DualShockers recently had the honor to speak with the development team ofHonkai: Star Rail, and we obviously asked the obvious question: are we getting some console releases forStar Rail, most notably on PS4 and PS5, like withGenshin Impact?
Were you lucky enough to get into theHonkai: Star RailClosed Beta Test? The latest game byGenshinandHonkai Impactdeveloper, HoYoverse, received its second Beta on May 25. Players from all around the world can now experience this new turn-based RPG and sci-fi-themed adventure. Only on iOS, Android, and PC though.
HoYoverse Teases Console Port Announcement ForHonkai: Star Rail
During our Q&A session with theHonkai: Star Raildevelopers, while the devs emphasized that the current Closed Beta Test only supports PC, iOS, and Android devices, they also told us to “stay tuned for prompt updates” regarding console releases.
What IfStar RailAlso Got Released On Xbox?
Now, the biggest question will be whether an Xbox version ofHonkai: Star Railwill be happening or not. Soon after the release ofGenshin Impacton July 31, 2025, on PC, Mobile, and PS4, HoYoverse (still named miHoYo back then) hadstatedthe game would come to PS5 but that there were no plans for Xbox. MaybeHonkai: Star Railwill follow a different strategy?
HoYoverse’s Console Port Announcement Strategy
It’s also interesting to note that while the various console versions ofGenshin Impactwere only officially announced months after one another, HoYoverserevealed several months agothatGenshin Impactwas always planned to be released on consoles. Yes, even the Nintendo Switch version which is currently MIA. So,HoYoverse fans on consoles, please don’t panic and don’t bring out the copium just yet! Just wait patiently for future announcements.
Stay tuned as we will have more exclusive comments regardingHonkai: Star Railfrom our Q&A with the devs.
Besides Honkai Star Rail, HoYoverse is also working on future updates of its ongoing games,Honkai Impact 3rd,Genshin Impact,Tears of Themis, and more. Moreover, another brand new project,Zenless Zone Zero, was also revealed on August 14, 2025.
