How to Get Free 5-Star Selector and Exciting Additions in Honkai Star Rail Version 2.7

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There’s good news for the Honkai: Star Rail players. The anticipated Version 2.7 update, set to launch on December 3, features the addition of the free 5-star character selector, which is part of the Express Gift event. Players will get to pick powerful characters and other new things coming in, such as new events, banners, Light Cones, and an amazing new map.

Version 2.6 Recap: Ninja Rappa and New Stuff

Before getting to Version 2.7, players can still take a look back upon several aspects of Version 2.6:

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• Character Debuts: Rappa, a quirky ninja with erudition skills.

• Return of Favorites: Acheron, Aventurine, and Imbibitor Lunae banners.

• New Light Cones: Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker, Ninja Record: Sound Hunt, and Dream's Montage.

• Additional Features: Simulated Universes and a new map.

Version 2.7: A Free 5-Star Opportunity

Starting from the 3rd of December, players are offered a free 5-star character, which they can

obtain through the Express Gift event by logging in before the Version 3.0 release. The selector includes the following characters:

• Bailu

• Bronya

• Clara

• Gepard

• Himeko

• Welt

• Yanqing

This is effective for new players, as the provided characters, Himeko and Bailu, help tremendously in the early game through zone damage and healing, respectively.

Also Read: Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 – Aglaea Upcoming Character, Rumored Mechanics and Speculations

New Characters, Light Cones, and More

Version 2.7 also introduces two new 5-star characters:

• Sunday (available Dec 3–25): With the Light Cone known as A Grounded Ascent.

• Fugue (post-Dec 25): Which has the Long Road Leads Home Light Cone?

Also, the update adds:

• Five new events, Express Gift, among others.

• A new map: Astral Express Party Car.

• The modification updates Divergent Universe: The Human Comedy.

A Wish Fulfillment for the Players Although the selector may not be an earth-shattering addition to the veterans of the game, it gives great encouragement to the newbies and, as such, will encourage them to take the plunge into the adventure. Version 2.7 is indeed proving to be a very interesting update with prospects and new materials in plenty, making sure that there is something to look forward to for every level Trailblazer.