fresh, new landscapes and challenges. This storyline, spanning through the Versions 3.0 to 3.7, will build upon the foundation which was made by the previous updates. This adds a lot to the lore of the entire game.

Second Anniversary Celebrations

Marking two years since its release, Honkai: Star Rail gives away many, substantial anniversary rewards to the playerbase. The “Festive Gifts” event provides 20 free Star Rail Passes through the Daily Logins throughout Version 3.2. On April 26, 2025, players will receive 1,600 Stellar Jades, 10 Fuels, and a commemorative in-game card from a companion of their choice.

Additionally, Trailblazers who log in between Version 3.2’s start and Version 3.4’s end (reaching Trailblaze Level 4) can claim a free 5-star character- either Ruan Mei or Luocha- via a Golden Companion Spirit exchange token, with an option to opt for a permanent 5-star instead. A mysterious “brand new limited 5-star character” was teased during the livestream, though details remain under wraps.

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Several events enhance the anniversary festivities. “Star Rail WORLD,” is a business simulation game, lets players manage resources with chibi characters, unlocking rewards like the 4-star Erudition Light Cone “The Great Cosmic Entrepreneur.” “Seal Slammers,” is a multiplayer mini-game on Amphoreus, it pits players against each other in seal-flinging battles, offering permanent access after 3.2 and rewards like the “Bubbles the Chimera” pet. “Morning Starlight,” is a combat event on Herta Space Station, it rounds out the lineup, providing Stellar Jades, Tracks of Destiny, and many more.

Additional Updates

The update resets the First Purchase Double Bonus, introduces limited-time Value Packs, and adds quality-of-life improvements, such as optimized auto-battle logic and new settings options. Following Version 3.1’s momentum with characters like Tribbie and Mydei, Version 3.2 adds to Honkai: Star Rail’s reputation for delivering expansive, player focused updates, setting the stage for future adventures in Amphoreus and beyond.

Conclusion

With all of this, Honkai: Star Rail brings to us its 2nd Anniversary’s Celebration Update 3.2. With the addition of fresh Content, of characters, like Anaxa, and events like Star Rail WORLD, it ensures that you’ll have more to explore, more things to do, and more fun to have. It adds to what the game already was, deepening its lore and storyline, starting on April 9th 2025.

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