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  • Genshin： Star Rail 3.4 Version Update Preview： New Characters White Calamity & Saber Debut, Fate／Stay Night Collaboration Begins in July

    The Long Night on the Starlight Express: Preview of the 3.4 Version Update
    In July 2025, on a summer morning, the Starlight Express will usher in its 3.4 version. This is a story about waiting, and a legend about rebirth.
    Time flows so slowly on the Starlight Express, as if every star in the sky is counting down to this moment. Based on past trends, this update is expected to arrive quietly on July 2, 2025, an ordinary Wednesday. Official confirmation is expected during a special live broadcast in mid-June. All interstellar explorers are waiting for this moment, waiting for the gears of fate to turn once again.
    Under the vast starry sky, the first half of the banner will introduce a new character, “Hakuro,” and re-run three characters: “Takahashi,” “Hanabi,” and “Sunday.” Hakuro, a 5-star physical attribute character with the “Destruction” fate, serves as the main DPS. His skill mechanism does not rely on energy release for his ultimate skill but instead accumulates layers of “Destruction” to cast his ultimate. Once the Destruction reaches the specified layers, Hakuro can cast his ultimate to enter “Realm” status, where only he remains on the field, gaining self-enhancement effects and access to three unique skills.
    After entering the Realm, Hakuro will leave the Realm after a fixed number of turns and deal damage evenly distributed among all enemies. His combat rhythm revolves around allowing teammates to provide buffs outside the Realm to help him accumulate Destruction faster and activate his ultimate. Once in the Realm, all enhancement effects he gains outside the Realm will no longer expire, allowing him to deal higher burst damage during his fixed actions.
    The Fate/Stay Night collaboration will also arrive as promised, like an unavoidable fateful encounter under the stars. The collaboration banner will introduce two new characters: “Saber” and “Archer.” Additionally, this collaboration banner does not have a fixed end date, and there will be no rate-up for 4-star characters.
    Saber is a 5-star wind attribute Destruction fate main DPS character in Genshin Impact: Starlight Express, capable of dealing high burst damage by frequently casting her ultimate. Her skill mechanism focuses on using her ultimate as much as possible to inflict damage. Additionally, every time a teammate casts their ultimate, Saber gains energy and “Core Resonance” stacks, which enhance her damage output. Her combat style emphasizes using normal attacks, enhancements, and teammates’ ultimates to accumulate Core Resonance and improve overall damage efficiency.
    Archer is a 5-star quantum attribute, Hunting fate main DPS character in Genshin Impact: Starlight Express, capable of dealing high burst damage by frequently casting his skills. His skill mechanism revolves around “casting skills consecutively” to inflict massive damage. When Archer uses a skill, his turn does not end. As long as his skill points are not below 2 or he has not consecutively cast skills 5 times, he can continue using skills. Additionally, every time he casts his ultimate, he gains 2 layers of “Charge,” and every time a teammate attacks an enemy, this Charge can trigger a follow-up attack and restore 1 skill point.
    His combat style focuses on casting skills as many times as possible in a single turn. Therefore, before his turn, teammates need to provide buffs (e.g., restoring skill points or dealing additional damage) to maximize his damage potential.
    The second half of the banner will re-run three characters: “Nagisa,” “Sumire,” and “Hinata.”

  • Eula’s Icy Aria： Ignite the Hope of Teyvat!

