Expanding the Multiverse of Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail is no stranger to pulling from the lore of the Honkai franchise, and leakers, notably HomDGCat, have hinted that upcoming content will continue this trend. This new NPC, Shush, would join a list of existing characters like Mag, Messenger, and the beloved conductor Pom-Pom on the Astral Express, one of Star Rail’s main settings.

Shush’s alleged role as a robot bartender on the Astral Express introduces a new layer of lore with an unexpected twist: a connection to Void Archive, a pivotal element in Honkai Impact 3rd’s story.

Previous Connections Between Honkai Impact 3rd and Star Rail

The new NPC would build on an established tradition in Honkai: Star Rail of referencing characters, lore, and elements from Honkai Impact 3rd:

• Welt: A central character on the Astral Express, Welt has been confirmed to be the same version of the character seen in Honkai Impact 3rd. This connection is highlighted through his art, “light cones,” and mentions of his wife, Welt Joyce, as well as references to the Void Archive.
• Seele: This character shares a similar design and personality traits with her Impact 3rd counterpart, Seele Vollerei.
• Bronya: Two of her forms from Impact 3rd, Haxxor Bunny and Silverwing, have been mirrored in Star Rail as Silver Wolf and Bronya.

These references provide continuity between games, allowing fans familiar with Impact 3rd to feel connected to the evolving storylines.

Rumored New Character: Bayer

A late October leak by prominent leakers Cleo and Seele hinted at the arrival of a character named Bayer, who bears a striking resemblance to the fan-favorite Impact 3rd character, Kevin Kaslana. The resemblance reportedly includes similar hairstyles, outfits, and character details, which suggests that Bayer could be a new nod to Kevin Kaslana’s legacy within the Honkai universe. This aligns with HoYoverse’s trend of reincorporating popular characters in fresh ways.

Shush: Star Rail’s New Robot Bartender with Deep Lore Connections

According to leaks, Shush is a robot NPC set to appear in an area of the Astral Express called the “Party Car,” formerly the Meeting Car. This new area, rumored to feature a bar, cafeteria, and board games, would see Shush acting as the bartender and attendant.

In a compelling piece of lore, Shush was allegedly created by Void Archive after being removed from the Astral Express. Shush later returned as a messenger for Void Archive’s apology and now devotes himself to the service of the Astral Express crew. If this lore proves accurate, it would confirm that Void Archive exists within the Honkai: Star Rail universe and could be preparing for a future appearance.

What Shush’s Addition Could Mean for Honkai: Star Rail

If Shush is added, his connection to Void Archive might foreshadow an eventual storyline involving Void Archive itself, a significant figure in Honkai Impact 3rd’s “Post-Honkai Odyssey.” This link to Honkai Impact 3rd lore has fans speculating about future crossovers and wondering how Void Archive might shape Star Rail’s evolving storyline.

Awaiting Confirmation

Although HoYoverse has yet to confirm Shush’s addition, fans eagerly await official announcements or further hints. In the meantime, players can continue exploring Star Rail’s numerous references to Honkai Impact 3rd, which enrich the game with familiar yet fresh experiences for longtime fans of the franchise.

As Honkai: Star Rail continues to grow, its deepening connections to the Honkai multiverse hint at exciting developments for HoYoverse’s cross-game narrative. Fans of both games will undoubtedly keep an eye on future updates to see if Shush or Void Archive make their way onto the Astral Express.