As Amphoreus chapter of Honkai: Star Rail draws to a close, players are eagerly anticipating Astral Express's next uncharted journey.

Although the developers have not yet officially announced the next destination of Astral Express, Trailblazers have already foreseen the next world they will visit through some information - Edo Star, which is inspired by Japanese culture and mentioned many times in the game.

Before embarking on the long journey to Edo Star, players will first be treated to the 3.7 update. Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.7 is expected to release on November 4, 2025 (UTC-5).

The extensive leaks and community discussions have not only fueled excitement for this world before its official debut, but also revealed that several popular characters will be receiving new forms, injecting new vitality and strategic possibilities into the game.

Edo Star Core Characters

According to community rumors, Edo Star boasts a stellar cast of key characters, with two particularly eye-catching characters.

First up is the long-rumored Star Rail version of Yae Sakura in Honkai: Star Rail, who could become one of the most powerful characters in this new world.

She belongs to Ice-type character in Elation Path, marking the official debut of this incredibly popular character within the game universe, highly anticipated by fans.

It's rumored that she will possess high burst damage and strong crowd control, making her addition likely to enrich many players' future journeys. Furthermore, players can obtain enough Star Rail Passes through Honkai Star Rail Top Up to snag this powerful character before others.

Another major news point to Himeko, the navigator of Astral Express. Rumor has it that she will also receive a new variant in Edo Star and is also considered one of the core characters of that world.

This suggests that players may have the opportunity to experience this key character in a whole new way and perspective.

New Protagonist Forms And Path Expansion

Beyond specific characters, Edo Star is also bringing exciting systemic updates. Consistent with its previous practice of introducing new variants in New World, Edo Star is expected to officially implement Elation unit, opening up new possibilities for players' team builds and battle strategies.

Meanwhile, the protagonist Trailblazer is also predicted to get a new variant, reportedly an Elation unit similar to Amphoreus' variant that debuted in the then-new Remembrance Path.

Furthermore, Sparkle's connection to Edo Star has been further confirmed, with it rumored to be her home planet. This seems to suggest that she may also receive a Path of Elation in the future, closely tied to the main storyline.

Upcoming Version Outlook

The developers have confirmed that Honkai: Star Rail version 3.7 will feature only one new character: the five-star Cyrene.

Her arrival completes the final piece of Amphoreus core character roster. Based on current information, Cyrene's role is support-oriented, and she is expected to provide strong support to Chrysos Heirs team.

With such a dense and intensive update schedule approaching, proper resource planning is crucial. This allows players to pre-collect general promotion materials and other resources, giving them a head start on rapid development after the version update.

In short, Honkai: Star Rail's future content plan appears incredibly rich and enticing. From the upcoming Cyrene to Edo Star and new character forms, which will take shape in early 2026, a series of major updates are ready for all Trailblazers to explore.