    Ice and Snow Love: How Ayaka’s Songs Ignite Hope in Teyvat
    In this land of Teyvat, enveloped by ice and snow, the biting wind howls, and frost blankets every inch of the ground. Amidst such harsh conditions, a new voice emerges quietly. This voice is gentle yet resolute, like the warm sun in the depths of winter, offering endless hope and strength to all ice and snow warriors. The name of this songstress is Ayaka, a five-star ice element character. Though she appears as a sub-DPS, her presence is like a beacon in the dark, illuminating the path for the entire team to advance.
    Ayaka’s talents are as profound as an iceberg, with each layer holding boundless possibilities. Her unique ice element songs, akin to the soft hum of the Ice Queen, can gradually weaken the enemy’s resistance to ice. Her low-temperature cooking, like a poem woven with ice and snow, slowly reduces the enemy’s resistance to water and ice elements. Her elegant dance-like attacks, reminiscent of shattering ice crystals, bring forth the sparkle of life in the cold. Her normal attacks, though not as dazzling as the others, provide steady warmth and support to the entire team, much like a small flame in the kitchen.
    When it comes to weapons, Ayaka’s ice element songs require an instrument that can synchronize with her heartbeat. The “Melody Harp” resonates like a symphony under the moonlight, perfectly complementing her ice element songs. The “Favonius Warbow” acts as a guiding star, pointing her in the right direction. The “Skyward Harp” is like the strings of the sky, playing the melody of ice and snow in the cold wind. The “Blackclad Pole” and “The West Wind” add a touch of resilience and grace to her songs, much like flowers blooming in the snow.
    The choice of artifacts is also an indispensable harmony in her ice element song. The “Gladiator’s Finale” is like a golden stage, making her songs even more colorful. The “Archaic Petra” stands firm like the earth, providing endless power for her songs. The “Noblesse Oblige” is like a memory from the past, adding a touch of noble elegance to her melodies. Meanwhile, “Ice Wind’s Courage” and “The Gladiator’s Farewell” are like the courage of youth in the snow, infusing her songs with vibrant energy.
    In team composition, Ayaka’s ice element songs can form perfect harmony with many heroes. In an ice team, she is like the Ice Queen, joining forces with other ice element characters like Ganyu, Xingqiu, and Fischl to create a symphony of ice and snow. In a water team, she flows like a gentle stream, collaborating with Fischl, Nightlan, and Ganyu to perform an enduring water melody.
    Ayaka’s ice element songs, though soft, are like the warm sun in the harsh winter, providing the team with endless warmth and strength. On this snow-covered land, her voice will lead us to the shores of victory. May your ice element songs shine with the most moving brilliance in this vast world.

  • The Arrival of Saber, the Lord of the Winds! Analyzing the Resonance Mechanism to Unveil Her Unique Brilliance

    The Arrival of the Wind King: How Saber Uses Critical Hits to Slice Through Enemies, and Her Unique Journey
    In this vast universe of Star Trail: Railroad, a new ruler is finally arriving. Hailing from the “Destruction” pathway, this Wind-type character, named Saber, is a master of using the power of the wind to dominate the battlefield. Does this sound familiar? Yes, she is the legendary five-star Wind-type character, dedicated to showcasing the full potential of the Wind element. Her exclusive weapon is called “A Thankless Coronation”, which translates to “No Reward Coronation”—a name that sounds bleak but holds extraordinary power.
    In the 3.4 update of Genshin Impact: Star Trail, this Wind King will make her debut. As a veteran player, I can already predict the refreshing experience she will bring. Frankly, Wind-type characters haven’t always been the most popular in teams, but Saber is no ordinary character—her skill system is incredibly unique, especially with the “Furnace Resonance” mechanic, which reminds me of those childhood games where you collect bottle caps to redeem toys.
    Let’s start with her exclusive weapon. While the name “A Thankless Coronation” might sound depressing, its effects are anything but. Equipping this weapon significantly boosts Saber’s critical damage and attack power. And when her energy reaches a certain threshold, her output erupts explosively, like a boiling pot about to release a burst of high-pressure steam. It’s as if she’s telling her enemies, “You’re done for.”
    Next, her Normal Attack is called “Wind King’s Domain”. This is no ordinary Normal Attack—each strike deals 100% of her attack power as Wind-type damage while also charging up for her enhanced attacks. This design reminds me of those passionate manga I read as a kid, where the protagonist trains relentlessly, waiting for the perfect moment to transform into a powerful hero. Honestly, this design makes me want to keep pressing the attack button non-stop.
    Then there’s her Elemental Skill, “Wind King’s Hammer”. This is her main combat skill and the one she uses most frequently. Not only does it deal 150% of her attack power as Wind-type damage to single targets, but it also hits surrounding enemies for an additional 75% of her attack power. And here’s the kicker: when Saber has “Furnace Resonance”, the damage multiplier increases further, with each layer of resonance boosting the damage by 14%. This design is both exciting and frustrating, much like playing a coin game that requires precise timing.
    Now, let’s talk about her Elemental Burst, “Oath of Victory”. This is her ultimate move, and it’s nothing short of stunning. It deals 280% of her attack power as Wind-type damage to all enemies, and it also randomly strikes a single target an additional 10 times for 110% of her attack power. Frankly, this Elemental Burst is electrifying, like pulling off a flawless combo in a game right before victory.
    Finally, her talents and passive skills are worth mentioning. Her talent is called “Dragon’s Furnace Core”, which grants her 1 point of “Furnace Resonance” at the start of battle, laying the foundation for her subsequent skills. What’s even better is that whenever an ally uses their Elemental Burst, Saber’s damage output increases by 40%, and she gains 3 additional points of “Furnace Resonance”. This design makes me feel like having allies is all about giving Saber the spotlight.
    In short, Saber is a character who redefines the Wind element. Her skill system is intricate yet fun, and her explosive damage output is sure to make her a standout in any team. With her arrival in the 3.4 update, I can already imagine the waves she’ll make in the world of Star Trail: Railroad.

