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Everything New in Honkai: Star Rail
Version 4.6 Released
Version 4.6 was released on September 27, 2026 (UTC-5). Here's a summary of everything new in the latest version update.
| Version 4.6 New Guides | |
|---|---|
| Version 4.6 Banners | Version 4.6 Codes |
| Pearl Banner | Evanescia Rerun Banner |
| Mortenax Blade Rerun Banner | Brilliant Fixation |
| Bygone Reminiscence | |
| Version 4.6 New Character | |
| Pearl | |
| Version 4.6 New Light Cone | |
| Colors for Tomorrow | |
| Version 4.6 Rerun Characters | |
| Evanescia | Mortenax Blade |
| Version 4.6 Rerun Light Cones | |
| Until the Flowers Bloom Again | Reforged in Hellfire |
| Version 4.6 New Missions | |
| Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise | |
| Version 4.6 New Maps | |
| Life Sciences Institute | |
| Version 4.6 New Events | |
| Love, Ghosts, & Robots | Interastral Peace Gala: One Take |
| Wishpower UP! Down With Voracity! | Astral Imagea |
| Astral Slammers Squad! | 4.6 Gift of Odyssey |
| 4.6 Planar Fissure | 4.6 Garden of Plenty |
| Version 4.6 New Relics | |
| Dreamlit Actor | The Edacious Heretic |
| Version 4.6 New Boss | |
| Blood of the Fallen God: Yabuli | |
| Version 4.6 New Cosmetics | |
| Evanescia Skin | Hyacine Skin |
Nihilux - Aha Likely in Version 4.7
Nihilux - Aha was recently confirmed as an upcoming 5-star Quantum and Elation character who will likely be released in Phase 1 of Version 4.7!
She is also the last character to be released from the batch of Planarcadia characters that were teased before Version 4.0.
Nihilux - Aha Release Date and Character Info
Honkai: Star Rail Tier Lists
Want to know who the best characters are and the best Light Cones to use? Check out our Tier List rankings for Light Cones and all playable characters in Honkai: Star Rail!
Honkai: Star Rail Tier List Guides
| Tier List Guides | |
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 Current Version Tier List |
Best Characters We rank the best DPS and Support characters here. This list is updated often, so check out who's currently top tier. |
 Reroll Tier List |
Reroll Tier List If you're starting out and unsure of how who to aim for, then we've got you covered in our Reroll Tier List. |
 Best Team Comps |
Best Team Comps Check out our Team Composition guide to speed through content. |
 Best Light Cones |
Best Light Cones Check out our Light Cones tier list to find out the best ones to equip for each path! |
Honkai: Star Rail Character Guides
Character Lists and Types
| Characters by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 4-Star Characters | 5-Star Characters | ||||||||||
| Characters by Element | |||||||||||
 Fire |
 Ice |
 Lightning |
 Wind |
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 Quantum |
 Imaginary |
 Physical |
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All Characters and Builds
Cerydra
Summeretto
Sampo
Huohuo
Black Swan
Feixiao
Anaxa
Hyacine
Dan Heng
Saber
Bronya
Blade
Cipher
Castorice
Tribbie
Jade
Sparkle
Xueyi
Rin Tohsaka
Archer
Lynx
Nihilux - Aha
Silver Wolf
Waveflair
Qingque
Seele
Fu Xuan
Robin
Boothill
Yunli
Natasha
Evanescia
Hanya
Argenti
Clara
Luka
Phainon
Hysilens
Permansor Terrae
Yao Guang
Trailblazer
Sushang
Bailu
Aglaea
Moze
Trailblazer (Lightning)
Jing Yuan
Kafka
Ashveil
Tingyun
Gilgamesh
Arlan
Serval
Acheron
Trailblazer (Imaginary)
Imbibitor Lunae
Yukong
Mydei
Aventurine
Welt
Dr. Ratio
Sunday
Rappa
Luocha
Silver Wolf Lv.999
March 7th (Imaginary)
Evernight
Yanqing
Cyrene
Jingliu
Pela
Gepard
Herta
Pearl
Trailblazer (Ice)
Ruan Mei
The Herta
March 7th
Misha
Gallagher
Mortenax Blade
Nova
Sparxie
The Dahlia
Fugue
Lingsha
Jiaoqiu
Firefly
Guinaifen
Topaz
Trailblazer (Fire)
Hook
Himeko
AstaHonkai: Star Rail News
Pearl Release in Version 4.6
Pearl is a new 5-star Ice and Elation character who was released in Phase 1 of Version 4.6!
