Hoyoverse: Star Rail Version 3.4: A Fantasy Adventure Across the Stars
Explorers, are you ready to set sail? Hoyoverse: Star Rail’s version 3.4 is about to take us on a brand-new journey through the stars! In this vast universe, there are new characters making their dazzling debuts, classic IP crossovers, and countless surprises and discoveries. Let’s dive into the exciting details of this update together!
First off, let’s tackle the question on everyone’s mind: the release date of version 3.4. Based on previous update patterns, this version is expected to officially launch on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The official team will also reveal more detailed information during a special program in mid-June. Don’t forget to set your alarms early and catch this celestial rendezvous!
Next, let’s unlock the treasure map of the gacha pool. The 3.4 version’s gacha content is incredibly rich, featuring the debut of new characters and the return of many fan-favorite roles.
First up is the new character Bai E. This 5-star Physical Destruction Path Main C character is no slouch. His combat mechanics are uniquely designed, relying not on energy release from his ultimate skill but on accumulating layers of “Destruction” to cast his ultimate. Once the destruction layers reach a specific value, Bai E enters “Realm” mode, where he becomes the only one on the field. During this state, he gains self-enhancement effects and can use three unique skills. After a fixed number of turns, he exits the realm and deals damage evenly to all enemies. This combat rhythm requires teammates to provide buffs for him outside the realm to help him accumulate destruction layers faster, allowing him to unleash greater burst damage at critical moments.
If you’re a fan of the Fate series, this crossover is a dream come true. The 3.4 version will feature an independent crossover gacha pool with Fate/stay night, including two new characters: Saber and Archer. This crossover gacha pool has no fixed end date, and there are no increased probabilities for 4-star characters, giving players more flexibility in planning their gacha strategy.
Saber is a 5-star Wind Destruction Path Main C character with a combat style full of burst potential. Her mechanics revolve around using her ultimate skill as much as possible to deal damage. Every time a teammate casts an ultimate, Saber not only gains energy but also accumulates “Core Resonance” layers, which significantly boost her damage output. Her combat style emphasizes using skills, enhancing normal attacks, and accumulating core resonance through teammates’ ultimates to improve overall damage efficiency.
Archer, on the other hand, is a 5-star Quantum Exploration Path Main C character with equally engaging combat mechanics. He can deal high burst damage by continuously casting skills. As long as his skill points are at least 2 or he hasn’t used his skills consecutively five times, he can continue casting skills. Additionally, every time he uses his ultimate, he gains 2 layers of “Charge,” and every time a teammate attacks an enemy, these charges trigger a follow-up attack and restore 1 skill point. His combat core revolves around casting skills as many times as possible in a single turn, so teammates should provide buffs like skill point recovery or damage amplification before his turn to maximize his damage potential.
In addition to new character debuts, the 3.4 version’s gacha pool also brings back several familiar characters. The first half of the gacha pool will feature the return of fan favorites like Xi Bao, Hanabi, and