The next game from the creators of genshin impact has a release date. Honkai: Star Rail – a turn-based space fantasy tactical RPG – arrives on April 26. In addition to the previously announced PC and mobile availability, developer HoYoverse announced today that a PlayStation (PS5/PS4) version is coming “later down the road.”
Although much is unknown about Honkai: Star Railwe know what trades genshin impact‘s breath of the wild Open world type of action for turn based combat. Based on its trailers, it looks like a visual spectacle with an anime-esque art style and a cast of memorable characters.
The story, set in the same universe as Honkai Impact 3rd, follows a protagonist with an implanted Stellaron (mysterious life forms that respond to the world’s desire to move forward) on a quest to discover the truth about the “Cancer of all worlds.” It begins in a tutorial level on the space station Herta before moving on to snow-covered Jarilo-VI and various other worlds.
The free game will use gacha (item and character based loot boxes) for monetization. It is rated T for teens and will be available on PC (standalone install or Epic Games Store), iOS, and Android. That PS5/PS4 version will arrive at an unknown later date.
