Honkai Star Rail 2.5 livestream date and time, 2.5 Banner leaks

The Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 livestream date and time has been officially announced, promising to deliver exciting details regarding the upcoming Banner schedule and events associated with the free update.

The 2.5 Special Program is set to unveil two new 5-Star characters for the upcoming Banners, one new 4-Star character, along with the usual updates on story advancements and limited-time events.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Livestream Date and Time

The Honkai Star Rail 2.5 livestream will take place on Friday, August 30th at 12:30 PM (BST) / 7:30 AM (ET). You can catch the live stream on the official Honkai Star Rail YouTube channel as well as the Honkai Star Rail Twitch channel at the same time.

For viewers in different time zones, the Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 livestream will be held at the following times:

• West Coast US: Friday, August 30th at 4:30 AM (PT)
• Central US: Friday, August 30th at 6:30 AM (CT)
• East Coast US: Friday, August 30th at 7:30 AM (ET)
• Japan: Friday, August 30th at 8:30 PM (JST)
• Australia: Friday, August 30th at 9:30 PM (AET)
• UK: Friday, August 30th at 12:30 PM (BST)
• Europe: Friday, August 30th at 1:30 PM (CEST)

Once live, you can also watch the 2.5 livestream directly on YouTube.

Make sure to check out the latest codes that will be revealed during the stream, as they will expire within 24 hours after being announced.

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Banner Leaks

While there is no official confirmation regarding the version 2.5 Banner schedule yet, we have gathered information based on reliable leaks and marketing hints to help you decide which characters to save your valuable Stellar Jade for.

Based on the details shared during the 2.5 livestream announcement and the ongoing drip marketing, it appears that Feixiao and Lingsha will be featured in the next Banners for version 2.5. Feixiao is a 5-Star Wind attacker of The Hunt Path, expected to appear in Phase 1, while Lingsha is a 5-Star Fire attacker of The Abundance Path, slated for Phase 2.

Additionally, there are updates regarding Moze, a 4-Star Lightning attacker of The Hunt Path, who is likely to debut on either Feixiao’s or Lingsha’s Banner.

The potential banner schedule for version 2.5 looks as follows:

• Feixiao – 2.5 Phase 1
• Kafka and Black Swan – 2.5 Phase 1
• Lingsha – 2.5 Phase 2
• Topaz and Numby – 2.5 Phase 2

It’s important to note that the speculation surrounding the rerun Banners remains uncertain, as there are indications of a new type of 5-Star character selector Banner. This has been hinted at by various leakers, and the specifics of who will be included can vary.

Current speculation suggests that characters like Dr. Ratio or Robin could also feature in the rerun Banners, but it’s essential to wait for the livestream to confirm any details regarding the characters.

As always, it is advisable to hold off on pre-farming any materials or Relics until the version 2.5 livestream conclusively reveals the character lineup.