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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
stay night crossover in 3.4 trailer
AllBollywoodCelebscoopHollywoodOriginalsBinge Saber is coming to Honkai Star Rail in update 3.4 | Credit: YouTube Honkai Star Rail, the highly successful RPG title released by Hoyoverse, showcased its 3.4 update in a livestream today, and provided a sneak peek into its much-anticipated crossover with Fate/stay night. Hoyoverse have become one of the pioneers in free-to-play gaming ever since the runaway success of Genshin Impact, which launched in 2020 and garnered a devoted fanbase for its immersive fantasy setting and distinctive character designs. Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Collaboration Benefits OverviewCome check out the benefits from the Fate[UBW] collaboration event~ Learn More: — Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) June 20, 2025 Honkai Star Rail, released in 2023, continues Hoyoverse's dominance of the F2P market, with a storyline focusing more on a sci-fi setting and including call-backs and references to the company's earlier Honkai titles such as Honkai Impact 3rd. The 3.4 update, titled 'For the Sun is Set to Die', features a crossover story arc with the Trailblazer, and prominent characters from the Fate/stay night franchise, such as Archer, Lancer and Saber. They will be featured in the patch storyline, and will have dedicated banner events. HSR's 3.4 collaboration features Saber and Archer Honkai Star Rail's 3.4 event introduces Saber and Archer as Collaboration Warps and as part of a Collaboration Storyline. The collaboration event will launch on July 11 at 12:00 (server time) and will allow players to pull for Saber and Archer as playable characters. The event also offers two unique Light Cones, with Saber's being called 'A Thankless Coronation.', and Archer's being called 'The Hell Where Ideals Burn'. Both the characters and their Light Cones have a 5-star rating. Players with a Trailblaze level of 3 or higher can also get Archer as a free login bonus. Aside from their availability in the Collaboration Warps, Saber and Archer will also appear in 3.4's crossover storyline event titled 'Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail'. Going by the 3.4 trailer visuals, this crossover storyline may also feature appearances from Lancer and Gilgamesh. Aside from the iconic characters of Fate/stay night, version 3.4 also features a new locale called Aedes Elyse, as well as a new character native to the Honkai Star Rail universe known as Phainon. Phainon has a 5-star rarity, and comes with a 5-star Light Cone known as 'Thus Burns The Dawn'. Many of the bonuses of the HSR and Fate/Stay night collaboration event will remain available until the end of update 3.6, per Hoyoverse's official social media. For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment. First Published: Jun 20, 2025, 21:40 IST Pulak Kumar is an entertainment and current events writer who got his start with bylines in Sportskeeda and Koi Moi. He's immensely passionate about understanding and analyzing the latest happenings in Hollywood, anime, gaming and pop culture. Read More 20/6/2025 22:1:45
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hysilens in Honkai Star Rail 3.5, Release Date, Abilities, and More
Image via: X/honkaistarrail With Honkai: Star Rail preparing to launch its Version 3.4 update, excitement is already brewing for what's yet to come and it begins with Hysilens, the first officially revealed 5-star character set to arrive in Version 3.5. Marking a climactic development in the winding tale of the Chrysos Heirs, Hysilens are set to deliver, with their potential ubiquitous presence, a unique character narrative and game play role likely to redefine team compositions for quite some time. The Ocean's Coreflame: A New Chrysos Heir Hysilens isn't another high-rarity unit, she is the Knight Commander of Okhema, and is the newest Chrysos Heir to join the playable roster. With her immaculate design, black locks, a shell caliper, an ocean-themed color palette,she easily fits within the 'Ocean's Coreflame' concept that HoYoverse previously hinted at in their latest character drip marketing. Her background, deeply tied to the history-rich city of Amphoreus, makes her a natural choice to assume a main story figure after the 3.3 story arc cliffhanger that had players thirsting for resolution. Path of Nihility and Physical Power Hysilens will use the Physical element and walk the Path of Nihility, making her the second Physical Nihility character, following Luka. This makes her different from the majority of Physical characters, as they usually favor the Destruction or Hunt trees. Whether it's layering their debuffs to maximize effect, extending or preventing the positive effects of damage or damage over time, or even destabilizing entire enemy teams, Nihility Path characters are all about reigning enemies in. HoYoverse hasn't released her kit yet, theories and leaks from the community point to her likely being the game's third 5-star Damage-over-Time (DoT) specialist. That'd put her in the same company as Kafka and Black Swan while providing a Physical option in teams which is particularly handy for disposal of bosses with Physical Weakness. Tactical Value and Team Chemistry If Hysilens does indeed go down the narrow DoT route, she might have a good potential to provide players with new tactical flexibility. Physical DoT damage has been sorely lacking until now, and her introduction would permit exciting new mono-Physical teams or cross-element debuff builds. When combined with support units such as Pela or Silver Wolf, she can provide consistent, increasing damage and interrupt enemy strategy with debuffs. NEW UPDATE! ALL BANNERS FROM 3.4 TO 3.7! Hysilens, March SP, Dan Heng SP, Cyrene - Honkai: Star Rail As for Honkai: Star Rail, the next V. 3.5 should release in the weeks following the 3.4 cycle that looks to be just as loaded with new characters, including Phainon, Saber, and Archer. As narrative arcs of Amphoreus and the Chrysos Heirs get richer, Hysilens will surely not only deliver meta-shifting gameplay but more emotional gravitas to an epic tale in the making. Whether you're a fan of debuff-focused strategies, or character-driven storytelling, Hysilens is turning out to be one of the most intriguing additions to Honkai: Star Rail so far.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Release Date, New Characters, Livestream Codes and More
As players ventured deeper into the characterized and ever-shifting world, an eager buzz took hold, and the countdown to Version 3.4: For the Sun is Set to Die began. This much-anticipated update will be livestreamed on June 20, 2025, and will see the introduction of new characters and plot developments, along with a few free redemption codes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Livestream Schedule and What To Watch For On June 20, Version 3.4 will roll out to all time zones, starting at: 06:30 AM (UTC-5) - North America 12:30 PM (UTC+1) - Europe 07:30 PM (UTC+8) - Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau The livestream will further explore the Trailblaze Mission as it teases some juicy information about the three new characters of Phainon, Saber, and Archer, whose announcement is set to mostly define what the meta looks like until late summer. New Characters: Myth Meets Mechanic Version 3.4 sees a crossover first with top-tier limited 5-star Saber and Archer character(s) being introduced into Honkai: Star Rail from a special Fate collaboration. Both franchises' fans try to speculate about the lore implications of this crossover, especially while HoYoverse tries its hand at multi-IP storytelling. Phainon : Considered a 5-star Destroyer/Physical unit to enter the scene during Phase 1 of Version 3.4, her banner in North America will probably have a run time from July 1 to 23, 2025 (a day later for Asia/EU servers). Great for her Poise narrative artillery will also be the Force of Hard-Hitting combat power. : Considered a 5-star Destroyer/Physical unit to enter the scene during Phase 1 of Version 3.4, her banner in North America will probably have a run time from July 1 to 23, 2025 (a day later for Asia/EU servers). Great for her Poise narrative artillery will also be the Force of Hard-Hitting combat power. Saber : Destruction/Wind, it is speculated that Saber will focus on AoE damage and high agility, best suited for quick-turn compositions. : Destruction/Wind, it is speculated that Saber will focus on AoE damage and high agility, best suited for quick-turn compositions. Archer: As a Hunt/Quantum specialist, Archer will probably be cast as a single-target DPS with utmost precision, almost contrary to Saber, who will remain potent against multiple targets. Saber and Archer drop on July 11, 2025, on all servers, so mark your banners. NEW UPDATE! HYSILENS WILL BE A NEW META – Everything We Know About Her - Honkai: Star Rail Livestream Codes and Redeeming Procedure Following in the tradition, the Version 3.4 livestream will feature limited-time redeem codes offering Stellar Jade, Credits, and valuable items. Here's how to redeem: Go to the official HSR website. Log in with your account, choose your server. Paste the codes inside the redemption field. Hit "Redeem" and check your in-game mailbox. With Version 3.4, Honkai: Star Rail looks to continue toward its destiny as a game for the story, crossovers, and fine gameplay. Whether you are looking forward to the banners or are about to witness Saber and Archer in action, this update is going to be something truly galactic and is not to be missed.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Update, Marketing Schedule, New Characters and More
