HoYoverse is gearing up to release the massive version 3.0 update for Honkai Star Rail, which will see brand new characters, Light Cones, events, missions, and more make it into the game. You can pre-download it right now ahead of its launch on January 15.
How to Pre-Download Honkai Star Rail Version. 3.0
The method to pre-download Honkai Star Rail version 3.0 differs depending on the platform. Let’s take a look at the full list of descriptions:
PC
Here are the steps to pre-download Honkai Star Rail version 3.0 on PC:
- Download or load HoYoPlay
- Next to the ‘Start Game’ button for Honkai Star Rail, click ‘Game Pre-Installation
- Wait until the pre-download is finished (you can carry on playing in the meantime)
Mobile
The instructions are the same across iOS and Android:
- Launch Honkai Star Rail
- On the login screen, tap ‘Resource Pre-Download’
- Wait until it’s complete (you can’t play in the meantime)
PlayStation
PlayStation automatically pre-downloads new versions, provided you have the space on your system.
What’s New in Honkai Star Rail Version 3.0?
There’s a ton of new content available in Honkai Star Rail version 3.0, including new characters Aglaea, Herta, and a new combat style for the Trailblazer.
As you can expect, you can grab a handful of new Light Cones, events, and the continuation of the story line. That involves brand new locations to explore, and enemies to battle. You can also increase your Trailblaze power all the way up to 300, from 240 previously.
There’s a real focus on quality of life this update, too, with a brand new item that showcases the location of all nearby chests. There’s a new leveling guide, quick upgrade material calculations, and smart relic recommendations.
Lastly, there are new items that you can collect for the Relic System Optimisation, including Wishful Resin and Variable Dice.
Learn more about Honkai Star Rail version 3.0 on the official wiki.