Honkai Star Rail: Developing Mobile Games on Xianzhou

The Reverie Hotel.

Acheron's room.

"What are you doing in my room?"

Hearing the cold question from behind, Black Swan was slightly startled!

She hadn't expected Acheron's perception to be so sharp!

Even in the Dreamscape, she could sense her presence as a Memetic Entity.

However, Black Swan didn't panic.

As a Memokeeper, she had encountered situations like this many times while collecting memories.

After steadying herself slightly, she spoke in a deliberately casual tone, "To be honest, I'm very curious about you."

"I'm Black Swan, a Memokeeper from the Garden of Recollection."

"Let's make an exchange."

Acheron stared coldly at Black Swan, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Just as Black Swan was about to continue speaking, the television in the room suddenly flickered.

The SoulGlad advertisement was replaced by a news broadcast.

The host's voice rang out, "Good evening to all the dream-chasing visitors in Penacony!"

"We interrupt with breaking news—"

"The universe-level game Honkai: Star Rail, developed by Yu Ling, has just launched a brand-new 0 version!!!"

"It's reported that this version's content will be a Trailblaze journey set in Penacony!"

"The Iris Family representative has secured a collaboration with the renowned streamer—Little Gui, Guinevere."

"Visitors can choose to enter the Dreamscape and experience the new version firsthand or follow the streamer's perspective to discuss and appreciate the latest storyline."

"We will set up viewing points for the livestream in popular areas across the city."

"…The Family will continue to provide you with the highest quality service…"

The new version of Honkai: Star Rail…

Updated right now?

Even Black Swan couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

Now she found herself in a dilemma.

Should she stay here and continue engaging with Acheron, or find a place to watch the latest version's storyline first?

Previously, a player had leaked on the forum:

The first limited five-star character in the new version is likely to be herself!

So, in the game, she must have her own corresponding storyline!

At this moment.

Acheron spoke up, "I have no interest in your exchange."

"Leave this place, Memokeeper."

"It's for the best for both of us."

Black Swan smiled gracefully.

Only children make choices.

She wants it all!

"I'd like to leave just like that, but unfortunately."

"I've discovered something extraordinary."

Black Swan walked over to the music box on the table.

She gently touched a burnt mark at the bottom of the music box with her finger.

"The owner of this music box isn't you, is it, beautiful ranger?"

"Its true owner met a tragic end in the Everflame Mansion just a day ago."

"As a Memokeeper and a player of Honkai: Star Rail, I naturally can't let this go so easily."

Acheron sighed softly, "What exactly do you want?"

Seeing the other party relent.

Black Swan smiled even more brightly.

Almost enchantingly.

"I want to dance with you."

"That's all."

"In exchange, I'm willing to keep this secret for you."

Black Swan glanced at the music box.

Acheron nodded slightly.

Tentatively extending her hand.

But Black Swan gently placed her hand down.

"Don't be in such a hurry."

"Look, the Penacony storyline has already begun. Why don't we sit down together, watch the latest plot, and then get what we each need?"

"In this new version, I'm honored to have become a playable character in the game."

"You must feel some apprehension toward me, right? Don't worry, in the storyline, you'll see what kind of person I am."

Acheron was momentarily stunned.

Apprehension?

Not really…

Just a bit troublesome, that's all.

After all, as a Memokeeper, if she were to draw her blade, it would inevitably cause some degree of destruction within the hotel.

In that case, it would probably be difficult to continue staying in Penacony so smoothly.

As for the latest game storyline.

Acheron was also somewhat curious.

"Yu Ling… even my traces can be imprinted and turned into game storylines."

"That's fine too. Many things won't require the effort of memorizing them forcefully."

"When I forget, I can just revisit the storyline…"

Acheron looked up.

At this moment, she even felt a glimmer of hope.

That Yu Ling could arrange as many storylines for her as possible.

However.

Acheron knew.

This was undoubtedly a pipe dream.

Her past and future.

Were too profound.

Even she herself, when gazing back and reflecting, would feel increasingly [Nihility].

This [Nihility]…

Even Honkai: Star Rail might find it difficult to replicate, right?

The TV in the room had automatically switched to the corresponding livestream.

It was the renowned galaxy streamer.

Little Gui Guinevere.

...

"Reflecting on my recent experiences… becoming a cloud Nameless, following the Astral Express Crew on one Trailblaze journey after another."

"I feel like I'm dreaming…"

"I never could have imagined the galaxy to be so vast, with thrilling stories unfolding in every corner of the universe."

"Alright, enough of the introduction."

"Let's officially begin the main storyline of Penacony!"

On the livestream screen.

It was the scene of the Astral Express drifting alone through the cosmos.

Little Gui gave a gentle tap.

Officially entering the game.

After claiming the [Train Supplies].

A golden Trailblaze Mission prompt immediately popped up!

[The Sound and the Fury, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Begin]

At the same time.

Pom-Pom sent a message.

