The Time To Feast! Astral Express Pit Stop Event Takes Honkai: Star Rail Fans on a Culinary Adventure
Hey there, fellow gamers! If you’re a fan of Honkai: Star Rail, then get ready for a unique and tasty experience. HoYoverse, known for its creative marketing stunts, is back at it again with the Time To Feast! Astral Express Pit Stop event. And this time, it’s all about food! Imagine stepping into the world of Star Rail and indulging in tie-in meals and exclusive merchandise at participating restaurants. It’s like leveling up your taste buds!
A Delicious Collaboration
Now, before we dive into the details, let’s talk about the sheer weirdness of this event. HoYoverse has never shied away from quirky promotions, like floating a giant inflatable Paimon down the Thames. Compared to that, the Astral Express Pit Stop event seems downright normal. But what makes it even stranger is that it’s happening at Miss Millie’s Awesome Chicken.
Now, you might be wondering, “Who the heck is Miss Millie’s?” Well, it’s not exactly a household name in the UK. Miss Millie’s is a fried chicken restaurant with a dozen branches nationwide, mostly in Bristol and a few on the south coast. They even have a few locations in London, though strangely, they’re not listed as participating venues on the event website. So, it seems like HoYoverse’s reach might not be as broad as they hoped. One Reddit commenter even joked about hopping on a ferry to France, where Domino’s is hosting the event, because at least they’d know where they were going.
From Art to Meals
While attending the event in person might not be a realistic option for most UK-based fans, there’s still something to enjoy. Feast your eyes on the official event art featuring the main companion characters, March 7th and Dan Heng, hanging out at a fast food joint in adorable casual outfits. It’s a delight to see their odd-couple dynamic celebrated in goofy official artwork. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make us smile in the gaming world.
For those lucky enough to be near a Miss Millie’s during the event, you can order the ‘Astral Express Megabite’ set meal, which includes a burger, fries, a drink, and a dessert. And here’s where it gets exciting: depending on the amount you order, you’ll receive physical and digital ‘Gourmet Sailing Series’ merchandise. It’s like unlocking special loot in a game! Buying one meal gets you a holographic ticket with a code that you can redeem in-game for an exclusive avatar, phone wallpaper, and a recipe for a fried chicken health consumable. But wait, there’s more! Purchase two meals and show off your HSR player status by displaying your account interface on your phone to receive an acrylic standee featuring the adorable event art. And if you share photos taken in-store on social media, you’ll earn a badge with Pom-Pom’s face on it. It’s like completing an achievement and getting a sweet reward!
An International Adventure
The Time To Feast! Astral Express Pit Stop event isn’t limited to the UK. It’s happening in nearly a dozen countries throughout Asia, as well as in France, Germany, and soon, the USA. While the partner restaurant and dates for the US version are yet to be announced, fingers crossed for a one-table clam shack in Rhode Island. It would give our American cousins an authentic taste of this baffling, yet exciting experience. Who knows, maybe we’ll get to see some Star Rail cosplayers in action!
Conclusion: Time to Indulge in the Astral Express Pit Stop Event
So, my fellow gamers, whether you’re able to attend the Time To Feast! Astral Express Pit Stop event in person or enjoy it from afar, there’s something for everyone to savor. It’s not just about the food and the merchandise; it’s about immersing ourselves in the world of Honkai: Star Rail and celebrating our love for the game. Let’s embrace the whimsy and excitement this event brings and make memories that will last long after the event ends.
Remember, Honkai: Star Rail is available for free on PC, Android, iOS, and PlayStation 5. The Time To Feast! Astral Express Pit Stop is happening from October 14th to November 4th at participating Miss Millie’s restaurants in the UK. For more details and a list of participating eateries in all regions, check out HoYoverse’s website. Don’t miss out on this culinary adventure!