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Rumors and leaks have been circulating on social media about the upcoming release of the Honkai Star Rail version 1.2 update, which is expected to drop on July 19, 2023. Fans have been eagerly anticipating new characters, and leaks from reputable sources suggest that players can expect the release of several new characters in the next two major updates, with the order of their release now roughly known. However, for confirmed content, players need look no further than the upcoming Honkai Star Rail Version 1.1, set to be released on June 7, 2023. This update will feature the addition of the five-star Stellaron Hunter and expert hacker, Silver Wolf, with her accomplice and fellow Stellaron Hunter, Kafka, expected to be released in Version 1.2, along with two other characters.

Kafka is Finally Joining the Cast of Playable Characters in Honkai Star Rail Version 1.2

The marketing materials of HoYoverse provide a glimpse into the potential new characters that may be featured in Honkai Star Rail Version 1.2. One of these characters is Kafka, a five-star Lightning character who is aligned with The Nihility. While her past remains shrouded in mystery, official records indicate that she is a trusted confidant of Destiny's Slave Elio and is committed to realizing his vision for the future.

Despite her affiliation with The Nihility, Kafka possesses area-of-effect abilities that deal high amounts of damage, rather than debuff skills. Her unique technique enables her to strike enemies immediately upon entering battle, inflicting 50% of her attack as lightning damage. Additionally, her skill allows her to deal 70% of her attack as damage to a single target, as well as 25% of her attack to nearby foes. Kafka's ultimate ability is a powerful lightning strike that damages all enemies and inflicts the shocked status, causing them to take additional damage over time.

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The leaks suggest that Version 1.2 may see the introduction of Blade, a powerful swordsman following the path of The Destruction and wielding the Wind element. As a five-star character, Blade is fiercely loyal to Elio and is described as a swordsman who has honed his body into a weapon through dedicated practice. There are hints that he may also be a vampire, with the ability to heal himself in a "terrifying" manner. The description further adds that Blade's aging body and mind are akin to his ancient sword, which is riddled with cracks. Additionally, Blade's abilities are rumored to include a skill that sacrifices his own HP to progress his actions, as well as powerful follow-up attacks and a devastating ultimate move that deals massive damage to a single enemy and a percentage of his max HP to surrounding opponents.

In Version 1.2, fans are eagerly anticipating the rumored addition of Luka, a Physical element user and member of the Wildfire faction who also follows the path of The Nihility. According to Honkai Star Rail's marketing materials, Luka is a highly skilled martial artist who uses his strength to protect his fellow Underworld inhabitants. His unique abilities center around inflicting the "Fissure" status on enemies, causing them to suffer continuous physical damage. Additionally, his talent deals extra damage to enemies afflicted with fissure, while his ultimate attack inflicts massive physical damage and increases the target's damage taken for two rounds. Despite Version 1.1 not yet being released, the excitement and anticipation surrounding future updates only continue to grow.

Honkai Star Rail is available now on Mobile and PC, with PS4 and PS5 versions in development.