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Honkai Impact 3rd will add a new character, chapter and in-game events in Banquet of Helix update this August 11th

Honkai Impact 3rd will add a new character, chapter and in-game events in Banquet of Helix update this August 11th

Honkai Impact 3rd is launching v5.9 [Banquet of Helix] this August 11th, letting players dive into a steampunk theme with a new character, fun summer events, new outfits and so much more. The popular sci-fi RPG welcomes Vill-V or Vill-Vs - a new character with eight personalities in one body. The latest update also adds Story Chapter XXXI, plus sizzling new outfits for Valkyries.

In Honkai Impact 3rd's latest update, players can look forward to fresh areas to explore in the Open World map, along with challenges that offer bountiful rewards for players. There will also be a fab new adventure on a summery holiday island to celebrate the season. Taking part in these in-game festivities will reward players with Miss Pink Elf's outfit Summer Miss Elf, plus Mobius' new outfit Daughter of Corals and Pardo’s new outfit Midsummer Collector.

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In addition, Vill-V or Vill-Vs is a new chaotic character who can be the Scholar, the Expert and the Great Magician, each one bringing its own unique flavour into the fray. Plus, the new Story Chapter XXXI will be the longest one in the game so far, with approximately three to four hours to clear.

If you're keen on joining in on the festivities, you can download Honkai Impact 3rd on the iOS App Store and on the Google Play Store for Android devices. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases. You can join the community of followers on Twitter to stay updated on all the latest developments, head on over to the official website to learn more info about the game, or take a little sneak peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the game's updates as well.

Are you on the hunt for more similar titles that will put your skills to the test on your mobile device? Why not take a gander at our list of the best Android RPGs?

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Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.