Honkai Star Rail: Version 1.6 Introduces a New Pure Fiction Game Mode

The Special Program Livestream for Version 1.6 of Honkai Star Rail officially announced the new Pure Fiction game mode that is releasing with the 1.6 update. While players have already known some details about the game mode from leaks, Hoyoverse released a post on HoYoLAB with in-depth details about Pure Fiction and highlighted the features, and details of the new game mode. 

The post also provided details on the new auto-clear feature, the new item shop that will be available to players, and the changes to Memory of Chaos and how Pure Fiction would fit in alongside MoC as an Endgame challenge in Honkai Star Rail.

Pure Fiction is The Latest Endgame Challenge in Honkai Star Rail

Pure Fiction, which is set to be released on 27 December 2023 alongside the Version 1.6 Update, challenges players to travel through different stages, gathering points and unlocking rewards along the way. The details of the Pure Fiction Game Mode were just made available by Hoyoverse via an official beginner's tutorial on HoYoLAB, which sheds light on the gameplay mechanics and features of Pure Fiction alongside new changes that are coming to the Memory of Chaos.

Key Features of Pure Fiction

1. Challenge and Accumulate Points:

   • Trailblazers will face a series of stages with escalating difficulty, aiming to accumulate points and unlock rewarding prizes.

   • Each stage presents specific objectives that yield additional points, offering an opportunity for bonus rewards.

2. Team Strategy and Buffs:

   • Players must assemble two dedicated teams and choose a stage buff for each team, emphasizing strategic planning for success.

   • "Whimsicality" effects and customizable "Cacophony" effects provide buffs that can significantly impact strategy and outcomes.

3. Continuous Action:

   • Enemies will continuously spawn in Pure Fiction until the Cycles end, challenging players to deal continuous damage and accumulate points strategically.

4. Stellar Rewards:

   • Accumulating Stars in Pure Fiction unlocks a variety of rewards, including a cumulative total of 720 Stellar Jades.

New Additions to Pure Fiction and Memory of Chaos in Version 1.6

1. "Jokes Come True" Item Shop:

   • A new in-game item shop will be introduced, offering players the chance to redeem various items, including Stellar Jades, Self-Modeling Resin, and Relic Rewards using "Jade Feathers."

2. Treasures Lightward Tab:

   • The "Treasures Lightward" tab will debut in Version 1.6, featuring both the original Forgotten Hall game mode and the newly added Pure Fiction mode, providing Trailblazers with a comprehensive overview of their current status.

3. Jade Feathers Currency:

   • Earned through star rewards in Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall: Memory of Chaos game modes, Jade Feathers can be used to redeem valuable rewards in the "Jokes Come True" store.

4. New Levels and Auto-Clear Function:

   • Stages 11 and 12 will be officially opened, offering additional challenges and Stellar Jade rewards.

   • The Auto-Clear function for Forgotten Hall will be introduced, allowing Trailblazers to quickly complete stages based on levels already completed.

5. Express Crew Optimizations:

   • The Party Setup function in Forgotten Hall will be optimized, ensuring a seamless transition from previous levels.

   • A shortcut button will be added to the Team Setup stage in Pure Fiction for player convenience.

Honkai Star Rail has seen rapid development in the past months and is consistently getting quality content not limited to story missions and events but also with new endgame challenges and consistent quality-of-life updates with every patch and if the trend continues, the game is on track to stay at the top of the leaderboards for the foreseeable future.