New games including Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 arrive today

Today marks a massive milestone for Honkai: Star Rail as Version 4.2, "So Laughed the Masses," arrives on April 22, 2026.

Celebrating the game's third anniversary, this update throws the Trailblazer into the chaotic "Phantasmoon Games" in Seafeld City.

Players can now unlock the Path of Elation, utilizing a unique glow-stick weapon to dish out area-of-effect damage.

The update also debuts two powerful 5-star characters: the formidable Silver Wolf LV.999 and the physical powerhouse Evanescia.

Beyond the story, HoYoverse is gifting players with 20 free pulls, 1,600 Stellar Jades, and a special "Golden Companion Spirit" to redeem a free 5-star character from the Stellar Convergence Store.

It is a perfect time for both new and returning players to dive back into the evolving cosmos of the Astral Express.