Honkai Impact 3rd's Part 2 Update - Release Date, Changes, & Gameplay Details

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’s developer HoYoverse has announced ’s Part 2 update, which will bring significant changes to the game, both in terms of story content and gameplay mechanics. was released in 2016, over seven years ago, and now, a massive overhaul is being worked on to bring new pieces of content to the title, giving veterans more reasons to explore the galaxy, while also attracting new players. The title is an action RPG set in space, in which players control several different characters, normally obtained through the gacha banner system, through combat phases. It is not open-world like .

’s combat system is based on team building and prowess over elemental advantages. Players build teams with characters to support and heal their main damage dealer, while also assigning them to deal with enemies that are susceptible to special kinds of damage. Carefully choosing weapons and stigmata is also a core part of the experience, as these can increase the overall performance on the field. Seven years later, however, ’s Part 2 update may just change a great part of all that, at least for the new parts of content being added. The patch promises adjustments to mechanics that may mark the future of the game.

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HoYoverse has revealed that it is already working on the Part 2 update for – and even featured a sneak peek on the official channel on YouTube. According to the company, the major patch is expected to arrive at some point in February 2024, though an exact date has not yet been provided. The new content will arrive for all platforms on which is currently available. This means that the update will be available on PC and mobile. The game is not available on any consoles and there