Honkai: Star Rail Leak Unveils Exciting New Feature for the Astral Express

A recent leak surrounding Honkai: Star Rail has hinted at an intriguing new bathtub feature set to debut on the Astral Express in an upcoming update. This news could delight Honkai: Star Rail enthusiasts who have been eager for more activities aboard the cosmic train.

Unlike its predecessors, Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail lacks a housing mechanic. Since the game’s launch, fans have been clamoring for HoYoverse to allow them to personalize the Astral Express, transforming it from just a travel hub into a customizable space. While the developers haven't fully embraced these requests yet, they have gradually rolled out minor design elements, such as a TV set from Penacony, to enhance the train’s aesthetics.

According to the latest leak, Honkai: Star Rail may soon introduce an interactive bathtub feature, according to prominent leaker HomDGCat. Reportedly, this feature will be included in Version 2.7, allowing players to bathe the Trailblazer and apply lotions for special buffs. There are various bath options and relaxation routines that can offer different benefits, such as boosts to ATK and Ultimate DMG.

Breakdown of the Rumored Bathtub Feature in Honkai: Star Rail

- Bath Efficacy: Increases ATK

- Clear Fragrance: Boosts Ultimate DMG

- Mysterious Massage: Enhances follow-up ATK DMG

- Warm Current: Increases damage over time (DoT) dealt by characters

In the comments, many fans of Honkai: Star Rail expressed their excitement about a new method to enhance their characters’ abilities. One user noted a similarity to how the Sixth Street ramen shop in Zenless Zone Zero provides temporary combat buffs. There’s speculation that the bathtub buffs might depend on the active character or their current party, although this aspect remains uncertain.

Currently, the Astral Express features two accessible bedrooms—those belonging to March 7th and Dan Heng—as well as a parlor car for visitors to relax in. There's one additional room that remains locked, leading many fans to speculate that it could eventually become the Trailblazer's own customizable bedroom. With the rumored bathtub feature, it's plausible that this locked space may be transformed into a serene bathroom.

Anticipations for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7

Honkai: Star Rail has just rolled out Version 2.6, yet theories regarding Version 2.7 are already circulating among the community. The forthcoming update is expected to introduce two new 5-star characters: Sunday and Fugue (also known as Tingyun), which may suggest that the storyline will unfold in either Penacony or Xianzhou Luofu. As Version 2.7 will be the final update of the year, fans are eagerly awaiting significant changes and enhancements.

Stay tuned for more updates as Honkai: Star Rail continues to evolve and engage its players!