[Pom-Pom: Hey hey]

[March 7th: Hey hey]

[Dan Heng: ...]

[Stelle: Hey hey]

[Welt: Alright, alright, let's hear what the conductor has to say first.]

[Himeko: Is it time to head to the next stop?]

[Pom-Pom: That's right, Pom! The jump device has been calibrated.]

[Pom-Pom: But before we depart, the conductor has three things to emphasize.]

[Pom-Pom: So for this little train meeting, Pom-Pom will also be joining.]

[March 7th: Yay! Then it's the usual routine.]

[March 7th: Gather in the Parlor Car~]

"It's finally happening!"

Little Gui excitedly rubbed her hands together.

Visuals: OK.

Audio: OK.

Microphone: OK.

The hotel room was filled with a faint, refreshing fragrance, and everything was ready.

Guinaifen was completely immersed in it.

As if she had truly transformed into a Nameless, waiting aboard the Astral Express for the jump to begin.

...

Astral Express.

Except for Dan Heng.

The entire Astral Express Crew had gathered in the Parlor Car.

March 7th hurriedly replied to a few messages on her phone before quickly putting it down, afraid of missing even the slightest detail of the live-streamed plot.

"Dan Heng says he's doing fine on the Luofu and will join us on Penacony after finishing up some business!"

"He's following the latest plot developments just like us!"

"Good, then there's no problem," Himeko nodded.

Pom-Pom held the remote.

Turning up the volume a bit.

On the projection screen in the middle of the car.

Was the Astral Express from the game.

Pom-Pom saw themselves speaking at the jump meeting.

"All passengers should know by now, Pom? The destination for this journey is the Planet of Festivities, Penacony."

"Although this conductor also knows that everyone has been looking forward to that famous starry hotel for a long time, before we depart, there are three things I must remind you all of."

"First, Penacony is located in the Asdana system, a galaxy rich in Memoria. Historically, it was one of the major leaks of the Memoria Zone. Even though thousands of years have passed, the Memoria concentration ahead is still higher than average."

"Usually, this wouldn't be a big issue… but everyone's physical condition is different. If you experience dizziness, hallucinations, or memory disturbances, do not take it lightly!"

"Second, Penacony is the territory of the Harmony family, and this is the first time the family has publicly invited other factions. Remember, the train is invited as a guest, and we must abide by the rules."

March 7th interjected, "Got it, it's about following local customs! Don't worry, Conductor, we won't let the Nameless down."

"Finally, the third point, it's more of a request… Pom-Pom would like to ask a favor of everyone."

"If possible—while you're on vacation, could you also spare some time to help inquire about the whereabouts of a few Nameless?"

[What Nameless?]

Himeko smiled slightly and said, "Let me explain."

"Like most worlds where the train stops, Penacony was once a station on the Silver Rail. Thousands of years ago, it was a frontier prison of the company, connected to the myriad stars through the Trailblaze."

"Back then, the Astral Express also visited Penacony—just as journeys have their gatherings and partings, according to the train's records, it seems a few passengers chose to stay here, making Penacony their final destination."

[After so long, can we still find them?]

"Don't worry, just treat it as a ritual of returning to a familiar place. After the train departed, the Stellaron severed the connections between worlds, and Penacony's ownership changed hands several times."

"How did those old Nameless who stayed here fare later? What experiences did they go through, and what traces did they leave on this world? Tracing the footsteps of our predecessors is also a kind of adventure."

"Even if they leave the starry skies, the Trailblaze of the Nameless will never end. The train conductor thinks so too, right?"

"According to the passenger roster, the three passengers who disembarked back then were named Tiernan, Ragvok, and Razalina. They were once the train's guard, mechanic, and surveyor. Beyond that, there's no other information."

Seeing the information of these three passengers in the plot.

Pom-Pom couldn't help but slightly open their mouth!

Tugging at Old Yang's pant leg, they exclaimed, "Their names appeared in the plot, Pom..."

"So, there should be related plotlines about them later, right?"

"Wuwu..."

"I really hope to see their experiences in Penacony."

Himeko comforted, "Don't worry, Conductor."

"According to Yu Ling's usual habits, since they dropped hints at the very beginning."

"They will definitely revisit it later."

"We should witness the experiences of these three former Nameless in the plot."

Pom-Pom leaned forward a couple of steps.

Surprised, they asked, "Really...?"

"Of course, although it's unlikely to appear in the main storyline, there will definitely be side quests. At the very least, there will be related items, a Light Cone... or a Relic?"

March 7th was somewhat surprised.

She leaned closer to Stelle.

Whispering, "It feels like just hearing these three names, Pom-Pom is about to cry?"

"It seems that this group of Nameless from back then had a pretty good relationship with Pom-Pom."

"I wonder if years later, when we're gone, Pom-Pom will miss us just as much?"

"Ugh, what am I saying?"

"Our Trailblaze journey will never end!"

"Free and unrestrained, we'll play until the world turns upside down!"