Step-by-Step Guide to Manually Update Honkai Star Rail 2.7 on PC

With the release of Honkai: Star Rail version 2.7, players can look forward to a wealth of new content that includes two new characters, exciting events, and fresh missions. To access these updates, players typically use the HoyoPlay launcher for automatic updates, although some users have reported reliability issues. This guide will walk you through the process of manually updating to version 2.7 on your PC.

Manual Update Process for Honkai: Star Rail 2.7

To bypass dependency on HoyoPlay, players can manually download the necessary patch files and voice packs. The patch files are identical to those retrieved by the launcher from miHoYo’s servers.

Essential Files for Update

To successfully update, you will need to obtain both the patch file and at least one audio file pack. It’s crucial to download files one at a time to prevent corruption in the zip files. Ensure you select the audio pack that matches your Windows default language:

Patch File: Required for the update
Audio File Packs: Download the appropriate pack based on your system’s language setting
- If your Windows language is set to English, the English audio pack is necessary.

Below are the links to download the needed files:

Patch File	Size
Honkai: Star Rail Patch 2.6 to 2.7	20.2 GB
Chinese Audio Pack (CN)	5.5 GB
Chinese Audio Pack (TW)	5.5 GB
English Audio Pack	6.5 GB
Japanese Audio Pack	6.8 GB
Korean Audio Pack	5.4 GB

Step 1: Start the Update via the Launcher

Begin by ensuring that your launcher is updated; this typically occurs automatically upon opening it. After the update completes, start the download for the new patch and then pause it after a few moments.

Update Honkai Star Rail — Screenshot courtesy of Prima Games

Step 2: Close the Launcher

Once you have paused the update, exit the launcher completely, ensuring it is not still running in the background.

Exiting Launcher — Screenshot courtesy of Prima Games

Step 3: Transfer Zip Files to the Game Directory

Next, transfer the downloaded zip files into the Games directory where Honkai: Star Rail is installed. Make sure to replace any temporary files (designated as uncomplete_tmp) during this process.

C:\Program Files\Star Rail\Games

Step 4: Resume Download in the Launcher

Relaunch the HoyoPlay launcher and resume the download. The launcher should automatically recognize the files you’ve already downloaded.

Once you complete these steps, Honkai: Star Rail will be successfully updated to version 2.7 on your PC. When you start the game, it may download additional files, which is a standard procedure.

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