When will the Honkai Star Rail be released for PS5? The game has succeeded on mobile and PC, and now console players eagerly anticipate its arrival. This turn-based RPG is confirmed to be making its way to Sony consoles, but the exact release date remains unknown.
Like the developer, HoYoverse’s previous hit, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail follows a similar trend by arriving on consoles considerably later than its initial release.
Once the PS5 version becomes available, you should prepare for your adventure by checking out our regularly updated Honkai Star Rail tier list, which features the best characters, including some surprisingly strong free characters you can obtain.
Honkai: Star Rail PS5 Release Date
The Honkai Star Rail is set to launch on the PS5 in the fourth quarter of 2023, as officially announced at Summer Game Fest 2023. The PlayStation website also confirms no plans for a PS4 release.
During the Summer Game Fest, a captivating new trailer was unveiled, featuring glimpses of upcoming characters like Silver Wolf and Luka, who will be playable in the highly anticipated release of Honkai Star Rail on PS5.
Honkai Star Rail PS5 Story
Honkai Star Rail serves as the fourth instalment in the Honkai series, offering an independent narrative that doesn’t necessitate playing the previous games for comprehension.
Following the events of Honkai Impact 3rd, the protagonist, Welt Yang, embarks on a solitary journey to an alternate universe. The central figure, known as the Trailblazer, is a humanoid implanted with a Stellaron, a seed of ruin bestowed upon them by the God of Destruction.
Rescued by the crew of the Astral Express, you join forces with them in an exciting quest to uncover answers. As a live-service game, the story is expected to evolve and expand with future updates.
Honkai Star Rail PS5 Gameplay
Official gameplay footage for the PlayStation versions of Honkai Star Rail has not been revealed yet. However, the game is an engaging turn-based RPG set in space.
Like other Gacha games, players can unlock new characters, each possessing unique abilities, to deploy in battles. Acquiring characters is predominantly facilitated through the Honkai Star Rail pity system and warping mechanic, allowing players to obtain powerful featured characters and gear.
Once you’ve assembled your characters into a Honkai Star Rail team comp, you’ll embark on an intense, tactical turn-based action, journeying to different planets throughout the story.
A crucial aspect of the gameplay loop involves levelling up characters and creating Honkai Star Rail builds. To achieve this, players will partake in various activities to equip their characters adequately.
As your feelings strengthen, you can venture into endgame content like the Honkai Star Rail Forgotten Hall to test your abilities.
If you want to glimpse the gameplay, you can watch some footage of Honkai Star Rail below, courtesy of ‘Arekkz Gaming’ on YouTube.