  • Analysis of Saber’s skills in version 3.4 of Honkai Impact 3rd The powerful appearance of the King of Wind and the ultimate release of her exclusive Light Cone

    Analysis of Saber’s skills and exclusive light cone in the 3.4 version of Honkai Impact 3rd: The ultimate liberation of the King of Wind
    In the world of anime games, characters are like a gorgeous fireworks display, and each skill is a bright light spot. Today we are going to analyze Saber, a new character that will be launched in Honkai Impact 3rd. This five-star character with wind attribute can be called the “King of Wind” in the game! Whether it is the skill design or the character background, it is exciting.
    First, let’s open Saber’s personal profile. This character with the fate of “destruction” has the attribute of wind and a rarity of five stars. In the game, five-star characters often mean more powerful abilities and more complex skill systems, and Saber is no exception. Her exclusive light cone is called “A Thankless Coronation” (Coronation without reward), and the initial attributes are already very good, with a health value of 952.6, an attack power of 582.12, and a defense power of 529.20.
    Next, let’s focus on analyzing Saber’s skill system. This character has a complete skill tree, including normal attacks, combat skills, finishing skills, talents, secret skills and other parts. The first is the normal attack, called “Wind King Barrier”, which causes 100% of the attack power of wind attribute damage to a single enemy. It seems simple, but it is the key to defeating the enemy in actual combat.
    In the combat skills part, Saber has “Wind King Hammer”, which not only causes 150% of the attack power damage to a single enemy, but also causes 75% damage to adjacent targets. What’s more exciting is that this skill is also associated with the “Heart Resonance” state. When Saber has “Heart Resonance”, if the full energy can be restored after the combat skills are cast, the damage multiplier will be increased. Every 1 point of “Heart Resonance” can increase the damage by 14%. This design reminds people of a chef carefully preparing his signature dish.
    The finishing skill is Saber’s bottom skill, called “Sword of Promised Victory”. The performance of this skill is spectacular. First, it causes wind damage of 280% of the attack power to all enemies, and then it randomly causes 10 times of 110% attack power damage to a single enemy, which reminds people of the most amazing scene in the fireworks party.
    In terms of talent, Saber has the “Dragon Heart” talent, and will immediately gain 1 point of “Heart Resonance” when entering the battle. Whenever our character casts a finishing move, Saber’s damage output will increase by 40%, and she will also gain 3 points of “Heart Resonance”. Every time a point of “Heart Resonance” is consumed, Saber can also restore 10 points of energy. This design reminds people of the “Energy Manager” in the game, and every step of the operation requires precise calculation.
    In terms of secret skills, Saber has “The Knight King’s Appearance”. After using the secret skill, the attack power will increase by 35% at the beginning of the next battle, and 2 points of “Heart Resonance” will be gained. The existence of this skill allows Saber to show strong combat power at the beginning of the battle.
    In terms of additional abilities, Saber has three very practical passive skills. The first “Crown of Stars” increases critical damage by 50% when performing combat skills, making Saber more explosive in battle. The second “Blessing of the Lake” can accumulate up to 120 overflow energy points, which will be cleared and restored after performing finishing moves. The third “Dragon Knight” increases Saber’s critical hit rate by 20%, and grants the “Magic Release” state when entering combat and performing enhanced normal attacks.

