Summary
- A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak is hinting at a new gameplay mechanic expected to come to the game as part of upcoming character Sunday's kit.
- Sunday will reportedly feature an overflow mechanic connected to the game's Energy system, allowing him to gain excess energy generated by other characters.
- Sunday has seen numerous leaks ahead of his playable release, including his overhauled appearance and his Element and Path.
Recent leak from Honkai: Star Rail is hinting at a brand-new mechanic coming to the game as part of upcoming character Sunday's kit, providing unique benefits to Ultimate-focused teams. Throughout the many playable characters added to the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG's roster, the developer has experimented with a wide variety of different unique gameplay mechanics. Characters like Topaz and Dr. Ratio provide powerful incentives to teams built around follow-up attacks, while the recently released Feixiao can break an enemy's Toughness regardless of attribute. Now, one of the most highly-anticipated characters is seeing their own mechanic teased.
Since his first appearance during the main story of Penacony, Sunday has become one of Honkai: Star Rail's most popular unreleased characters. Sunday played a prominent role in Penacony's Trailblaze Missions, even becoming a boss that players can challenge in-game. Sunday has also seen a plethora of leaks about his rumored playability in Honkai: Star Rail, with everything from elements of his kit to his overhauled appearance being hinted at early. The newest leak is suggesting Sunday will come with a major new mechanic packed into his kit.
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Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Sunday Gameplay Mechanic
A recent leak shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Ubatcha details a new gameplay mechanic believed to be part of Sunday's kit. According to the leak, HoYoverse is testing a system that will allow overflowed energy from the player's team to be added to the energy pool for a specific character. The leak could not be directly linked to Sunday at the time, though it is heavily believed to be connected to a previous leak about Sunday using an overflow mechanic. Sunday's release date in Honkai: Star Rail is currently unknown, with past rumors suggesting he may debut in Version 2.7.
Sunday's upcoming playability in Honkai: Star Rail has already been the subject of numerous rumors ahead of his official reveal. Leaks have teased a major change to Sunday's appearance with his playable release, suggesting that his outfit will be changed to one with darker tones. Past rumors have teased Sunday's Element and Path as well, with the character expected to release as an Imaginary Harmony unit within Honkai: Star Rail. Sunday will also reportedly feature a new boss before his full release, said to be coming in Version 2.6.
While fans continue to wait for Sunday's release, Honkai: Star Rail has already revealed the newest character coming with the game's next update. Version 2.6 will add one new five-star unit to the game with the introduction of Rappa as an Imaginary Erudition character. Version 2.6 is also heavily rumored to be adding the next expansion to the popular Simulated Universe game mode, including the first in-game dialogue from heavily teased Genius Society member Polka Kakamond. Honkai: Star Rail looks to have plenty in store for fans throughout its coming patches.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
They call them, "Aeons" in this galaxy. They construct reality, erase stars, and leave their marks on countless worlds. Together with your companions you'll travel across the galaxy on the Astral Express, following the path once traveled by the Aeons. From here, you will explore new civilizations, meet new comrades, and begin new adventures among countless fantastical worlds. All the answers you seek will be uncovered among the stars.
Well what're you waiting for? Are you ready to begin this trailblazing journey?
Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!
- Engine
- Unity
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Turn-Based RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 83 hours
