Despite only being out for a little over a month, Honkai: Star Rail already has several leaks circulating about potential future characters. The game currently boasts 22 playable characters, with three new ones set to be released in Version 1.1 this June. In the meantime, leakers have been hard at work uncovering information about the game's possible future additions. While most Honkai: Star Rail leaks only reveal unconfirmed names or unnamed characters, one name that has gained traction on social media is Dracula. This five-star Physical-element character is rumored to follow the Path of Destruction, but their gender and appearance remain unknown. Although the initial leak generated a great deal of excitement among players, it seems that Dracula won't be making an appearance in Star Rail anytime soon.
Who Was Dracula Supposed to Be in Honkai: Star Rail?
Leakers had reported on the Dracula leaks, but the information was short-lived as they were soon taken down following reports on Honkai: Star Rail leak accounts. Some have speculated that Dracula may have been either a scrapped character or still in early stages of development, as the available data was created two years ago and has not been updated since. According to the limited information available, Dracula's skill would have allowed them to consume a percentage of allies' HP, similar to a vampire, to deal physical damage to a single enemy. This would have aligned with their Destruction trait, as Arlan also has a similar skill that uses his HP to deal additional damage. Despite this, not much else is known about Dracula's abilities or role in the game.
Potentially scrapped characters from the HoYoverse universe are not uncommon. In the past, there have been leaked characters from Genshin Impact that never made it to the game or took several years before being released. Despite the disappointment of Dracula not making the cut, many Honkai: Star Rail players still hold onto the hope that HoYoverse will eventually introduce these characters into the game. There is still a glimmer of hope for fans.
Dracula in the HoYoverse Multiverse
Vlad III Dracula, a female character with long black hair and red eyes, is an interesting addition to Honkai Impact 3rd as an actual character. Though she is not a playable character and only appears as a Stigmata, which enhances character stats similar to a Light Cone, Dracula has a rich backstory. Once a formidable Valkyrie, she was dubbed the "Daughter of the Dragon" for her bravery in battle. It is unclear how she became a vampire, but it is known that she would often wake up covered in blood with no memory of killing anyone, adding a mysterious element to her character.
It has been confirmed that Honkai: Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd coexist in the same universe through the Imaginary Tree, which is the source of life and where universes and bubble worlds originate. This has been supported by the appearance of alternate versions of characters, such as Bronya, Seele, and Himeko, in both games. As Dracula's development is still in its early stages, there is a possibility that a character from Honkai Impact 3rd could be added to Honkai: Star Rail as a playable character. The developer has the freedom to adjust Dracula's image and name to fit her backstory or keep her original design and story and make her a boss fight in Star Rail.
Players should refrain from believing any rumors regarding Dracula as nothing has been confirmed yet. However, it is still an exciting prospect for fans to witness how HoYoverse will incorporate Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact characters in Honkai: Star Rail in the upcoming future. Honkai: Star Rail can be accessed on both PC and mobile devices, while the PS4 and PS5 versions are currently being developed.