  • Genshin Impact Sets New Record with $4.1 Billion Revenue Growth, Updates, and Global Success

    The open-world game “Genshin Impact,” a second-life title, has set a new revenue record.
    According to data released by the application store analytics firm Sensor Tower, the mobile game developed by miHoYo, “Genshin Impact,” has now generated over $4.1 billion in total revenue, which is equivalent to over 28 billion RMB.
    Looking back at “Genshin Impact’s” previous achievements, in 2021, the game became the highest-grossing game of its first year, and in 2022, its total revenue successfully ranked among the top three globally, only behind Tencent’s “Honor of Kings” and “PUBG Mobile.”
    It is noteworthy that “Genshin Impact” has been in operation for over two years, yet it has maintained a relatively high revenue growth rate over such a long period in the global gaming market. Compared to similar games, what specific advantages does “Genshin Impact” possess?
    Revenue Increases by Over $1 Billion in Eight Months
    Sensor Tower’s data indicates that China remains the largest market for “Genshin Impact,” with income of about $1.4 billion, accounting for 34.6% of total revenue; Japan is the second-largest market, with $960 million, representing 23.2%. The United States and South Korea follow with 16.4% and 6.1% of revenue respectively, totaling $860 million and $250 million.
    Indeed, in May 2022, the game’s total revenue approached $3 billion. Eight months later, the revenue has increased by another $1 billion, reaching $4.1 billion.
    During these eight months, “Genshin Impact” has undergone six updates, from version 2.6 to 3.3. The 3.0 major version, “Dawn Brought by a Thousand Roses,” was launched on August 24, 2022. Following the 2.0 version’s “Ricefield” map, the game introduced the “Niru” continent, as well as new five-star characters such as Tinari, Naphar, and Nayeles.
    According to Sensor Tower statistics, the global revenue of “Genshin Impact” on the first day of the 3.0 version’s release topped multiple country’s game charts, with iOS mobile revenue exceeding $12 million (approximately 82 million RMB), which is more than three times the second place of Cygames’ “Saber of Honor.”
    In November 2022, the 3.2 version was launched, which opened up the “Grass God” Naphar and popular character Yawning Coyote’s character pool. According to data from the app analysis platform InMobi, within ten days of the 3.2 version’s release, daily revenue showed a steady increase, peaking on November 4th when daily iOS revenue reached approximately $6.3 million (approximately 43 million RMB).
    (Chart: Daily estimated peak revenue of the 3.2 version reached over $6.3 million on November 4th)
    In less than two weeks after the 3.2 version’s launch, “Genshin Impact” generated over 230 million RMB in revenue, setting a new record for the game’s character pool revenue.
    In addition to its high revenue growth rate, “Genshin Impact” has also garnered positive user reviews and external buzz. Currently, on the TapTap gaming community, the game has an overall score of 8.7, with over 410,000 users rating it, of which 200,000 users gave it a five-star rating. In July, “Genshin Impact” released the “Genshin·Tevaotan Chapter” in-between episode PV “Winter Night Fool Play,” with a Bilibili play count exceeding 20.81 million and a YouTube play count of over 13.62 million.
    In December, “Genshin Impact” won the “Voice of the Player” award at the TGA 2022, voted by players based on their preferences.
    In terms of external promotion, “Genshin Impact” has also been active. On one hand