Pearl's Banner runs for the entire duration of Version 4.6 from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) until November 10, 2026 (Server Time).
HSR x ZZZ Collaboration in Version 4.8
During the 4.6 Livestream, the Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero collaboration was announced to be released in Version 4.8!
Ellen and Astra Yao were shown during the Collaboration preview and we will have them as playable characters in Version 4.8.
HSR x Zenless Zone Zero Collaboration
Fate Collab Part 2 on July 24, 2026
An update for the Honkai: Star Rail Fate Collaboration was released on July 24, 2026 for all servers! Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh are the newest Fate Collab characters.
Honkai: Star Rail Fate Collaboration
Other Honkai: Star Rail News
▶︎ Latest News and Information
Honkai: Star Rail Events
Current Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Current Events | |
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 Love, Ghosts & Robots 09/28/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
 Interastral Peace Gala: One Take 10/21/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
 Astral Imagea 09/28/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
 Wishpower UP! Down with Voracity! 09/28/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
 4.6 Planar Fissure 10/12/2026 - 10/25/2026 |
 Astral Slammers Squad! Permanent After 4.6 |
 4.6 Gift of Odyssey 09/28/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
 Aptitude Showcase 10/21/2026 - 11/10/2026 |
 Fate Contract: Renewal 07/24/2026 - End of 4.6 |
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Upcoming Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Upcoming Events | |
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 4.6 Garden of Plenty10/30/2026 - 11/11/2026 |
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Conventional Memoir Events
Boulder Town Super League
Everwinter City Museum
Tales of the Fantastic
Aurum Alley Hustle & Bustle
Aetherium Wars
A Foxian Tale of the Haunted
Boulder Town Martial
Critter Pick
Hanu's Prison Break
Vignettes in a Cup
Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir
Origami Bird Clash
Saga of Primaveral Blade
Luminary Wardance
Festive Revelry
Sound Hunt Ninjutsu Inscription
Cosmic Home Decor Guide
Hypogeum Enigma
The Awooo Firm
Seal Slammers
Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King
Origami Bird Clash: Official Edition
Fate/stay night (Holy Grail War)
Chrysos Maze Grand Restaurant
Nice Weather for Dromases
Snack Dash
Chrysos Awoo Championship
Remnants of Twilight
Cosmicon, Roll On!
Wispae War Saga
Cosmicon, Roll On Again!
Pixel Plane Rumble
Antigraft Brickbuster
Fate/Star Rail Night
Overdrive: Whirlwind Grand PrixPermanent Events
| All Honkai: Star Rail Permanent Events | |
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 Trailblazing Will |
 Starkissed Synchrony |
 When Charmony... |
 Starlit Homecoming |
 Express Renovation Escapade |
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These are all the events that are available in Honkai: Star Rail! See all the current and upcoming events here:
Honkai: Star Rail Map Guides
List of All Maps
| List of Maps | |
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| Herta Space Station | Jarilo-VI |
| The Xianzhou Luofu | Penacony |
| Amphoreus | Planarcadia |
Treasure Chest Locations
Life Sciences Institute Release in HSR 4.6
Life Sciences Institute is the newest Astropolis map that was released in Version 4.6. This area can be unlocked by progressing through the 4.6 Trailblaze Mission!
