In a highly anticipated announcement, HoYoverse has revealed the date and time for the Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Livestream, set to take place on March 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). This livestream promises to unveil a plethora of exciting updates, including three new characters, expanded locations in Penacony, a new Simulated Universe World, fresh Planar Ornaments, and much more.
Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Features: The upcoming version, 2.1, is expected to answer lingering questions from the 2.0 trailblazing missions. With players currently engrossed in building Sparkle for their teams in the concluding phase of 2.0, the 2.1 Livestream offers a glimpse into the future of Honkai Star Rail.
Livestream Details: Titled “Into the Yawning Chasm,” the HSR 2.1 Livestream will be broadcasted on Honkai Star Rail’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. During the livestream, information about the three new characters — Acheron, Aventurine, and Gallagher — will be officially revealed, along with character and weapon banners. Additionally, viewers can anticipate the unveiling of Redeem Codes for 300 Stellar Jades and other enticing rewards.
Here is the Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Livestream time for all the popular time zones:
| Region | Livestream Start Time |
|---|---|
| New Delhi, India | 5:00 PM IST |
| Tokyo, Japan | 8:30 PM JST |
| California, USA | 3:30 AM |
| Beijing, China | 7:.30 PM CST |
| Toronto, Canada | 6:30 AM |
| Rome, Italy | 12:30 PM CET |
| Melbourne, Australia | 10:30 PM |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 12:30 AM, March 17 |
Everything New in Honkai Star Rail 2.1
Honkai Star Rail 2.1 version is going to be a bigger update than the 2.0 version as it will also coincide with the 1-year anniversary. Here is a short recap of everything you can expect from the upcoming 2.1 version:
- Three New Characters: Acheron, Aventurine, Gallagher.
- More new locations in Penacony
- A New Simulated Universe World
- Two new Planar Ornament sets
- New Events and Rewards (Anniversary Event…)
- A ton of QoL updates
I am super excited about the HSR 2.1 version as it will likely answer some of the questions in the 2.0 version. Also, the new characters are really strong and it would be great to finally see them in action officially. Share your thoughts on the upcoming HSR 2.1 version in the comments
