Gaming

Honkai: Star Rail 2.5: Wardance unfolds, 3 characters debut

New adventures, powerful allies, new adversaries

Published

September 3, 2024

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Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.5 will arrive on September 10, 2024, HoYoverse announced during the “Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue” special program last weekend.

The update will introduce the eagerly awaited Wardance ceremony. The ongoing saga at Xianzhou Luofu will conclude, while trailblazers will have to enlist the help of new allies as they prepare for new adventures and new adversaries in the process.

Players can watch the latest preview from HoYoverse below. it’s the second update for the space fantasy RPG in less than two months.

A special Warp event will kick off the first half of Version 2.5, and shall feature the return of limited 5-star characters Robin, Black Swan, and Kafka. And in the second half, limited 5-star character Topaz will have a rerun.

The Warp count for the guaranteed 5-star will be shared across rerun and current limited banners. Switching banners won’t reset the guarantee count.

A prison break keeps Luofu generals busy

Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 follows a recent prison break in The Shackling Prison, where the Cloud Knights have arrived to initiate rescue efforts. General Feixiao will personally lead her troops to capture the escaped Borisin criminals and secure the surface of the Luofu.

Meanwhile, General Jing Yuan will investigate the incident, as General Huaiyan will oversee the Luofu’s Six Commissions. As secrets within the Shackling Prison are revealed, the trailblazing silkpunk saga will race towards its climax.

Wardance unfolds

Moreover, the Luminary Wardance is finally set to ignite in Version 2.5. Familiar faces, like Luka, will be visiting Luofu for the first time.

Trailblazers who engage in activities related to the Wardance can earn the charming pet “Tuskpir” as a companion. Alongside the ceremony, the Xianzhou will host other exciting events for players to dive in and explore.

Formidable new allies

As the Wardance unfolds, players may recruit the services of Feixiao, a 5-star character. She is the Merlin’s Claw of Xianzhou Yaoqing and one of the Seven Arbiter-Generals.

A master of all forms of martial arts, Feixiao herself is the ultimate weapon. She is celebrated by both soldiers and civilians as “The Vanquishing General.” In battle, she accumulates “Flying Aureus” with every few attacks.

This Spiritus granted by the Reignbow fuels her power and duty. She also benefits from her teammates’ strikes.

And when she uses her ultimate, Feixiao consumes the Flying Aureus and carries out a series of powerful attacks on the enemy with her gunblades or battle-axe. This ultimate reduces the enemy’s Toughness and bypasses their Weakness Type, enhancing her Weakness Break Efficiency in the process.

Another anticipated 5-star character from the Xianzhou allies is Lingsha. The reliable Cauldron Master, Lingsha ensures her allies are all well-protected.

In battle, Lingsha stands out with her ability to summon Fuyuan, an incense beast she created. This beast assists in combat, but dissipates after a few actions. But Lingsha can use her Skill to extend Fuyuan’s actions for follow-up attacks. This attack deals damage to all enemies and also dispels one debuff from allies, restoring their HP as well.

Finally, her ultimate deals damage to all enemies, heals all allies, and inflicts the Befog steak, which increases Break damage on enemies.

Rounding out the list of debuting characters in 2.5 is Moze, a 4-star Shadow Guard of the Yaoqing. Known for his reticence and solitary nature, Moze operates in secrecy, rarely revealing himself.

But as an ally, he marks a single enemy as the Prey and then enters the Departed state while the Prey is on the field. After allies attack the Prey, he deals additional damage.

His ultimate, on the other hand, deals damage to enemies and launches a follow-up attack. His package allows players to bring a new level of strategy to the battlefield.

Gaming

Star Wars: Galactic Racer shows off new gameplay at State of Play

Podracing returns

Published

February 15, 2026

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer made a fresh appearance at Sony’s State of Play, revealing new gameplay ahead of its 2026 launch.

The new trailer highlights high-speed races across both new and familiar planets from the Star Wars galaxy. It also confirms the return of podracing, the franchise’s most iconic motorsport, alongside a wider range of repulsorcraft built for different racing styles.

Players step into the role of Shade, a lone pilot drawn into the Galactic League. The league operates outside the law in the Outer Rim and is currently controlled by Kestar Bool, a powerful and corrupt figure. With his league on the brink of collapse, organizer Darius Pax turns to Shade to fight back and reclaim control.

The campaign features a branching structure. Choices affect events, alliances, and access to parts, tools, and upgrades. Players can experiment with landspeeders, skim speeders, speeder bikes, and podracers, then fine-tune each vehicle with the help of mechanic Hibi.

Beyond the story, the game offers multiple modes. Online races support up to 12 players across several competitive formats. Arcade mode focuses on instant action, time trials, and leaderboard runs. Scenarios mode introduces unique challenges, from practice sessions on new tracks to demanding races designed to test mastery and precision.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026.

Gaming

New Resident Evil Requiem trailer teases a return to the RPD

The title officially launches on February 27.

Published

February 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Fresh off a stellar 2025 filled with award-winning titles, the world of games is now going through a calm before another inevitable storm. We’re still some ways away from the next explosion of amazing titles. For now, however, an upcoming major title is looking to kick off 2026 with a huge bang. Coming very soon, Resident Evil Requiem just got another trailer, and yes, there’s more Leon to go around.

Late last year, Capcom revealed a bombshell announcement it’s been saving up since the title’s big reveal. Resident Evil Requiem will feature the return of the franchise’s most iconic protagonist, Leon Kennedy. The suave agent will play alongside FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who heads to Raccoon City to investigate a series of strange deaths.

Since the two characters clearly have opposing personalities, fans have speculated that they will have opposing playstyles. Now, through a new trailer, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will mix the two genres that the franchise is known for.

Ashcroft, unused to fighting, will have portions more tailored for survival horror, akin to the more recent titles in the series. Meanwhile, Kennedy is back to his gun-toting ways, featuring the same action he’s known for in Resident Evil 4.

Beside the playstyles, there are few Easter eggs for the upcoming title. For example, Sherry makes a very subtle appearance. Also, and this is the kicker, Leon is coming back to Raccoon Police Department in the trailer’s final moments.

Resident Evil Requiem is now available for preorders. The title will officially launch on February 27 for all major platforms.

Entertainment

Jason Momoa will star in upcoming Helldivers film adaptation

Justin Lin is set to direct.

Published

February 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Jason Momoa in A Minecraft Movie

PlayStation’s State of Play is about games. However, there are a few times when the semi-regular event can spawn hype for something outside the realm of gaming. Today is one of those times. Sony Pictures and PlayStation have released more information about the upcoming Helldivers movie adaptation.

Early last year, Sony teased a variety of upcoming adaptations for its tentpole franchises. This announcement included Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, and Helldivers.

Today, as reported by Variety, the Helldivers film finally has a leading man. Jason Momoa, who starred in the Minecraft adaptation previously, will star in the film.

Since the franchise isn’t really known for a specific main character, it’s unknown who the star will play. We also don’t know his co-stars yet.

Alongside Momoa, Justin Lin will direct the film. The director is known for his work with the Fast and Furious franchise.

Plot-wise, the Helldivers franchise seems tailor-made for the movies. It’s not a supremely story-driven game, but its premise is endlessly adaptable. The games always revolve around a group of soldiers called Helldivers, who protect Super Earth from a host of alien threats. These threats include rogue robots and bug-like creatures.

The film, whatever it might tackle, will premiere on November 10, 2027.

Helldivers 2 launched back in 2024. At the time, the game was exclusive for the PlayStation and PC. However, it recently launched on the Xbox, too.

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