Life Sciences Institute Map Guide
Honkai: Star Rail Tips and Tricks
All Tips and Tricks Guides
Honkai: Star Rail Banner Guides
Pearl Banner in Both Phases of Version 4.6
Pearl's banner, An Ocean in a Pearl, is still available in Phase 2 of Version 4.6. The 4-star characters with rate-up in her banner are Qingque, Xueyi, and Misha.
Pearl's banner is available from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) until November 10, 2026 (Server Time). Her Signature Light Cone, Colors for Tomorrow, is also available at the same time through the Brilliant Fixation banner.
Pearl Banner Schedule and Rates
Evanescia Rerun in Phase 1 of Version 4.6
Evanescia's banner, The Demoiselle in Charge, had a rerun in Phase 1 of Version 4.6. The 4-star rate-up characters in her banner were Qingque, Xueyi, and Misha.
Evanescia's banner was available from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) until October 21, 2026 (Server Time). Her signature Light Cone, Until the Flowers Bloom Again, was also available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Evanescia Rerun Banner Schedule and Rates
Light Cones for Phase 1 of Version 4.6
| 4.6 Phase 1 Light Cones | ||
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 Colors for Tomorrow
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 Until the Flowers Bloom Again
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In Version 4.6 Phase 1, Brilliant Fixation features Pearl's Colors for Tomorrow while Bygone Reminiscence featured Evanescia's Until the Flowers Bloom Again.
Brilliant Fixation is available from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) until November 10, 2026 (Server Time) while the Phase 1 Bygone Reminiscence is available from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) until October 21, 2026 (Server Time). Both banners had Post-Op Conversation, Planetary Rendezvous, and Boundless Choreo as their 4-star rate-up Light Cones.
| Ver. 4.6 Phase 1 Light Cone Banners | |
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| Brilliant Fixation | Bygone Reminiscence |
Mortenax Blade Rerun in Phase 2 of Version 4.6
Mortenax Blade's banner, Now I Am Become Blade, is having a rerun in Phase 2 of Version 4.6. The 4-star rate-up characters in his banner are Qingque, Xueyi, and Misha.
Mortenax Blade's banner is available from October 21, 2026 until November 10, 2026 (Server Time). His signature Light Cone, Reforged in Hellfire, is also available at the same time through the Bygone Reminiscence banner.
Mortenax Blade Rerun Banner Schedule
Light Cones for Version 4.6 Phase 2
| 4.6 Phase 2 Light Cones | ||
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Colors for Tomorrow
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 Reforged in Hellfire
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In Version 4.6 Phase 2, Brilliant Fixation still features Pearl's Colors for Tomorrow and Bygone Reminiscence features Mortenax Blade's Reforged in Hellfire.
Both banners are available from October 21, 2026 until November 10, 2026 (Server Time) and have Post-Op Conversation, Planetary Rendezvous, and Boundless Choreo as their 4-star rate-up Light Cones.
| Ver. 4.6 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners | |
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| Brilliant Fixation | Bygone Reminiscence |
Rin Tohsaka Banner in Version 4.4
Rin Tohsaka's banner, The Gem Coursing in Red, started during Phase 1 of Version 4.4. There are no 4-star rate up characters in her banner.
Rin Tohsaka's banner is available starting from July 24, 2026 (Server Time). It does not have a fixed end date, similar to the previous Fate collab characters' Saber and Archer banners.
Rin Tohsaka Banner Schedule and Rates
Gilgamesh Banner in Version 4.4
Gilgamesh's banner, Of the Beginning, Enuma Elish, was also released in Phase 1 of Version 4.4. There are no 4-star rate up characters in his banner.
Gilgamesh's banner is available starting from July 24, 2026 (Server Time). It is also available long-term without a fixed end date.
Gilgamesh Banner Schedule and Rates
Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh Light Cone Banners
| Fate Collab Part 2 Light Cones | ||
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 Flickering Stars
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 I Am As You Behold
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The Fate Collaboration update included the release of Flickering Stars and I Am As You Behold, which are Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh's Light Cones respectively. They have their own Collab Light Cone Banners without any 4-star rate-ups.
