Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Countdown: When Does the Update Go Live?

The next thrilling update to HoYoverse’s intergalactic adventure Honkai: Star Rail, version 2.1, is just around the corner, with a global launch date slated for March 27th, 2024. Let’s break down the expected release times and all the exciting content you can dive into.

Anticipated Release Schedule (Important Note)

• Expected Maintenance Start: 6:00 AM (UTC+8)
• Likely Launch Time: 11:00 AM (UTC+8) (Keep in mind, access might be available slightly earlier!)

Character Event Warp: "Words of Yore" and "Laic Pursuit"

■Event Duration
After the Version 2.1 update – 2024/04/17 11:59:00(server time)

■ "Words of Yore" Character Event Warp
●During the event, the drop rates of the limited 5-star character Acheron (Nihility: Lightning) and… pic.twitter.com/KWttXsOyjC

— Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) March 26, 2024

Honkai: Star Rail 2.1 Release Countdown

• US East Coast: March 26th, 11:00 PM (ET)
• US West Coast: March 26th, 8:00 PM (PT)
• Europe: March 27th, 4:00 AM (CET)
• UK: March 27th, 3:00 AM (GMT)
• Australia: March 27th, 2:00 PM (AEST)
• Japan: March 27th, 12:00 PM (JST)

Exciting New Content in Version 2.1

• Fresh Faces: Unravel the mysteries behind Acheron (Phase 1), the fiery Luocha (Phase 1), the playful Aventurine (Phase 2), and the stoic Jingliu (Phase 2).
• Story Deep Dive: The "Trailblazer Mission: The Devil in Velvet" unlocks new secrets in Penacony.
• Simulated Universe Expansion: Challenge yourself in the newly opened World 9.
• Anniversary Celebrations: Reap bountiful rewards with login bonuses (Star Rail Special Passes, Stellar Jades), the "Festive Gifts" event, revamped "Realm of the Strange" and "Planar Fissure" challenges, and the unique "Cosmodyssey" event.
• New Explorations: Explore Penacony's "Clock Studios Theme Park" and the tranquil "Dewlight Pavilion."