Exciting New Map Coming to Honkai: Star Rail 2.6?

Many rumors are circulating about the plot of Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6. Some leaks suggest that Sunday, the former head of the Oak Family who fell from grace, could come back in the main storyline. There’s also talk that the Trailblazer might go back to Penacony to wrap up some unfinished business before heading to a new planet inspired by Greek themes.

After leaks revealed that Honkai: Star Rail will introduce the Paperfold Academy in Version 2.6, the leaker Flying Flames posted the layout of the new map. On Reddit, they shared a screenshot showing an overhead view of the large map, featuring a main building with several wings and a garden. The post also included a picture of what seems to be a dark underground room inside the academy.

Is the map for Paperfold Academy?

In the comments, many Honkai: Star Rail fans believe the map layout is for the Paperfold Academy in Penacony. Some are hoping Dr. Ratio will show up as a teacher there. One of Penacony's documents mentions that Paperfold Academy is haunted and has a Memory Zone Meme hidden in its library. This suggests the Trailblazer might return in Version 2.6 to confront the entity, either in the main storyline or a side quest.

There's a lot of excitement for Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6, especially with the introduction of the new 5-star character Rappa, who could be key to the Trailblazer's possible return to Penacony. There are also rumors that Sunday might come back as a boss enemy in Version 2.6, which could mean trouble for the Trailblazer and their team.

Version 2.6 might also set the stage for Sunday’s rumored banner release in a future update. He is expected to be a 5-star Imaginary-type Harmony character, making him a support unit similar to his younger sister, Robin. It will be interesting to see how Sunday, as a disgraced member of the Oak Family, could change the game’s meta, especially as a support for some of the top damage dealers.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.6 is expected to be released on October 22, 2024.