Saber Banner in 3.4
Saber's Banner, Excalibur Excelsior, is still available from Version 3.4 onwards. Aside from Saber, there are no other featured rate-ups in her banner.
Her Light Cone, A Thankless Coronation, is also available at the same time during the Fate Collaboration.
Saber Banner Schedule and Rates
Archer Banner in 3.4
Archer's Banner, I Am the Bone of My Sword, is still available from Version 3.4 onwards. Aside from Archer, there are no other featured rate-ups in his banner.
His Light Cone, The Hell Where Ideals Burn, is also available at the same time during the Fate Collaboration.
Archer Banner Schedule and Rates
Saber and Archer Light Cone Banners
| Fate Collab Light Cones | ||
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 A Thankless Coronation
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 The Hell Where Ideals Burn
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The Fate Collaboration includes the release of Saber and Archer's Light Cones respectively, A Thankless Coronation and The Hell Where Ideals Burn.
These are currently featured in Collab Light Cone Banners without any 4-star rate-ups.
Permanently Active Banners
| Active Banners | ||
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 Departure Warp |
 Stellar Warp |
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Warps are Honkai: Star Rail's gacha banners. Some Warp Banners are limited, but the game also has permanent ones. Learn more with our banner guides linked above.
Warp Banner History
Check out our page for the history of all warp gacha banners for Honkai: Star Rail. See our Warp History list, banner dates, and the featured 5-stars and 4-stars in every version here!
Honkai: Star Rail Light Cone Guides
Light Cone Lists and Types
| Light Cones by Rarity | |||||||||||
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| 3-Star | 4-Star | 5-Star | |||||||||
| Light Cones by Path | |||||||||||
 Destruction |
 Hunt |
 Erudition |
 Harmony |
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 Nihility |
 Preservation |
 Abundance |
 Remembrance |
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New Light Cone in Version 4.6
| New Light Cone in HSR 4.6 | ||
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Colors for Tomorrow
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 features the release of Pearl's Light Cone, Colors for Tomorrow. This can be pulled from the Brilliant Fixation banner from September 27, 2026 (UTC-5) to November 10, 2026 (Server Time).
Honkai: Star Rail Relic Guides
List of All Relic Guides
The Edacious Heretic
Dreamlit Actor
Divine-Querying Master Smith
As Navigator Isee Sees It
Ever-Glorious Magical Girl
Diviner of Distant Reach
Self-Enshrouded Recluse
World-Remaking Deliverer
Wavestrider Captain
Warrior Goddess of Sun and Thunder
Poet of Mourning Collapse
Hero of Triumphant Song
Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal
Scholar Lost in Erudition
The Wind-Soaring Valorous
Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge
Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
Pioneer Diver of Dead Waters
Prisoner in Deep Confinement
The Ashblazing Grand Duke
Messenger Traversing Hackerspace
Longevous Disciple
Passerby of Wandering Cloud
Musketeer of Wild Wheat
Hunter of Glacial Forest
Knight of Purity Palace
Band of Sizzling Thunder
Champion of Streetwise Boxing
Thief of Shooting Meteor
Guard of Wuthering Snow
Genius of Brilliant Stars
Eagle of Twilight Line
Firesmith of Lava-Forging
Wastelander of Banditry Desert
Fallen Star Anchorage
Cosmic Life Sciences Institute
City of Converging Stars
Punklorde Stage Zero
Tengoku Livestream
Amphoreus, The Eternal Land
Revelry by the Sea
Arcadia of Woven Dreams
Giant Tree of Rapt Brooding
Bone Collection's Serene Demesne
The Wondrous BananAmusement Park
Lushaka, the Sunken Seas
Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern
Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves
Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
Sigonia, the Unclaimed Desolation
Penacony, Land of the Dreams
Firmament Frontline Glamoth
Broken Keel
Rutilant Arena
Space Sealing Station
Fleet of the Ageless
Talia: Kingdom of Banditry
Sprightly Vonwacq
Pan-Cosmic Commercial Enterprise
Celestial Differentiator
Belobog of the Architects
Inert Salsotto4.6 Cavern Relic Sets
Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 includes the release of 2 new Relic sets: Dreamlit Actor and The Edacious Heretic. These can be obtained from challenging the new Cavern of Corrosion: Path of the Secret Actor.
