How to Manually Update to Honkai Star Rail 2.4 on PC

The latest version of Honkai Star Rail is finally here, and we can all take a break again from Zenless Zone Zero. As always, the new version brings a host of new content, characters, and quests to complete, but as usual, actually updating the game can be pretty annoying, especially due to the unreliable launcher from miHoYo. Here is how you can manually update to the Honkai Star Rail version 2.4 on PC.

Manually update to Honkai Star Rail 2.4

With this method, you can directly download the required patch files from the miHoYo servers with minimal interaction with the launcher. 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 2.3 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 Raill will be updated to version 2.4 on your PC. When you launch the game, some additional files may be downloaded, which is completely normal.

For more on Honkai Star Rail, make sure to check out How to Use the Honkai: Star Rail Warp Tracker.