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Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 brings players to Mars with new maps, enemies and combat abilities this week.
Hoyoverse has announced that Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 is launching this week on February 29, 2024, bringing players to the next chapter of the game’s story. Part 2 takes players all the way to Mars, retiring most of the game’s old cast while introducing new faces for them to meet. The new setting also brings an overhauled combat system, multiple new settlements to explore and more story content. Players will also step into the shoes of the Dreamseeker, who acts as the game’s next main protagonist.
Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 launches on February 29
Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 pushes the game into its next era, using the excuse of its new setting of Mars to introduce new characters, maps and monsters. Part 2 kicks off with players meeting three new companions - Senadina, Helia and Coralie - with whom they explore different locations on Mars. Mars itself consists of two main cities: Oxia City, a modern metropolis with shopping malls, arcades and more shops, and Langqiu, which features more steampunk-leaning architecture.
Honkai Impact 3rd’s combat is also getting quite an overhaul in Part 2. Monsters are now more intelligent in and out of battle, demanding more from players than before. Aerial combat now has a bigger focus, and more characters will be able to fight in the air. Characters now have Astral Rings that accumulate energy during combat and when charged, enable simultaneous burst skills for quick and hard-hitting damage.
To kick things off in Part 2, Hoyoverse is hosting a few limited-time in-game events. Just by logging in, you can pick up rewards like the S-rank Battlesuit Option 2024, Anniversary Stigmata and Battlesuit Supply Cards. You can also get the Coralie Character Card, her recommended weapon and Anniversary Frame by finishing a main story chapter and its related tasks. You can also pick up the Disciplinary Perdition’s new outfit by participating in the event.
A few real-world events are happening to celebrate Part 2’s launch as well. Hoyoverse is collaborating with companies like Razer to release themed gaming gear and peripherals, while other events kick off all around the world. From March 1 to March 3, events will be held in Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles and Discovery Plaza, Bangkok to celebrate the launch.
Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 launches on February 29, 2024.
