The new update 1.3 for Honkai: Star Rail doesn’t have much of the main story, just about 15 to 20 minutes of talking and scenes to catch you up on what’s been going on and give you a hint of what’s coming next.
But the company HoYoverse did a great job with two exciting events in the game, called “Hustle and Bustle of Aurum Alley” and “Swarm Disaster.” They also made the game better by increasing the power capacity for Trailblaze, which makes it more fun to play.
Aurum Alley is a place where people are trying to make a run-down neighborhood better. They are also fighting against a big company called IPC. In this game, players start to care about the characters they meet in Aurum Alley.
As you play, Aurum Alley becomes a great place with delicious food and fun shopping. It would be even better if you could change how Aurum Alley looks in the game, to make it unique for each player.
But that’s just an extra nice thing to have. The event in the game is really good, with a great theme and fun mini-games. Could things get any better than that? Well, HoYoverse has a way of surprising us.
On September 6, 2023, there was a big update for the popular game mode called Honkai: Star Rail. This update, called “Swarm Disaster,” added a lot of new content to the game that players really like.
There are new things to discover, like Simulated Universe Resonance Interplays, Blessings, Curios, and Occurrences. You can also unlock new things and follow a fresh Path of Propagation in the game.
But the best part is, this update is so good that if it were sold as a separate DLC for $5, it would be worth it. It’s not just about adding new content; it also changes the way the game is played. They introduced something called Audience Dice, which lets players plan their strategies better. And the best part is, this update is free for everyone to enjoy!
What’s really cool about the Swarm Disaster is how tough it is. You can’t just finish it quickly and get all the rewards in a day. Some players might have done it, but most can’t. And that’s what Honkai: Star Rail needed – a challenging, fight-focused final part that makes you use your brain and plan things out.
Yes, there is a place called the Forgotten Hall, but honestly, the Simulated Universe is way more exciting. It’s not just a quick test of your abilities; it offers a new long-term challenge. The Swarm Disaster adds a fresh objective for you to aim for.
It’s a reason to improve your characters and Light Cones, make your Traces as good as they can be, and experiment with different teams. Remember, it’s not a mode that disappears after a short time – it’s here to stay, so you have plenty of time to get all the rewards. No need to hurry.
This is what Genshin Impact players have wanted for a while, and Honkai: Star Rail did it first. But, there’s one problem: you can’t collect Planar Ornaments in the new Swarm Disaster mode like you can in the regular Simulated Universe worlds. It would be great if you could do both, making the new mode even more valuable.
Overall, this update from HoYoverse is impressive. If they keep giving us content like this regularly, nobody will complain that Honkai: Star Rail doesn’t have a good endgame.