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Honkai: Star Rail 2.6: Is Herta's Leaked 5-Star Form Finally Coming?
Get ready,Honkai: Star Railfans!Version 2.6(arrivingOctober 23rd) is bringing a massive update and the rumors, and leaks, suggest that a big change might finally reveal what many have been awaiting – that much anticipated 5-star version ofHerta! This exciting new update takes players toPenacony(featuring a brand new map,Paperfold University!), introduces some cool new characters (likeMr. RecaandRappa), and includes those other recurring events, such asShadow of the Ranger,Garden of Plenty, andGift of Odyssey. But the biggest excitement may be tied to the new event.
There is that newSimulated Universe: Unknowable Domainevent. This mode, the new third mode, is what might actually teaseHerta's5-star form. It's officially announced inVersion 2.6and we know from those recent leaks onRedditthat this event will reveal additional things not found in other modes, including additional information that could involve details never discussed officially; thus creating an opportunity for many long-held fan requests and assumptions.
HoYoversehasn't confirmed a 5-starHerta, but leaks are saying it’s coming; and now, there’s even some very recent supporting official content!. This new form will function likeImbibitor Lunae(forDan Heng)—a completely new and separate unit; not an interchangeable version (unlikeMarch 7thorTrailblazer’s Paths).
The newly revealed artwork, discussed extensively onRedditand initially revealed on thoseUbatchaleaks; featuresHertawith an awesome makeover! We are talking a different body type, new clothes (a striking dress, a huge hat)—the official image feels very much like the very kind of "true self" design concept that might involve this upgraded character, adding immense curiosity and generating incredible levels of anticipation. The recent imagery only bolsters previous rumors and makes the anticipation even more pronounced for the impending storyline arc!
While the artwork’s not a final 5-starHertadesign, her release sounds imminent. Some leaks suggest an arrival within a few months— possibly even inVersion 3.0(which is leaked onX/formerlyTwitter)! If the latest estimates remain reliable; including those estimates regardingAglaea'srelease in the sameVersion 3.0patch; Version 3.0might drop aroundFebruary 26, 2025(that assumes typical patch cycles– delays could obviously push things back, although these changes are infrequent). This is entirely plausible. And we have an additional critical development, which gives those recent rumors and additional, exciting content which fully establishes even greater belief among fans! We only get these hints through new content updates.
More interesting news: Some leaks discuss 5-starHerta'spotential abilities and suggests she’ll be even more deadly and powerful, compared to those previous 4-star iterations, which shows exactly how great her actual design concept is; enhancing it from that sub-DPS unit. The latest reports imply a potential shift into main DPS units that should increase how people choose their units based upon their relative combat skill sets! These additional elements really emphasize her improved overall combat capability!
This kind of mainDPSupgrade from those previous support roles is big and completely shows those immense improvements which makes many existing players eager to see those changes.
The latest hints fromHonkai: Star Rail's Version 2.6strongly suggest thatHerta'smuch-awaited 5-star form is on its way! This amazing reveal should happen in a future update. Although those details still remain unconfirmed and potentially changeable in upcoming updates – everything from the design to its abilities. It is highly expected that the leaks, from those who actively watch the game; such as those found onRedditandX, have access to various details not typically shared in official content. These teasers in the game combined with many leaked images only raises those anticipation levels for this extremely valuable 5-star upgrade, demonstrating the impact of using already leaked imagery to support official announcements; and the impending update suggests things will only become even more exciting; possibly leading to more creative developments from unexpected areas that nobody truly ever guessed prior.