  • A long reflection on the loneliness and perseverance of players behind the material collection of Mingchao Xiakong

    In the game world, there is a kind of wonderful loneliness, like the shadow cast under the street lamp in the middle of the night, silent but real. The material collection of Xiakong in Mingchao seems boring and tedious, but it is actually a metaphor for the loneliness and perseverance in the hearts of every player. While brushing the low-frequency tide eclipse sail core, you listen to the distant jazz music of Haruki Murakami in the headphones, and your thoughts drift away, as if you are not fighting alone.

    29 low-frequency tide eclipse sail cores, 40 mid-frequency, 52 high-frequency, 61 full-frequency. Those numbers are like a rhythm engraved in time by a certain existence. You repeat the actions of defeating monsters, opening treasure chests, and completing tasks. Time passes little by little, and materials accumulate little by little. Every kill and every acquisition is like a search for small happiness in life. You know how far you have to go, but you are still reluctant to stop.

    The two names of Burning Phosphorus Bone and Golden Fleece are like symbols in dreams. The Burning Phosphorus Bone was obtained from the Sighing Ancient Dragon. The name itself is like an unspeakable memory, burning and vague. It reminds you that all efforts have a price and pain behind them. But the Golden Fleece is soft and warm, like a precious toy in childhood, a comfort. If you can’t buy something, you must find it yourself, or wait patiently for the weekly purchase limit.

    The shackles in the special weapon materials remind me of the feeling of being bound and eager to break free. You upgrade them and transform them, as if you are forging yourself. The name of the shackles may imply bondage, but your heart is silently resisting. The road to growth is never easy, and you use every upgrade to prove your persistence.

    There are many types of crystallized phlogiston, from impurities to high purity, like a metaphor for each stage of life. At the beginning, it was mixed and confused, and gradually purified over time, just like we gradually sorted out our thoughts and learned to see the essence of life. You repeatedly swipe in the dungeon, and time seems to stagnate, but you know that this is a process that must be experienced. Those tired moments, perhaps only you understand.

    The day of iris blooming is particularly special. It comes from defeating the weekly challenge “Wheel of Fate”, a level with a poetic name. You fight alone on that lonely map, racing against time. When you successfully get this material, it’s like a flower blooming in the wilderness, short but extremely beautiful. You know, these beautiful moments are your motivation to keep going.

    The existence of recharge discounts and discount codes is like a bridge between the real world and the virtual world. You use real money to exchange for growth and happiness in the game, and this exchange is sometimes contradictory. You understand your choice, but you also have questions in your heart: what is worth investing in? This state of mind is like the vague sense of reality in Murakami’s writing, real and distant.

    The small prop of stuffed meat tofu is the ingenuity of game design and the sustenance of the player’s heart. It brings efficiency improvement, but also reminds you that the little happiness in life may be these tiny bonuses. The material drop increases by 50% within 30 minutes. The short-term improvement is like the occasional lucky moment in life. Cherish it, but don’t rely on it.

    The growth materials of Mingchao Xiakong are far more complicated than numbers and names. It is the company of the player in loneliness and a symbol of persistence. You keep moving forward in this virtual world, and the accumulation of materials is not only the accumulation of strength, but also the experience of the soul. Each piece of material carries the mark of time and the love you are unwilling to give up.

    Perhaps it is this loneliness and persistence that makes the players and the game resonate deeply. The game is not just entertainment, it has become an extension of real life and an emotional sustenance. You shuttle between one task after another, like the protagonist of the novel, looking for your own answer.

