Honkai: Star Rail revealed Boothill as a fresh addition to its roster, showing his character path and rarity through an engaging drip marketing campaign. Boothill is set to join the playable lineup in version 2.2, expected to hit the gaming scene in May 2024, following HoYoverse’s established update pattern.
Alongside this cowboy-themed addition, version 2.2 of Honkai: Star Rail will introduce Robin, a familiar face from the Penacony narrative. Now, players can anticipate these characters during the official livestream scheduled for March 16.
With each update, Honkai: Star Rail introduces fresh characters to its playable roster. Consistently, two of these characters possess a five-star rarity and are distributed across various sections of the update. These characters are accessible through event-exclusive banners, which remain open for 21 days.
The official drip marketing campaign for Boothill in Honkai: Star Rail has been released, confirming him as a five-star Physical unit originating from the Path of Hunt. While details about Boothill’s abilities remain undisclosed in this campaign, it offers fans a view of his aesthetic design.
Boothill sports a distinctive western cowboy theme, distinguishing him from other male units within the game. His attire includes black cowboy boots, trousers, and a brown leg belt. Additionally, the character’s appearance is enhanced by mecha arms, adding a menacing quality to his overall look.
Honkai: Star Rail Boothill Kit
There’s speculation circulating about Boothill in “Honkai: Star Rail” being a primary DPS character. Reports suggest his skill activates a unique combat mode, enhancing his attack with a buff.
Penacony, the cowboy-themed character, boasts a formidable ultimate ability, stalling enemy actions and rendering them susceptible to physical assaults. Additional specifics regarding Boothill’s abilities remain undisclosed at this time.
“Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication” Boothill
“So, here’s the thing: someone went and tinkered with my Synesthesia Beacon, so now, all you folks can hear is me and those adorable little troublemakers talkin’ like this… cutie, cutie, cutie. Looky here, see?”
A cyborg… pic.twitter.com/LIpiJWNn9x
— Honkai: Star Rail (@honkaistarrail) March 13, 2024
While Honkai: Star Rail currently resides in the second segment of version 2.0, developers have announced a forthcoming addition to version 2.2: a new five-star character named Robin, who follows the Path of Harmony.
Details regarding Robin’s abilities are yet to be revealed, but insights from leaks indicate her specialization in enhancing her allies’ damage over multiple turns. Furthermore, it has been disclosed that one of her talents enhances her speed and critical damage.
In the upcoming release of Honkai: Star Rail 2.1, players can anticipate the introduction of pivotal characters: Acheron, Gallagher, and Aventurine, who hold significant roles in the ongoing Penacony storyline.