Key things
- The upcoming Honkai: Star Rail update may introduce a new tub feature for character lovers, including increased ATK and Ultimate DMG.
- Fans have longed for more interactive aspects on the Astral Express.
- Version 2.7 could also include a character selector and new 5-star characters.
AND Honkai: Star Rail a leak revealed rumors of a new bathtub feature coming to Astral Express in an upcoming update. That could be good news Honkai: Star Rail fans asking for more things to do on the space train.
Unlike its predecessors, Honkai Impact 3 and Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail it does not have a housing function. Since the release of the gacha game, many fans have been asking HoYoverse to allow them to customize the Astral Express and not just use it as a stopover. While the developer hasn't addressed these requirements, it's also slowly introducing simple design elements, such as adding a Penacona TV to some parts of the train.
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According to a new leak, it seems Honkai: Star Rail can add another feature to Astral Express to make it more interactive. Notable leaker HomDGCat announced it Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.7 will introduce a bathtub feature where the Trailblazer can bathe and use lotions to gain special buffs. There are also different types of baths and relaxation treatments that can provide different effects such as increasing ATK and Ultimate DMG.
Rumor has it that Honkai: Star Rail Tub Feature Leak Explained
- Effectiveness of the bath: Increases ATK
- Clear fragrance: Increased Ultimate DMG
- Mystery Massage: Subsequent ATK DMG increased
- Warm current: Character resolved DoT increased
Many in the comments Honkai: Star Rail fans have expressed appreciation for a possible new way to improve their characters' stats. One also pointed out that it is similar to Zenless Zone ZeroThe ramen shop on Sixth Street provides temporary battle buffs. Meanwhile, some are speculating that the bath lovers could depend on an active character or their current party, but it's still unclear if that would be the case.
Right now, the Astral Express only has two accessible bedrooms – March 7 and Dan Heng's rooms – and a saloon car where visitors congregate. There is one room that is still locked, and many Honkai: Star Rail fans believe it could be the Trailblazer's own bedroom in the future, which they could hopefully customize. But with a leaky bathtub feature, it's possible that a locked room could be transformed into a relaxing bathroom.
What to expect in Honkai: Star Rail version 2.7
Honkai: Star Rail just released version 2.6, but there are already theories about what might happen in version 2.7. In the next update, the 5-star characters Sunday and Fugue (aka Tingyun) will debut, which could mean that the story will take place in either Penacony or Xianzhou Luofu. Moreover, with version 2.7 being the last update of the year, fans are really expecting big changes.