# HoYoverse Reveals *Honkai: Star Rail* Version 3.0: *Paean of Era Nova* Set to Launch on January 15th, 2025

HoYoverse has formally announced the upcoming significant update for *Honkai: Star Rail*, Version 3.0, entitled *Paean of Era Nova*. This highly anticipated update is set to launch on January 15th, 2025, and signifies the start of an ambitious new journey as players delve into the enigmatic and tumultuous world of Amphoreus. Featuring a sprawling story arc that will extend over eight versions (from 3.0 to 3.7), *Paean of Era Nova* is poised to become the most extensive narrative endeavor in the game’s heritage.

As Version 2.9 reaches its conclusion, players will move on to the subsequent phase of the Trailblaze Mission, traversing uncharted maps, engaging with innovative gameplay features, and revealing the mysteries of Amphoreus. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what’s in store with Version 3.0.

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## **Welcome to Amphoreus: A Realm Enveloped in Enigma**

Amphoreus, the backdrop for *Paean of Era Nova*, presents an experience unlike any other in *Honkai: Star Rail*. Characterized as a chaotic vortex, Amphoreus eludes detection and comprehension from external realms. Its denizens remain oblivious to the broader universe, including the concept of Aeons, focusing instead on venerating ancient gods termed Titans.

The mythology of Amphoreus is rich with legend and sorrow. As the tale goes, twelve Titans birthed the world, but a civil strife among three of them—Strife, Death, and Trickery—threw Amphoreus into turmoil. This epic clash unleashed a devastating force known as the Black Tide, which has ravaged much of the landscape. The Holy City of Okhema now stands as the final stronghold for humanity, providing refuge against the everlasting night that shrouds the world.

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## **The Trailblazer’s Expedition: From the Abyss of Fate to the Holy City**

Upon their arrival in Amphoreus via the Astral Express, the Trailblazer and Dan Heng will kick off their journey in the *Abyss of Fate*, a region rich with lore. It is said that three Titans—Time, Passage, and Law—originally intertwined the threads of time, space, and the laws that govern Amphoreus. The party will plunge into the depths of the Abyss in search of an audience with Oronyx, the Titan of Time, acquiring new powers throughout their quest.

The adventure will subsequently guide players to Okhema, the Holy City carved into a mountainside. As humanity’s last refuge, Okhema serves as a vital center for the Trailblazer’s undertaking. Players can wander through the Marmoreal Palace, engage with the residents, and discover the city’s vibrant history. Nevertheless, beneath the surface lies a faction known as the Chrysos Heirs, who aim to recover the 12 Titan Coreflames to restore Amphoreus to its past glory.

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## **Castrum Kremnos: A City of Conflict and Mysteries**

Among the significant locales in Version 3.0 is Castrum Kremnos, a city-state dominated by the Blade of Fury, emblematic of the Strife Titan’s dominance. This area houses the seventh Coreflame and will be central to the latter part of the Trailblaze Mission. Players will have the capability to traverse back in time, witnessing Castrum Kremnos during its flourishing era. Here, they will encounter the Trickery Titan Zagreus’s contraption, *The Hand of Zagreus*, which can be employed for environmental manipulation and combat against foes.

The mission will culminate in a showdown with the deranged Strife Titan, as players and the Chrysos Heirs collaborate to reclaim the Coreflame of Strife.

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## **The Vortex of Genesis: A Grand Conclusion**

The concluding map of Version 3.0 is the *Vortex of Genesis*, the ancient sanctuary of the 12 Titans and the arena for the foretold Miracle of Genesis. This venue marks the initiation of the Flame-Chase Journey, a multi-century quest to rejuvenate Amphoreus. Each time a Coreflame is recovered, it will be transported back to the Vortex, illuminating constellations symbolizing the efforts of bygone heroes. The Trailblazer will ally with the Chrysos Heirs to accomplish this momentous objective.

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## **New Characters and Combat Innovations**

Version 3.0 brings forth two new 5-star heroes, each infusing unique abilities and background into the game:

1. **The Herta**: The #83 member of the Genius Society and an Ice-Type Erudition character. Renowned