Can You Skip Cutscenes in Honkai Star Rail?

As a seasoned gamer with years of RPG experience under my belt, I’ve found myself in a conundrum with Honkai: Star Rail – the question of whether to skip cutscenes or not. Coming from the Genshin Impact community, where this debate has raged for years, I can see both sides. On one hand, I appreciate the immersive storytelling and world-building that these games offer. It’s like being transported into Final Fantasy XIV’s MSQ, a journey I wouldn’t want to miss.


The possibility of bypassing story cutscenes in Honkai: Star Rail has been a subject of discussion within HoYoverse’s gaming community, with players of Genshin Impact expressing their opinions on the matter for quite some time. On one side, there are those who argue that it’s important to allow players to skip over dialogues and cutscenes they find uninteresting, given that many RPGs offer this option. However, others believe that the stories and side narratives of the game world are integral to the enjoyment, much like in Final Fantasy XIV’s main story quest. With Honkai: Star Rail on the horizon, players are undoubtedly curious about whether or not they will be able to skip cutscenes.

Is Skipping Cutscenes in Honkai Star Rail Possible?

(Updated on August 27, 2024 – updated images, links, and format)

Can You Skip Cutscenes in Honkai Star Rail?

In plain terms, while playing Honkai: Star Rail, you’re unable to bypass the initial dialogue or story cutscenes that occur for the first time. However, if you lose a battle and have to retreat, you’re allowed to jump over any pre-rendered cutscenes you’ve already seen when you re-enter the game. Essentially, this means that after a defeat, you can skip previously viewed story segments before continuing your gameplay.

Can You Skip Cutscenes in Honkai Star Rail?

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In Honkai: Star Rail, you have the option to bypass pre-rendered story cutscenes, however this choice comes with a consequence – you may find yourself at a disadvantage in battles. This isn’t so much skipping content as it is strategically choosing when to resume for a rematch. It’s important to note that quickly advancing past entire sections of in-game dialogue and character interactions is not feasible. Instead, you can rapidly press the space bar, touch screen, or mouse buttons until the conversation ends.

Similar to its Gacha counterpart, Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail boasts top-notch voice acting and engaging character performances. However, it’s reasonable that some players might prefer to bypass the dialogue and storyline in favor of concentrating solely on gameplay. The turn-based combat system may lead to battles taking a bit longer. Consequently, encounters with unskippable character interactions or events could be challenging for certain players.

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2024-08-27 17:36