When Amphoreus was first revealed, there had been rumors thatHonkai: Star Railwould include time-bending that is said to be a core gameplay mechanic in the chapter. This was intriguing because it would be a first forHonkai: Star Railand there was a lot of speculation about how it would work during exploration and/or combat.
During the recentHonkai: Star RailVersion 3.0Special Program stream, the developers revealed that Trailblazer will have the ability to control time in certain areas in Amphoreus. Initial snippets show how the unique mechanic works, which actually has an important role in the next arc’s story.
Trailblazer’s Time Control Ability is a Big Deal in Amphoreus
Amphoreus is a mysterious dystopian world that survived a millennium-long war between Titans and mortals. When the Astral Express Crew arrives, they will meet a group of heroes known as the Chrysos Heirs, whose mission is to obtain the Titans' Coreflames, so they can bring the planet back to its former glory.Amphoreus also has influences from Greek mythology, which are evident in the characters, locations, and even the gameplay.
As mentioned, one of the core gameplay mechanics ofHonkai: Star Rail’s Amphoreus arc is the Trailblazer’s ability to control time, also known as Oronyx’s Prayer. Oronyx is known as the Titan of Time, who governs the past, present, and future of Amphoreus, and also safeguards memories. According toHonkai: Star Rail’s devs, Trailblazer is able to use the Titan’s power through a phenomenon known as Oronyx’s Miracle, allowing them to recreate illusions of the past and restore certain objects to their original state.
Gameplay clips fromHonkai: Star Rail’s Version 3.0 Special Program streamshowed the Trailblazer exploring a ruin within Castrum Kremnos and approaching a tome to activate Oronyx’s Prayer, which is symbolized by an hourglass symbol at the lower right of the screen. This gives them the ability to see visions of the past that can help them rebuild accessways to reach certain areas and, in some cases, the timelines can converge, and the Trailblazer can see the map’s past and present states.
The rewind ability allows them to stop time at the right moment to create walkways, clear debris, and even stop Zagreus, a mischievous thief, from stealing a treasure chest from the overworld. This new gameplay mechanic is quite similar toLife is StrangeandLife is Strange: Double Exposure’s time-bending powers, where players can utilize these skills to solve puzzles.
It’s still unknown if the time control mechanic will be available across the entirety of Amphoreus, or just a specific area similar to Penacony’s Dreamscape.Honkai: Star Raildevs also teased that there would be a special map in the Amphoreus update where the Trailblazer “can experience the past and present in all its glory.”
Likewise, the importance of this power is still under wraps, which could be a hint that Oronyx’s presence could be a big deal in the long run. This is interesting because there is a rumor thatMarch 7th might get a massive role inHonkai: Star RailVersion 3.0because of an unannounced character in her likeness known by their Divine Authority, “Oronyx, Veil of Evernight.” For now, players will just have to wait untilHonkai: Star RailVersion 3.0 launches on January 15 to find out more about Amphoreus and everything within it.
