Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0 Update Leak Reveals Free Four-Star Character

Introduction to Version 2.0 Update Leak

A recent leak is teasing that Honkai: Star Rail players will be receiving a free four-star character during the Version 2.0 update. Recent leaks from Honkai: Star Rail are teasing that a free four-star unit will be available to all players during the Version 2.0 update.

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Throughout the first eight months of the game's life, HoYoverse has given fans of the sci-fi RPG plenty of ways to acquire their favorite characters. The developer frequently features free gacha currency, handing out free Star Rail Special Passes as login bonuses during each update and regularly distributing codes and free rewards for more Stellar Jades. HoYoverse has also often given away free units within Honkai: Star Rail, with another reportedly coming soon.

HoYoverse has featured multiple chances for players to pick up free Honkai: Star Rail characters through events and rewards. The developer has featured multiple characters tied to events as a reward for completion, recently confirming that Version 1.6's 'Pure Fiction' event will give players a free copy of Lynx. HoYoverse even revealed that players will be able to acquire a free five-star character soon, giving out new five-star Dr. Ratio to celebrate Honkai: Star Rail winning 'Best Mobile Game' at the Game Awards. Now, Version 2.0 is set to feature even more free characters.

A new leak shared by prominent Honkai: Star Rail leaker c2tr has revealed players will be able to acquire a free four-star character during Version 2.0's main event. The event, titled 'Hanu's Prison Break,' features plenty of Stellar Jades as rewards for completing its various challenges, also rewarding players with a 'Journey Encounter.' The envelope item can be redeemed to obtain a free four-star unit from a selection of four Honkai: Star Rail characters including Arlan, Asta, Yukong, and Guinaifen. The leak does not specifically state how players will be able to acquire the 'Journey Encounter' item.

Previous Free Characters and Events

Honkai: Star Rail's newest four-star selection ticket is not the first time the RPG has featured a similar item during an event. Version 1.4's 'Aetherium Wars' event previously featured a free four-star Honkai: Star Rail character as a reward, granting players the option to choose from Serval, Pela, Luka, and Hook as their free character. HoYoverse also features multiple four-star characters available to earn through in-game progression, with characters like Herta and Qingque given out for reaching in-game milestones.

HoYoverse has granted out numerous Stellar Jade rewards throughout recent patches, celebrating both the game's awards success and Honkai: Star Rail's PS5 version passing one million players. Star Rail's newest free character gives players another chance to pick up characters they may have missed.

Exciting Update for Players

The leaked information about the Version 2.0 update has caused excitement among Honkai: Star Rail players. This update promises to provide players with a unique opportunity to acquire a free four-star character, adding to the growing list of free characters and rewards that HoYoverse has generously offered to the game's dedicated fanbase. With the upcoming 'Hanu's Prison Break' event and the possibility of obtaining a 'Journey Encounter' item, players are eager to participate in the challenges and claim their free four-star unit from a selection of enticing characters.