Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Events: Potential Release Date & Rewards

The following article outlines all Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 events along with their release dates and some of the corresponding rewards.

Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Events: Release Date & Rewards
HoYoverse

HoYoverse recently hosted a special program detailing the upcoming Version 1.6 update for their popular game Honkai Star Rail. The following article outlines all Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 events along with their release dates and some of the corresponding rewards!

Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Events Release Date

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Honkai Star Rail Event Schedule

This new version is scheduled to launch on December 27, 2023. This update brings a host of new events, challenges, characters, and rewards for players to enjoy during the holidays.

Excitingly, Version 1.6 also introduces additional endgame activities, with two more stages being added to Memory of Chaos. To extend the challenge schedule, the patch increases the duration from 2 weeks to 6 weeks per phase.

However, not all events will be immediately accessible upon the Version 1.6 release. HoYoverse will release specific dates for these events, which you can find on the official website or here. Stay tuned for more details.

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All Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Events

Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 brings 7 major events, giving fans plenty of activities to participate in during the patch. Here is the list:

Critter Pick

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HSR Event 1: Critter Pick

One of the most unique additions in Version 1.6 is the Critter Pick scavenger hunt. This event has players searching around the in-game environment to collect cute creature specimens. These critters can then be crossbred to create new varieties and mutants. 

Simulated Universe: Gold and Gears

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HSR Event 2: Simulated Universe

The Simulated Universe mode receives another expansion in Version 1.6, this time adding the Path of Erudition school of blessings. A new dice upgrade system is also being implemented. 

Virtual Scentventure

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HSR Event 3: Virtual Scentventure

Virtual Scentventure pits players against enemies coming from fragrance triggers. Special plugins can be equipped to be used in battle with the unique mechanics these enemies possess. This combat-focused event features both Normal and Despair difficulties.

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Planar Fissure

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HSR Event 4: Planar Fissure

Planar Fissure makes its return in the upcoming update, offering double rewards for harvesting ornaments in the Simulated Universe. This is a great way to stock up on materials for advancing characters.

Realm of the Strange

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HSR Event 5: Realm of the Strange

Similarly, Realm of the Strange also comes back for playes to gather relics in the Caverns of Corrosion. 

Pure Fiction

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HSR Event 6: Pure Fiction

Pure Fiction is an endgame challenge akin to Memory of Chaos. Players battle waves of respawning enemies, striving to rack up points and damage until the timer expires. This event has its own buffs and upgrades.

Gift of Odyssey

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HSR Event 7: Gift of Oddysey

The login event returns, granting free pulls for the gacha with each day logged in. This totals up to 10 free draws throughout the duration of Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6.

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Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6 Event Rewards

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Honkai Star Rail

Succeeding in the various Version 1.6 events will net trailblazers some fantastic prizes. These include:

  • Stellar Jades from Pure Fiction and Virtual Scentventure
  • Ornaments, Relics, and upgrade materials from Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange
  • Free pulls from the recurring Gift of Odyssey login event
  • Lynx, a new 4-star Quantum character
  • Critter breeding or customization

Moreover, Version 1.6 will introduce new story content and gameplay changes. A major new Trailblaze Mission is scheduled, along with the debut of characters like Misha and Sparkle.

With an action-packed holiday update on the horizon, Honkai Star Rail trailblazers have lots to look forward to later this month. Stay tuned for more Version 1.6 coverage!

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More on Honkai Star Rail Version 1.6:

New Characters, Banners, and more | Free Dr. Ratio and How to Get Him | Dr. Ratio Kit, Skills, Material & Banner | Ruan Mei Kit, Skills, Material & Banner | Xueyi Kit, Skills, Material & Banner | Honkai Star Rail 1.6 Livestream Codes

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