    In the world of Mingchao, Xiakong’s story continues. The story of the player has never stopped. On this lonely and long road, you will find that perhaps the real growth is to learn to keep that gentle and strong heart in endless waiting and collection.

  • Discussing the secret connection between the virtual world and real loneliness from the complex structure of the material of Mingchao Xiakong

    On such an evening, I sat by the window, the light was soft, and a jazz music was playing in my ears. But the five-star resonator Xiakong, who was about to appear in Mingchao, kept emerging in my mind. Her growth path and material requirements are extremely complex, like an intricate map, leading players to wander and climb in the virtual world. Looking at those low-frequency tidal erosion sail cores, medium-frequency high-frequency and even full-frequency tidal erosion sail cores, as well as burning phosphorus bones, golden wool and layers of crystallized phlogiston, I seemed to see some kind of reality mapping.

    The complex structure of the game world is like the various problems we face in real life. We are all chasing growth, but the process of growth is not simple. It is not a straight line, nor a bright and beautiful path. It is a difficult journey that requires patience, persistence, and even finding direction in countless failures and confusion. Xiakong’s growth just became a metaphor for this journey.

    Those materials with mysterious and romantic names: Tide Sail Core, sound like treasures in the depths of the sea, hiding unsolved secrets. Their classification – low frequency, medium frequency, high frequency, full frequency – reminds me of the different experiences and feelings in life. Sometimes we are overwhelmed by trivial troubles, and sometimes we are hit by strong emotional fluctuations. In the end, we must learn how to dance with these frequencies to truly grow up.

    The name of Burning Phosphorus Bone itself is full of tension. It must be obtained from the powerful Sighing Ancient Dragon, which reminds me of our “inner dragon” in reality – those fears, anxieties and difficulties. Only by facing and defeating the fear in our hearts can we get the “bone” of growth and have the strength to support the inner world.

    The setting of “Golden Fleece” is even more interesting. It symbolizes preciousness and scarcity. Players must spend a lot of time or use shells to buy it, and there is a limit every week. In real life, many things we pursue are also scarce and precious. They make us work hard, but often make people feel tired and powerless. The desire for this scarcity is like our desire for happiness, freedom, and identity. It is never satisfied, but it drives us to move forward.

    The existence of recharge discount codes is like a temptation in modern society. We often wander between reality and virtuality, trying to exchange material benefits or convenience for spiritual satisfaction. A three-percentage-point discount may seem insignificant, but it is enough to make people click and buy repeatedly and immerse themselves in it. This “virtual temptation” is a metaphor for modern life and part of our modern loneliness.

    Xiakong’s resonance circuit is a deeper spiritual line. Resonance originally means the resonance of the soul, which is a subtle connection between people and the world. In the game, various materials are used to enhance the resonance circuit, which seems to remind us that the growth of the soul is not only the external accumulation, but also the internal perception and response. Only when we can resonate with the world can we get out of loneliness and gain real power.

    The design of this game is exquisite, but it also exposes a certain dislocation between the virtual world and the real world. The strict growth system in the game certainly encourages players to invest time and money, but it also reflects the desire and anxiety of modern people for a sense of achievement and belonging. We seem to be looking for a clear path of growth, but we are trapped by countless rules and restrictions. Mingchao Xiakong’s material list is like a microcosm of modern life: complexity, pressure, expectation and anxiety intertwined.

    Playing games is not only a pastime, but also a spiritual sustenance. In this ever-changing world, people use virtual characters to realize their ideals, experience growth, and find a sense of being recognized and understood. Xiakong’s growth material reminds me that the human heart is actually complex and fragile. Real growth requires overcoming various psychological and realistic obstacles, and requires patience and courage.

    The night outside the window is getting darker, and the music is replaced by soft piano sounds. I think about this complex material list and the lives of modern people. Sometimes we are also wandering between different “frequencies” and looking for a balance between reality and virtuality. Xiakong’s story has not yet begun, and our story continues every day.