Summary
A new leak fromHonkai Impact 3rdis teasing a potential upcoming crossover withHonkai: Star Rail, suggesting that Sparkle may be added to the game. While HoYoverse has seen overwhelming success with games likeGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail,Honkai Impact 3rdhas stood the test of timeas one of the developer’s longest-running games. HoYoverse first launched the RPG in 2016 and has continued to support the game ever since, often making massive updates to the game at different times throughout its life. Now, HoYoverse may be planning a major crossover to come.
Honkai Impact 3rdis no stranger to crossovers with other games and franchises, withHoYoverseoften bringing its own games into the sci-fi action RPG.Honkai Impact 3rdfeatured a major collaboration withGenshin Impactin 2021, adding both Fischl and Keqing as playable characters.Honkai: Star Railalso includes several nods and allusions toHonkai Impact 3rd, with several characters receiving new versions in the 2023 RPG. However, one ofStar Rail’s characters may now be preparing to pay a visit toHonkai Impact 3rd.
Honkai Impact 3rd Leaks Honkai: Star Rail Crossover
A new leak fromHonkai Impact 3rdshared by prominent HoYoverse leaker Dim is teasingSparkle’s potential addition toHonkai Impact 3rd. According to the leak, data discovered inHonkai Impact 3rd’s 7.8 beta test has seen new assets and placeholder text added to the game referencing “Sparkle.” The hidden data does not yet includean in-game model for Sparkle, but Dim reports the chances are “big” for Sparkle to either release or “make an appearance” inHonkai Impact 3rd’s 7.8 update.Honkai Impact 3rd’s Version 7.8 is currently expected to launch sometime in October.
Sparkle’s addition toHonkai Impact 3rd’s playable cast would see the introduction of one ofStar Rail’s most popular characters to the game.Sparkle made waves following her releaseinHonkai: Star Rail, quickly becoming one of the game’s most powerful support characters. Sparkle played a major role in the main story ofStar Rail’s newest world of Penacony, with her wild and unhinged personality making her a fan-favorite. Sparkle is also currently featured onStar Rail’s limited banner, rerunning alongside new character Jiaoqiu.
A potential new crossover forHonkai Impact 3rdwould come as HoYoverse has seen plenty of recent success with its newer titles. HoYoverse recently welcomed the launch of the developer’s newest game, officially debutingZenless Zone Zerolast month to fan and critical acclaim. The RPG’s debut followed in the footsteps ofGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Rail, withZenless Zone Zerosurpassing 50 million downloadswithin just two days of its launch. The newest leaks fromHonkai Impact 3rdsuggest fans should have plenty to look forward to in the coming updates.
Honkai Impact 3rd
WHERE TO PLAY
Honkai Impact 3rd is a next-gen 3D cel-shaded anime action game. Experience epic stories and intense battles with Valkyries!Honkai is the shadow of civilization that aims to exterminate it. The Will of Honkai grew with civilization until it wished to inhibit its progress, and thus created Herrschers, humanoid beings that possess unthinkable strength. To resist Honkai and save our home, you will assume the role of a Captain who commands a memorable cast of Valkyries. The bonds you forge will become your greatest weapon against Honkai!Hard-hitting Combo ActionYour skills will bring out the full potential of powerful Valkyries! Combine their large movesets and you will be playing with endless combo possibilities!Immersive StoriesThe ongoing Honkai stories are told through top-notch gameplay, cinematics, and voice acting! you may become anyone on the battlefield!Diverse GameplayRanging from mini-games like racing and shmup to full-scale expansions like twin-stick shooter and open-world adventure, there are tons of ways to play!