Honkai: Star Rail Endgame Guides
Forgotten Hall
Memory of Jarilo-VI
| The Last Vestiges of Towering Citadel Stages | ||||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 | Stage 5 |
| Stage 6 | Stage 7 | Stage 8 | Stage 9 | Stage 10 |
| Stage 11 | Stage 12 | Stage 13 | Stage 14 | Stage 15 |
Memory of Xianzhou Guides
| The Voyage of Navis Astriger Stages | ||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
| Stage 4 | Stage 5 | Stage 6 |
Memory of Chaos Guides
| Memory of Chaos Stages | |||
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
| Stage 5 | Stage 6 | Stage 7 | Stage 8 |
| Stage 9 | Stage 10 | Stage 11 | Stage 12 |
Pure Fiction
All Pure Fiction Stages
| Pure Fiction Stages | |
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| Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
| Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
Apocalyptic Shadow
Anomaly Arbitration
Anomaly Arbitration Endgame Guide
All Anomaly Arbitration Stages
| Anomaly Arbitration Stages | |
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| Knight 1 | Knight 2 |
| Knight 3 | King in Check |
Honkai: Star Rail Mission Guides
List of Mission Types
| All Mission Types | |
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 Trailblaze Missions |
Trailblaze Missions are the main missions that you will receive to progress the storyline and allow you to unlock new map sections and gameplay features. |
 Trailblaze Continuance |
Trailblaze Continuance are a set of missions that continues the story of the worlds the Trailblazers visited. |
 Companion Missions |
Companion Missions are side missions that focus on certain characters you meet in the game. |
 Adventure Missions |
Adventure Missions are simply the side missions in Honkai: Star Rail. These missions have varying rewards, as some may even give you Stellar Jades! |
 Daily Missions |
Daily Missions are random quests that players can get after unlocking the Daily Training game mechanic. |
 Hidden Quests |
Hidden Quests are special missions and interactions that players can discover and complete by exploring the world of Honkai: Star Rail. |
New 4.6 Trailblaze Mission
Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise is the newest Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 4.6. Join the Astral Express as they investigate Yabuli and stop their plans to sacrifice the Planarcadia citizens for their personal project!
Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise Mission
Honkai: Star Rail Item Guides
List of Item Types
| All Item Types | |||||
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| Mission Items | Valuable Items | Consumables | |||
| Upgrade Materials | Synthesis Materials | ||||
Honkai: Star Rail Cavern Guides
Caverns of Corrosion are repeatable dungeons that players can run to farm Relic Sets in Honkai: Star Rail.
List of Caverns in Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail Enemy Guides
List of Enemy Types
| All Enemy Types | ||
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| Normal Enemies | Elite Enemies | Bosses |
Honkai: Star Rail Cosmetic Guides
List of Cosmetic Types
| All Cosmetics by Type | |||||
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 Profile Pictures |
 Phone Cases |
 Speech Bubbles |
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 Phone Wallpapers |
 Namecards |
 Pets |
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 Pom-Pom Outfits |
 Trailblazer's Room Decorations |
 Character Skins |
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 Trailblaze Fashion |
 Stellar Couture |
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Updated 6/4/2026
An analysis of DoT in the game's meta from 1.0!
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State of Meta in 4.0
Updated 6/21/2026
Check out the current state of meta in 4.0!
About Honkai: Star Rail
Game Information
| Release Date | April 26, 2023 |
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| Full Title | Honkai: Star Rail |
| Developer | HoYoverse |
| Price | Free-to-play with in-game purchases |
| Genre | Turn-Based RPG |
| Platforms | ・Epic Games Store ・IOS ・Android ・Playstation 5 |
| Website | Official Website |
| Official Twitter Account | |
| YouTube | Official YouTube Account |
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