Honkai Star Rail 2.1 Leaks: Unexpected Character Is Getting A Massive Overhaul

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An unexpected character in may be getting a massive overhaul in Version 2.1 if the current leaks are to be believed. The turn-based RPG by HoYoverse has entered its second year of content with the release of Penacony in Version 2.0 and is moving forward in its Trailblaze Missions, offering a larger perspective of the intergalactic struggles that pursue the Nameless. Nevertheless, there are already leaks about the next patch, such as a huge reward in 2.1.

One of the most recent leaks, however, is hinting at an unexpected character getting a lot stronger. As highlighted in information obtained by the leaker known as Scoopy and shared by a user on Reddit, the mini-game featuring Hanu is getting an overhaul and the cartoon character himself will even get a rocket launcher weapon in Version 2.1. If true, this will be a massive improvement to the side character, who has been primarily focused on passing through undetected and without engaging in active combat in .

Traditionally, Hanu is a cartoon character within the universe of the game. His television program is broadcast in Penacony and is quite popular there. Despite this fun lore fact, however, there is a mini-game featuring Hanu for players to experience. So far, those who delved into Hanu’s Prison Break found a stealth-based game where they need to clear phases by passing through undetected while collecting certain objects on the map. The only instance of combat with enemies in this special mode was dropping vases and other objects onto their heads from above.

It seems like this will undergo a drastic change with the release of Version 2.1 if the leaks are true. In the Reddit post featuring the allegedly leaked images, the rocket launcher is shown as a pick-up item on the map. This may indicate that, to get through certain obstacles, players will need to use Hanu to first locate the weapon and then use it to explode enemies in their path. It does not necessarily mean the stealth aspect is entirely gone, but Hanu