Image via: HoYoverse As the highly-anticipated Version 3.5 update for Honkai: Star Rail approaches, preparations among the player base are reaching a fever pitch. With leaks stirring excitement and speculation and the drip marketing campaign awaiting its opening act, HoYoverse appears all set to keep the slow and steady stream of fresh content coming. Let's take a look at what fans can expect with Version 3.5. Two New Faces: Hysilens and Cerydra Leaked information reveals that Version 3.5 is bringing two new playable characters into the mix for the further dimension of the already colourful world that is Honkai: Star Rail. Hysilens has been a name uttered in community circles for a few months now. Should the leaks remain true, she will at last be playable, classified as a Physical Nihility character, with a unique "maid" design standing alone visually. The theme that contrasts: a frail-looking character with horrendous debuffing combat style might prove an incredible layer to the current meta. Along with her, Cerydra is rumoured to be a Wind Harmony unit that is support based and has a youthful "girl-next-door" design. While Wind units generally bring strong utility and speedy support, Cerydra might prove a good synergy option for teams that are keen on turn manipulation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise to 50% off Adidas Buy Now Undo HSR NEWEST UPDATED BANNERS ROADMAP 3.5 - 3.8 | Honkai Star Rail, Cyrene, Cerydra HSR, Hysilens, HSR Amphoreus: The Gift That Keeps on Giving Introduced earlier this year, Amphoreus' new world continues to enrich the game's lore and roster. Phainon, Castorice, and Tribbie have already embedded themselves in various team compositions, while Hyacine and Anaxa step into the somewhat esoteric edge of play. The characters soon to follow will surely continue to keep the momentum of Amphoreus alive. If officially confirmed, Hysilens and Cerydra would be able to further cement the region's personality and freshness in terms of gameplay options for those wanting to experiment more with Nihility and Harmony team setups. Drip Marketing Schedule: What to Watch For The wait for official announcements will not be long as the beginning of drip marketing for Version 3.5, HoYoverse's usual teaser period for new characters, will start right after the second phase launch of Version 3.3. FATE CHARACTERS ARE ACTUALLY BROKEN NOW?! | Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Buffs + March 7th - 3.5 Leaks Going by schedule, the first teaser for Version 3.5 is slated for June 17, 2025. The entire campaign usually lasts two days, with the second character reveal following on June 18. Every well-timed announcement is responsible for kicking off all sensations, spill discussions, and induce theorycraft in fan communities. Those dynamic times for international fans include: June 16 - 8:30 PM PDT June 17 - 5:30 AM CEST June 17 - 11:30 AM CST On becoming an obvious formula, the release of two characters per patch cemented HoYoverse's marketing scheme. It is, however, in the injection of constant character uniqueness and peculiarities that this scheme really unfolds.
Hype Malaysia
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
HoYo FEST 2025 To Return To Malaysia This July; Ticketing Details Announced
Celebrate and gather with fellow fans of Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero as HoYo FEST returns in 2025! Taking place this July, HoYo FEST invites players and fans across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam to celebrate their favourite HoYoverse titles and create unforgettable memories. Now in its 5th year, Southeast Asia's premier HoYoverse event, which has grown in scale over the years, is now taking place in exhibition centres across six cities. Here's what you can expect at this upcoming event: HoYoverse fans will be treated to 4 days of onsite activities, including themed booths done up in their favourite HoYoverse games. Fans would also be able to take home event-exclusive Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero freebies, get the chance to purchase HoYo FEST exclusive items, be able to participate in a lucky draw, and check out HoYoverse-inspired merchandise from their favourite creators at HoYo FEST's Artist Alley. HoYo FEST's Artist Alley will also debut at each HoYo FEST across Southeast Asia in 2025. Typically held in Anime Comic Gaming (ACG) conventions, Artist Alley is where local artists can showcase and sell their own ACG-inspired creations. For this upcoming event, fans can expect HoYoverse-inspired merch from their favourite local artists and creators. This marks the first time that a gaming company is allowing fan-created merchandise to be sold at its own event in Southeast Asia. HoYo FEST 2025 in Malaysia Date: 24th (Thursday) – 27th (Sunday) July 2025 24th (Thursday) – 27th (Sunday) July 2025 Time: 10am – 8pm 10am – 8pm Venue: Pavilion Exhibition Centre Bukit Jalil, Hall 1 & 2 Pavilion Exhibition Centre Bukit Jalil, Hall 1 & 2 Ticketing: RM22 (1-Day Pass), RM65 (4-Day Pass), RM80 (1-Day Fast Pass) Cosplayers, Performers and Fan Artists can showcase their talents on the HoYo FEST stage for the new Stage Segment. The final lineup for the artists and performers that will be showcased in each country will be announced in late June. Ticket sales will go live starting on 24th June 2025 on the official HoYo FEST website. Are you excited to join this year's HoYo FEST? We sure are! Check out our Reel of last year's event: What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
