The developers of Honkai: Star Rail have unveiled the extensive planning behind the game’s storyline for the upcoming years, while also leaving room for potential changes. As the turn-based RPG approaches its first anniversary in late April with Version 2.1, it delves deeper into the Trailblaze Missions set in Penacony. The crew of the Astral Express has already explored Herta Space Station, Jarilo-VI’s Belobog, and the Xianzhou Luofu, and now, the Planet of Festivities offers players a completely new experience.
With the progression through Penacony, it’s natural to wonder how much of the story is already planned. In an interview with Screen Rant, the game’s developers provided insight into the roadmap for the popular RPG. They revealed that while they have “detailed plans” for the future, there is still room for changes to the story of the Trailblazer in Honkai: Star Rail.
According to the developers, “the overall storyline and core plot will remain relatively stable to ensure that players can experience a complete and consistent narrative.” This suggests that most of the adventures led by the Trailblazer and the Astral Express are already outlined. However, the story is subject to slight changes, as the developers stated:
Minor occurrences within the story seem to be open to modifications when needed. Additionally, the developers hinted that players’ feedback and wishes may have an impact on certain events. While it’s unclear to what extent players can influence the story’s development and how many years ahead HoYoverse has planned for the narrative, the arrival of Version 2.1 signals a shift towards a more serious narrative in Honkai: Star Rail.
The tone in the current patch’s main story quests is darker and sadder than before, reflecting the franchise’s classic approach to storytelling and contrasting the tone of Penacony itself. The developers have teased that “telling a good story” is their “guiding principle” when developing the narrative, leaving players eager to see how the current story arc will end and lay the groundwork for the future.
2024-04-04 21:51:04
Original from screenrant.com