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PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail Is Getting a MAPPA Anime, Starring Best Girl Kafka
During a livestream today, Chinese entertainment giant announced they’re working with renowned Japanese animation studio MAPPA on a new project. The project will be directed by Yuzuru Tachikawa, known for his work on Death Parade.
Honkai: Star Rail Is Gearing Up For Its Third Anniversary Coming With Version 4.2
The recent special program for Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 was particularly packed with announcements, and for good reason – the game’s third anniversary is coming up soon!
Honkai: Star Rail introduces version 4.2 and a whopping new set of story twists
The story picks up with the Phantasmoon Games in full force on Planarcadia. The prize? Becoming the permanent Aeon of Elation – a truly incredible reward. However, a public debate about the Games’ implications has drawn in the Trailblazer and their friends, and it’s clear that not everyone approves of what’s at stake.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Celebrates the RPG’s Anniversary Later This Month
As you might expect from the version number, this new update continues the story from Version 4.1 released in March. This time, the focus will be on what’s happening with Phantasmoon Games, and you’ll be working to uncover some major answers.
Honkai Star Rail gets short film from Jujutsu Kaisen studio for its third anniversary
HoYoverse’s popular space fantasy RPG has gained a huge and dedicated fanbase thanks to its strong storytelling and beautiful visuals. To celebrate its third anniversary, the studio created something even more impressive than its usual in-game trailers. The finished product was revealed today and is titled after a famous author, Ernest Hemingway.
Gorgeous New Honkai: Star Rail Anime In The Works
The latest information about the next update was shared during the livestream for Version 4.2 on the official Honkai: Star Rail YouTube channel. Along with previews of new characters, HoYoverse hinted at the future direction of the Planarcadia storyline, building on recent discoveries about Phantasmoon Games. The stream also covered details about events planned for the game’s third anniversary. But the biggest surprise came at the very end with an unexpected announcement.
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.2 update ‘So Laughed the Masses’ launches April 22
Here is an overview of the update, via miHoYo:
Honkai: Star Rail Gets Rickrolled in an Epic Animated Short!
Honkai: Star Rail’s new animated short is getting a lot of positive attention online. Many fans were especially impressed that the developers were able to include a Rick Astley reference, with one user, Lumpy-Manager8580, saying it showed a lot of creativity and effort. This reaction highlights how much players appreciate when games go the extra mile to include fun references to popular culture. Fans feel these kinds of touches make the game more enjoyable and show the developers are dedicated to engaging with their community and adding humor.