How to Manually Update to Honkai Star Rail 2.5 on PC

The latest major update for Honkai: Star Rail is now available to pre-load, and miHoYo has released another update with tons of new content, including characters and quests to complete. However, as with every new update, the launcher isn’t as reliable, even with the unified release. Here is how you can manually update to the Honkai: Star Rail version 2.5 on PC.

Manually Update to Honkai Star Rail 2.5

With this approach, you can download the new update file, as well as individual audio packs using the download manager of your choice. The files are the same ones that the launcher uses and we don’t privately host the files.

Note: This guide assumes that Honkai: Star Rail is currently at version 2.4 on your PC

Honkai Star Rail Patch Files

Download the following patch files for version 2.4 using a third-party download manager of your choice. Only download one file at a time to avoid corruption issues in the zip files.

For this method to work, you need the Patch file, and at least one audio file pack. Make sure to download the audio pack corresponding to your Windows default language (If your Windows is in English, then the English pack is absolutely required).

Step 1: Initiate the Update in the Launcher

First, make sure the launcher is updated. This happens automatically when you run the launcher. After updating the launcher, initiate the download for the new patch. After a few seconds, pause the update.

Step 2: Exit the Launcher

After you have paused the update, go ahead and exit the launcher. Make sure it isn’t running in the background either.

Step 3: Move Zip Files to Games Folder

Now, move the zip files to the Games folder where Honkai: Star Rail is installed on your PC. Replace any temporary files (uncomplete_tmp).

C:\Program Files\Star Rail\Games

Step 4: Resume the Launcher Download

Finally, run the launcher again and resume the download. The launcher will automatically detect the downloaded files.

That’s all you need to do, and Honkai: Stari Rail will be updated to version 2.5 on your PC. When you launch the game, some additional files may be downloaded, which is completely normal.