In a nutshell

• Release Date: Honkai Star Rail version 2.6, “Annals of Pinecany’s Mappou Age,” will be released on October 23.
• New Content: The update features Paperfold University and introduces the new 5-star character, Rappa, a Galaxy Ranger.
• Additional Features: Includes returning 5-star characters in the warp event and the third Simulated Universe DLC, “Unknowable Domain.”

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai Star Rail version 2.6, titled “Annals of Pinecany’s Mappou Age,” will be released on October 23.

The update will take players to Penacony’s prestigious Paperfold University, and will also introduce the newest 5-star character, Rappa, a daring Galaxy Ranger.

Honkai Star Rail Version 2.6 Overview

As the Xianzhou adventure concludes, players will return to Penacony and visit Paperfold University bustling with activity for a new semester and its anniversary celebrations. In the Version 2.6 Trailblaze Continuance mission, “Banana Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity,” the Trailblazer will join Paperfold University as an auditing student, immersing in campus life and forming meaningful relationships alongside peers like March 7th and Dan Heng.

Players will also meet a new 5-star ally, Rappa, a unique character who blends ninjutsu with rap, graffiti, and comics.

In battle, after unleashing her Ultimate, she will enter Sealform and unleash Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade in a special first-person view. During the attacks of Ningu: Demonbane Petalblade, Rappa is able to deal damage to groups of enemies efficiently and can even reduce the Toughness of enemies without Imaginary Weakness.

Additionally, limited 5-star characters Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Acheron, and Aventurine will return in the Version 2.6 warp event.

The update also introduces the third Simulated Universe DLC, “Unknowable Domain,” where players will collect and enhance Scepters to unlock powerful synergies and defeat a formidable final foe.