Honkai Impact 3rd v8.1 Update: Drumming in New Resolutions

Honkai Impact 3rd Version 8.1 "Drumming in New Resolutions" Set for February 20th Launch

The highly anticipated Version 8.1 update for Honkai Impact 3rd, titled "Drumming in New Resolutions", launches on February 20 with exciting new content including battlesuits, outfits, and anniversary rewards.

What's New in Version 8.1

Kiana returns with her brand-new SD-type battlesuit "Ba-Dum! Fiery Wishing Star", featuring a powerful staff weapon and devastating 4-hit fire attacks. Her combos build Passion Marks that trigger explosive area-of-effect damage.

The update introduces new weapon and PRI-ARM upgrades to amplify her combat effectiveness. Herrscher of Human: Ego also receives specialized equipment including Divine Keys, PRI-ARMs, and matching stigma sets.

Storywise, Version 8.1 delves deeper into Leylah's narrative following the Spring Festival events. Kiana partners with Rice Cake on a new mission from Theresa that takes them to the Moon Base for festive celebrations. Completing story interludes rewards players with Crystals, Source Prisms, and other valuable items.

A special board game mechanic lets players collect Yearly Chibis to assemble their dream team. Earn shop tokens redeemable for Crystals, Coralie's new outfit, and other exclusive rewards.

New Character Outfits

Beyond Coralie, both Luna and Vita receive stylish new outfits. Players can obtain Luna's outfit through spend bonuses, while Vita's costume arrives via Outfit Supply.

Anniversary Celebration Rewards

The anniversary event offers generous gifts for players:

• Daily Login Rewards: 7 days of consecutive logins grants a Prism Stigma Level-Up Coupon and anniversary emblem
• Post-Update Bonus: Continuing the login streak for another 7 days earns Kiana's Stigma Option, Herrscher of Human's Stigma Option, and 10 Equipment Supply Cards
• Special February 25-March 4 Login: Claim an S-rank Battlesuit Option, Battlesuit Supply Cards, and bonus Crystals
• Launch Gift: All players receive 5 free Battlesuit Supply Cards when the update goes live

The update will be available on Google Play Store. For more Honkai universe content, check out our coverage of Honkai Star Rail Version 3.1 "Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne".