Honkai: Star Rail

About Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail is an award-winning space-fantasy RPG that takes players on an interstellar journey of exploration, strategy, and cinematic combat. Originally created to bring a deep narrative-driven adventure to mobile, it quickly became a universe where millions of trailblazers unite. With its turn-based combat system, expansive galaxies, character-driven stories, and immersive customization options, Honkai: Star Rail is more than just a game — it’s a living universe. At the heart of the adventure lies the courage of trailblazers facing cosmic threats across distant worlds. Embark on solo story missions, form squads to overcome powerful enemies, or combine elemental synergies and strategies to master every battle — Honkai: Star Rail allows every player to carve their own destiny among the stars. Through character growth, relic enhancements, light cone upgrades, and strategic mastery, you can shape your journey exactly as you envision it. With constant updates, seasonal events, global collaborations, and innovations inspired by the player community, the universe of Honkai: Star Rail continues to expand. New planets, story arcs, challenges, and artifacts enrich the experience with every chapter. Explore unknown civilizations, uncover the secrets of the Aeons, or fight side by side with allies to leave your mark in the history of the cosmos — Honkai: Star Rail offers countless stories waiting to be written. Your trailblazing journey begins now!

“A true journey is not only about battles won, but about companions uniting to shape the future together — every step forward makes our community stronger and more connected across the stars.”

The Development Journey of Honkai: Star Rail

  • 2021: Honkai: Star Rail was officially announced as the next chapter in the Honkai series, introducing players to a brand-new universe and story direction.
  • 2022: Closed beta tests allowed players to experience early builds of the game, shaping development through feedback on combat, exploration, and narrative features.
  • 2023: The game launched globally, quickly becoming one of the most popular RPGs on mobile and PC. Players boarded the Astral Express to explore multiple worlds filled with unique characters and stories.
  • 2024: Major expansions added new planets, factions, and cinematic story arcs. System updates introduced deeper customization with relics, light cones, and advanced progression paths.
  • 2025: Honkai: Star Rail surpassed hundreds of millions of downloads worldwide. With seasonal events, global collaborations, and next-gen graphical upgrades, it continues to set the standard for mobile and cross-platform RPG experiences.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Immersion: Creating a rich space-fantasy universe filled with stunning visuals, deep storytelling, and cinematic battles that draw players into every journey.
  • Connection: Building a global community where trailblazers form meaningful bonds, cooperate in squads, and share experiences across the stars.
  • Freedom of Choice: Allowing players to shape their own path — from squad compositions and combat strategies to exploration and narrative decisions.
  • Evolution: Ensuring the universe of Honkai: Star Rail continues to grow with regular updates, new planets, characters, and seasonal events that keep the adventure alive.

Our Team

The Honkai: Star Rail team is made up of passionate creators and experts across multiple disciplines — from visionary game designers and character artists to animators, composers, narrative writers, AI engineers, and community managers. Together, we bring cinematic storytelling, strategic combat, and a living interstellar universe to life across mobile and PC. Every new character, planet, and feature is crafted with technical precision and shaped by feedback from trailblazers worldwide. At the center of our development is always the player experience. Progression systems, seasonal updates, story arcs, and personalization options are carefully designed not only to deliver exciting gameplay but also to strengthen the bond between players and the universe they explore. Honkai: Star Rail is more than just entertainment to us — it’s a shared journey where millions embark on adventures, overcome challenges, and create unforgettable memories together. From programmers to storytellers, from visual artists to global community moderators, every member of our team works tirelessly to make Honkai: Star Rail as immersive and inspiring as possible. Each soundtrack, animation, and cinematic moment you encounter is a direct reflection of their dedication. To learn more about the people behind the game, we invite you to visit our “Our Team” page.