Honkai Star Rail Reveals New Trailer at Gamescom 2023; PS5 Technical Test Recruitment Begins Today

During Opening Night Live, developer HoYoverse showcased a brand-new trailer for their space-faring RPG Honkai Star Rail. The trailer showcased Fu Xuan, the Master Diviner of the Xianzhou Luofu. Furthermore, the developer has also announced the Technical Test Recruitment for the upcoming PlayStation 5 version. Players will be able to sign up for this test starting August 23 at 10:00 AM (UTC+8).

Honkai: Star Rail is a space fantasy RPG title with a journey through immense worlds of the unknown. The game features fantasy elements with myths and legends integrated into the space sci-fi story. Combined with the intuitive turn-based combat system, large maps with maze exploration and immersive storylines that together compose an interstellar melody filled with surprises and rewarding experiences that echo throughout the universe!

Implanted with a Stellaron, the protagonist bravely sets sail for the galaxy to drill down to the truth revolving around the so-called Cancer of All Worlds. Players will be able to experience a vast universe abundant in distinctive cultures, landscapes, and scenery. From the Herta Space Station, where the knowledge reserve of the universe and the forthcoming journey has been granted, to Jarilo-VI, where numerous dangers and conflicts are frozen beneath the snow, to Xianzhou Luofu, the silkpunk flagship infused with eastern fantasy where development and dispute are focusing on the topic of immortality.

Honkai: Star Rail can be downloaded from the official website, App Store and Google Play. A PlayStation version will be coming soon on Q4 2023.

In case you missed it, check out our coverage of Version 1.3’s Special Program.