In a nutshell

• A new Honkai Star Rail update is scheduled to launch on July 31
• the Honkai Star Rail v2.4 update will bring two new five-star characters, Yunli and Jiaoqiu
• Additionally, a Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] animation collaboration was also announced

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai Star Rail v2.4 is launching on July 31.

Entitled “Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue,” the Honkai Star Rail update heads to a familiar destination—the Xianzhou Luofu. This update introduces two new five-star characters, Yunli and Jiaoqiu, and the beloved character March 7th will embark on her own martial arts journey.

Yunli, a five-star character, will debut in the upcoming version by participating in the Wardance ceremony as a delegate from Xianzhou Zhuming. As a Physical-Type character following the Path of Destruction, Yunli sets herself apart in combat with her unique Counter ability.

When attacked, she immediately Counters, dealing damage to the target and adjacent enemies. More, after using her Ultimate, Yunli acquires the Parry state, reducing damage taken and Taunting all enemies. Most importantly, under this state, Yunli’s CRIT DMG will be drastically increased, and her ordinary Counter is upgraded to a Powerful Counter, dealing higher damage.

Alongside Yunli arrives Jiaoqiu, representing the Xianzhou Yaoqing delegates. As a Fire-type character on the Path of Nihility, any attack Jiaoqiu lands has a possibility to inflict Ashen Roast debuff. When the enemy is inflicted with Ashen Roast, they effectively suffer from the Burn state. As Ashen Roast stacks grow, the amount of damage enemies suffer will also increase.

When Jiaoqiu activates his Ultimate, the battlefield transforms into an enormous yuanyang hot pot, compounding the effects of Ashen Roast for enemies already afflicted, in line with the current highest number of stacks. This also creates a field lasting for several turns, where enemies sustain increased Ultimate DMG and may receive additional stacks of Ashen Roast during their actions. This debuff helps teammates like Acheron acquire Ultimate charges faster, enhancing their combat effectiveness.

Honkai Star Rail Version 2.4 also introduces a new map: The Shackling Prison. The Shackling Prison detains the realm’s most notorious criminals, and its cold, imposing entrance lies hidden beneath the waters of Scalegorge Waterscape, adding an extra layer of mystery.

As Trailblazers pass through the Sea-Stilling Gate, they arrive at the dispatch hub. Below the hub, the prison floors descend into darkness, their true depth unknown. Moreover, The Shackling Prison is inhabited by wolflike monsters called Borisin, notorious for their ruthless nature and innate Moon Rage.

Lastly, a Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] animation collaboration was announced to arrive in Q3 2025. No further details were given.