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Honkai: Star Rail on Windows Pc

Developed By: COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 430.031 votes

Last Updated: March 09, 2025

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 3.1.0
Size 313.6 MB
Release Date March 08, 25
Category Adventure Games

Game Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (9)]

What's New:
Version 3.1 "Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne" is Now Available!New Characters: Tribbie (Harmony: Quantum), Mydei (Destruction:... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG.
Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players wi... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Honkai: Star Rail and play on Windows PC. Honkai: Star Rail is free Adventure game, developed by COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.. Latest version of Honkai: Star Rail is 3.1.0, was released on 2025-03-08 (updated on 2025-03-09). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of Honkai: Star Rail is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 430,031 users, 64,868 users had rated it 5*, 285,480 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Honkai: Star Rail on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Honkai: Star Rail on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Honkai: Star Rail on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Honkai: Star Rail using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Honkai: Star Rail" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Honkai: Star Rail on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Honkai: Star Rail" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Honkai: Star Rail is a new HoYoverse space fantasy RPG.
Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills.
Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward!

□ Explore Distinct Worlds — Discover the boundless universe filled with wonder
3, 2, 1, initiating warp! A space station with Curios sealed away, a foreign planet with an eternal winter, a starship hunting down abominations, the Planet of Festivities nested in sweet dreams, a new horizon for Trailblaze where the Three Paths intersect... Every stop of the Astral Express is a never-before-seen view of the galaxy! Explore fantastical worlds and civilizations, uncover mysteries beyond imagination, and set out on a journey of wonder!

□ Riveting RPG Experience — A best-in-class immersive adventure beyond the stars
Embark on a galactic adventure where you shape the story. Our cutting-edge engine renders high-quality cinematics in real-time, our innovative facial expression system concocts genuine sentiments, and HOYO-MiX's original score sets the stage. Join us now and journey through a universe of conflict and collaboration, where your choices define the outcome!

□ Fateful Encounters Await! — Cross paths with characters intertwined by destiny
As you traverse the sea of stars, you'll not only have countless adventures, but also many chance encounters. You will forge friendships in a frozen land, fight side by side with comrades in the Xianzhou crisis, and have unexpected encounters in a golden dream... On this alien world, you will meet greet companions walking these different paths amongst the starts and experience incredible journeys together. Let your laughter and woes compose the story of your present, past, and future.

□ Turn-based Combat Reimagined — Exhilarating Multifaceted Gameplay Fueled by Strategy and Skill
Engage in a combat system that sports a variety of team compositions. Match your lineups based on your enemy's qualities and strike while the iron is hot to bring down your foes and claim victory! Break Weaknesses! Deliver Follow-up Attacks! Deal Damage over Time... Countless strategies and tactics await your unlocking. Build an approach suited for you and face the onrush of successive challenges! Beyond the thrilling turn-based combat, there are also simulation management modes, casual elimination mini-games, puzzle exploration, and more... Explore an exciting variety of gameplay and experience endless possibilities!

□ Top-Tier Voice Actors for an Immersive Experience — A dream team of multiple language dubs assembled for the entire story
When words come alive, when stories give you a choice, when characters possess a soul... We present to you dozens of emotions, hundreds of facial expressions, thousands of lore pieces, and a million words that make up this universe's beating heart. With full voice-over in four languages, the characters will transcend their virtual existences and become your tangible companions, creating a new chapter in this tale together with you.

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Version 3.1 "Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne" is Now Available!
New Characters: Tribbie (Harmony: Quantum), Mydei (Destruction: Imaginary)
Returning Characters: Yunli (Destruction: Physical), Huohuo (Abundance: Wind)
New Light Cones: If Time Were a Flower (Harmony), Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path (Destruction)
New Story: Trailblaze Mission "Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne"
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.