
Honkai Star Rail Leaks: Where and How to Find Them
Honkai leaks are a way for players to find out information about any updates or new versions of a game before they are officially announced or released.
Leaks can include data about characters, abilities, events, regions, stories, rewards, Honkai SR codes and other aspects of the game that have been kept secret or even unconfirmed. The latter also indicates that sometimes leaks can come from an assumption or rumor rather than a true source.

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Are the leaks bad for the game?
While it may seem that these leaks are bad for games, they can still be quite important for the product. They can help players plan their strategies and spending while building anticipation, expectation and excitement for the upcoming changes. They can even be used as tests to verify the public reaction to a certain decision before it is implemented.
For example, leaks can reveal which characters will be available in the upcoming summons, what resources will be needed to upgrade them, what events will be held and what prizes can be obtained.
Thus, players can save up star jade, credits, spirit traveller guides and other resources to obtain and upgrade the characters they are most interested in. They can participate in the events that suit them best, and in case they disagree and see a lot of fan dismay over a leak, the developers can change that information or not make that decision in general.
What the leaks reveal about Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact
Players expect leaks to throw out information such as if Honkai SR will be multiplayer soon or if the Honkai game will change to be an open world.
Star Rail and Genshin Impact often reveal information about upcoming updates and releases for both games, which are usually released every month or two. These games share the same universe and the same company. Sometimes leaks from one can affect the other. Some examples of recent leaks are:
Honkai: Star Rail 2.1
This version is expected to be released in early March 2024. It should bring two new 5-star characters: Acheron, a quantum user from the Nihility category, and Aventurine, an imaginary user from the Preservation category.
Also expected to be added is a new region called Chenyu Vale, which will have an offering system for rewards. The Lantern Festival should also be added, which will offer a free 4-star skin to choose from several options.
Genshin Impact 4.4
Although perhaps no longer a relevant leak, the first leaks of Genshin Impact 4.4 gave players a lot to talk about. They were released months before the update. It was only in February 2024 that the update arrived on our screens.
As predicted by the leaks, 2 new characters called Xianyun and Gaming were added, along with a new region called Penacony, with a wonderfully devastating story and an excellent exploration and resource system.

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Honkai: Star Rail 2.2
This version is expected to be released in late April or May 2024 and will bring two new 5-star characters: Arlecchino, a pyro user from the Hunting category, and Clorinde, an electro user from the Destruction category.
Also expected to be added is a new region called Sumeru. This will feature a puzzle and riddle system. Lastly, April Fool’s Day will feature a new humor mission and various pranks.
Genshin Impact 4.5
This version is expected to be released in early April 2024. It should bring a new character named Sigewinne, this character seems to be, according to leaks, a hydro user who can restore HP and energy. In addition, Earth Day day celebrations and new ecological missions are also expected.
Where to find the Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact leaks
There are several ways to find the Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact leaks. Some of them are:
- Follow the official accounts of HoYoverse and both games on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social networks. On these, the developers often allude to a leak or even several hints about what’s to come.
- Consult websites, blogs, forums, groups and other media dedicated to Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact. There, you can find up-to-date and verified information on available leaks and their sources.
- Follow leakers, who are people who have access to privileged information. They may also use methods to obtain it, such data mining or hacking. These leakers often post leaks on their social networks, YouTube channels, Discord servers or websites. Some examples of famous leakers are Full Stop Chan, Genshin Intel, HomDGCat, Gaming, Mero and Dim.