Honkai: Star Rail Leak Reveals Exciting New NPC

A recent leak from Honkai: Star Rail has unveiled an intriguing new NPC who will soon join the game, hinting at the arrival of another member for the Astral Express crew. In addition to the wide variety of playable characters in this HoYoverse sci-fi RPG, the game also features many significant NPCs that players frequently interact with. Among them, Pom-Pom stands out as the conductor of the Astral Express, while various explorable worlds are populated with other key figures. Now, fans can anticipate the addition of a fresh face to the Astral Express.

The Astral Express is a central location in Honkai: Star Rail, serving as the primary means of transportation for players as they travel between different worlds. Early in the game, players are introduced to two crew members, March 7th and Dan Heng, who join the Trailblazer on their journey. Speculation has been rife about potential new characters that may join the interstellar train crew, with Penacony character Sunday frequently mentioned. Recent leaks, however, suggest a new NPC related to Honkai Impact 3rd is on the horizon.

New NPC for the Astral Express Revealed in Leak

A leak shared by notable HoYoverse insider HomDGCat teases an upcoming addition to the Astral Express crew in Honkai: Star Rail. According to this leak, a robotic character named "Shush" will be introduced. This robot is said to have been created by the Void Archive after being ejected from the Astral Express. Shush will reportedly be confined to the "Meeting Car" of the train, transforming the space into a vibrant "Party Car" that includes a bar, cafeteria, and board games. The leak did not specify when Shush will be making their debut in the game.

Shush's rumored background enhances the connection between Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail. The character's creator, Void Archive, plays a pivotal role in Honkai Impact 3rd, particularly in the "A Post-Honkai Odyssey" storyline. The Astral Express crew already features several nods to key characters from Honkai Impact 3rd, including an alternate-universe version of Himeko and Welt, who is the same character as Welt Yang from the earlier title.

As excitement builds for the new NPC, more details are emerging about the next destination for the Honkai: Star Rail train. Early insights suggest that the fourth playable world may be inspired by Greek and Roman empires. Additionally, leaks indicate new mechanics associated with the Version 3.0 world, hinting that "time-bending" could play a central role in gameplay. With Shush's introduction and further connections to Honkai Impact 3rd, fans of the Honkai lore have plenty to look forward to in the game.