Exploring the Galaxy in Honkai: Star Rail
Hey there, gamers! Have you heard the news? The spacefaring RPG Honkai: Star Rail has just landed on PlayStation 5, and it’s already making waves. According to Sony’s global stats, a staggering 1.3% of players have already achieved the coveted Platinum trophy in just one day of gameplay!
Before you start scratching your head in amazement, let me fill you in on a little secret. The majority of these players owe their achievement to cross-progression. You see, if you connect your HoYoverse account, your progress carries over between platforms. Since Honkai: Star Rail has been available on PC and mobile since April, it’s no wonder that so many players are already making strides on the PS5 version. I, for one, fired up the game on my PS5 last night and effortlessly unlocked 25 out of the 39 base game trophies. While it wasn’t enough to instantly earn the Platinum, it did bring me 70% closer to that prestigious milestone with minimal effort on my part.
Unleashing the Power of the Star Rail
But wait, there’s more! Honkai: Star Rail has an additional set of trophies called “Volume 2.” These trophies revolve around the game’s second main story chapter and the exciting updates to the Simulated Universe endgame content that have been introduced since the game’s launch. If Star Rail’s sister game, Genshin Impact, is any indication, we can expect new trophy sets to be added regularly as long as Honkai: Star Rail remains in active development.
And that’s not all! To celebrate the release of Honkai: Star Rail on PlayStation 5, HoYoverse has teamed up with Prime Gaming for a special collaboration. This collaboration centers around a brand new 5-star character named Jingliu and will be available until October 28th. But that’s not all—there are also Twitch Drops up for grabs until November 8th. Plus, Honkai: Star Rail’s official social media accounts are hosting exciting fan contests, including one where you can design box art for an imaginary physical release on the PS5 and another where you can showcase your strategic skills in a guide writing contest. Talk about keeping us gamers on our toes!
Embark on an Epic Journey
If you’re itching to set off on an intergalactic adventure, you’re in luck! Honkai: Star Rail is now available for free on PC, Android, iOS, and PlayStation 5. Oh, and don’t let the confusing pre-order listing on the PlayStation Store fool you—despite the initial suggestion that it would be a paid title on the PS5, Honkai: Star Rail is indeed free-to-play.
Now, I have to mention that the game does offer microtransactions and is monetized through a gacha system. But fear not! You can still fully enjoy the game without spending a single dime if you choose to stick with the free-to-play option. So, gather your crew, gear up your ship, and get ready to explore the vast reaches of space in Honkai: Star Rail!
Source: twitter.com