In the 1.6 version broadcast, Honkai: Star Rail players were treated to a slew of announcements and exciting updates for the game's future. A standout moment in the livestream was the revelation that the Penacony region is set to be added in the 2.0 update, bringing with it a cast of colossal characters for gamers to anticipate.
Penacony characters were initially leaked by various sources, sparking heated debates across different gaming forums. The recent official livestream of Honkai: Star Rail not only confirmed these characters but also unveiled their appearances and potential roles in the game world at large, and specifically in the upcoming Penacony expansion.

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During the livestream and on the Honkai: Star Rail Twitter (X) forum, developers introduced the characters through images on 'cards' to confirm the previously leaked information, specifically:
- Misha serves as the guardian at Grezy Hotel. He's a polite and intelligent young boy with dreams of becoming a space traveler like his grandfather. His official release is slated for phase two of the Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 update.
- Acheron, a VIP guest hailing from the Galaxy Ranger ranks.
- Firefly, a guide from Penacony and a member of the Iris tribe. Introduced as a genetically enhanced individual and the captain of the 'Straightforward Knights' squad.
- Gallagher, a security personnel and a member of the Wolf tribe in Penacony.