Honkai: Star Rail and Zenless Zone Zero both graced The Game Awards 2024 with new trailers. The Honkai: Star Rail trailer offered exciting first looks at the upcoming Amphoreus location and a mysterious new character, Castorice. The footage also revisited previously explored areas.
The Game Awards 2024 concluded, leaving us to review the winners and, more importantly, the trailers! MiHoYo's Honkai: Star Rail took center stage, sharing the spotlight with Zenless Zone Zero on the Los Angeles stage. This latest trailer showcased Amphoreus, the next destination in the game, and introduced the enigmatic Castorice. Existing locations also received a brief, nostalgic revisit.
Amphoreus's Grecian-inspired aesthetic is likely to enthrall Honkai fans. However, the identity and role of Castorice remain a compelling mystery.
Amphoreus and Castorice: Unveiling the Mysteries
Amphoreus's design, with its clear Grecian influences, aligns with MiHoYo's established pattern of drawing inspiration from real-world cultures. Interestingly, "ampheoreus" was an ancient Greek unit of measurement, further solidifying the Hellenic theme.
Castorice's introduction continues MiHoYo's trend of unveiling mysterious female characters before their official debut, a strategy reminiscent of previous character reveals.
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