Summary

A new leak fromHonkai: Star Railis teasing the next boss coming to the Simulated Universe in Version 2.3, adding playable character Aventurine as a new challenge. Debuting with the game’s launch, the Simulated Universe has become one of the most popular permanent game modes for the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG. The Simulated Universe features multiple unique worlds for players to challenge forrewards like Stellar Jadesand Planar Ornaments, as well as alternate challenges like “Swarm Disaster” and “Gold and Gears.” Now, a familiar face is set to be the game mode’s next boss.

Honkai: Star Railhas often featured members of its wide cast of playable characters as in-game bosses, making use of their unique abilities. Characters like Kafka, Yanqing, and Gepard have all been featured as bosses within the Simulated Universe, often featuring special mechanics for their fights. Other in-game bosses like Sam have been teased for future playability withinHonkai: Star Rail, giving a taste of what’s to come from the game’s upcoming roster members. Now, Aventurine’s boss variant will be the next to join the permanent game mode.

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Honkai: Star Rail Leaks New Boss for Simulated Universe

A new leak shared by prominent HoYoverse leaker HomDGCat is teasing the boss variant ofAventurine’s addition to the Simulated Universe. According to the leak, Simulated Universe Aventurine will feature three phases, combined with a unique gambling mechanic revolving around dice. In the final phase of the boss fight,Aventurine’s dice rolls will be purposely riggedto give him higher results, with gambling and attacking dice affecting a character’s HP. Winning Aventurine’s gambling challenges will reward characters with higher damage, based on the HP lost during the gambling session.

The Aventurine boss fight is expected to feature similar mechanics within the Simulated Universe to his appearance inHonkai: Star Rail’s main story. Players will need to carefully manage Aventurine’s gambling mechanic, with the gimmick offering significant buffs for winning the gamble against him. Aventurine’s weaknesses are also expected to be similar, withQuantum characters like Kafka and Acheronexpected to be an effective choice for the fight. The Aventurine Simulated Universe boss is expected to release with Version 2.3, currently slated to launch on June 18.

Version 2.3 is set to be a major update forHonkai: Star Railfans with one of the game’s most anticipated characters confirmed to debut. Version 2.3 will welcome the long-awaitedrelease of Firefly withinHonkai: Star Rail, one of the most highly-anticipated members of Penacony’s main cast. Joining Firefly in Version 2.3 will be Jade, a new five-star Quantum character withinHonkai: Star Rail’s AoE damage-focused Erudition Path. Between new bosses and new characters,Honkai: Star Railplayers have plenty to look forward to with Version 2.3’s June launch.

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