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You can see that The History of Honkai is about growing. The series started as a small indie project. Now, it has millions of players all over the world. Every new era brings new ways to play and new stories. You can see that it makes a lot of money everywhere. This shows that many people like it.

The stories connect with each other and have new ideas. These things bring in players from many places.

The History of Honkai: Early Beginnings

FlyMe2theMoon

The History of Honkai started with a small game called FlyMe2theMoon. MiHoYo made this game and released it on September 28, 2011. The team got their idea from the song "Fly Me to the Moon" in Neon Genesis Evangelion. They built the game using Cocos2D and Box2D. At first, FlyMe2theMoon did not make much money. The founders only earned about CNY 4,000 each month. Anime and gaming were not very popular in China then. This made things hard for the team. But they kept working and did not quit. Later, an investor gave them CNY 1,000,000. The game cost 18 yuan to download. By November, 3,000 people had downloaded it. It was even shown on the App Store front page.

Here is a quick look at FlyMe2theMoon’s early journey:

FlyMe2theMoon was not a big hit at first. But it helped start everything that came after in The History of Honkai.

Houkai Gakuen Series

After FlyMe2theMoon, MiHoYo started a new project. The same team made Houkai Gakuen, which came out in 2012. This was MiHoYo’s first online game. The teamwork and ideas from FlyMe2theMoon helped with this new series.

The Houkai Gakuen series brought some big changes:

• The academy in the game changed its goal. It did not just train warriors anymore. Now, it helped students grow as people.

• The school had fewer tactical classes. It added more cultural and social lessons.

• Students could pick what they wanted to learn.

These changes made the game world feel more real. Players could connect with the characters in new ways. The History of Honkai started to show its own style because of these choices.

Narrative Foundations

The first story themes of The History of Honkai started in these early games. The stories wanted you to care about the characters. They focused on empathy and compassion. The main problem in the games was the Honkai. This was a strange force from another dimension. It put the world in danger and gave the heroes a reason to fight.

When you play, you see that the Honkai universe links many games. The idea of the Honkaiverse began here. The games talked about bubble universes, which are like parallel worlds. The Imaginary Tree became a symbol for all these universes. Each branch of the tree stands for a different world in the Honkai story.

Tip: When you play the early Honkai games, you can see how the developers made a deep universe. They used simple stories and strong ideas to help you care about the characters and their world.

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Honkai Impact 3rd Era

Story Expansion

The story in Honkai Impact 3rd gets much bigger now. You see new worlds and meet more characters. The plot becomes deeper and more exciting. Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 starts the second big story arc. You meet new heroes and visit new places. The story goes in bold new ways. The developers change the game engine and update the user interface. The game now has a limited open-world style. You get more freedom to explore.

The History of Honkai shows how stories can keep growing. It stays fun and exciting for players.

Gameplay Changes

You find many new ways to play in Honkai Impact 3rd. Now, you can jump during battles and while exploring. This makes moving around feel smooth and fun. The Astral Ring lets you use burst skills from many characters at once. This makes fights faster and more exciting. Enemy mechanics also change. You face new challenges and must try different strategies.

These updates help you enjoy the game in new ways. Every battle feels fresh and interesting.

Character Growth

You watch many characters grow and change over time. Mei feels alone because of her family at first. She finds friends like Kiana and Bronya. This helps her feel like she belongs. Mei learns to face her fears and accept her wishes. Helia also changes a lot. She feels weak at first and thinks hard work does not always help. Later, Helia learns to see what others do matters. She finds beauty in the world she protects. These stories make you care about the characters. You want to see what happens next.

Tip: When you play Honkai Impact 3rd, watch how each character changes. Their stories help you learn about the world and why they fight.

Honkai: Star Rail and Beyond

New Genre

You experience a big change with Honkai: Star Rail. The game moves from action RPG to a tactical RPG with turn-based combat. This new style lets you plan your moves and think about each battle. At first, some players worry about the change. Soon, you see that critics and fans praise the game. On launch day, over 20 million people download it. Reviewers give it high scores for its smooth gameplay, unique characters, and exciting world. You find that the game offers helpful tutorials for new players and deep mechanics for veterans. This balance makes the game fun for everyone.

Universe Connections

You notice that Honkai: Star Rail connects to other games in the Honkai universe. The story uses a multiverse idea, where each world is like a leaf on the Imaginary Tree. Characters appear in different forms across games. For example:

• Bronya shows up in many games, each time with a new story.

• Welt links Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail, showing the worlds are connected.

• Special crossover events, like Idolverse, bring together stories from Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact.

The game focuses on character growth and complex plots. You see how the story and gameplay work together, making you care about the characters and their choices.

Global Reach

You see Honkai: Star Rail reach players all over the world. Before launch, almost 23 million people in China and 10 million outside China pre-register. The game tops the App Store charts in over 113 countries. Players create more content and join social media campaigns, growing the community by 300%. Localized content helps players from different places feel welcome. Here at Bahomu, we've seen this passion firsthand through the demand for Honkai: Star Rail merch.

Note: The History of Honkai keeps growing. The developers plan to add new worlds and stories for years to come. You can look forward to more adventures and deeper stories as the franchise expands.

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You can see that each Honkai game adds new ideas. The story and gameplay change with every game. This helps other developers get inspired. It also helps the gaming industry grow bigger.

Star Rail shows the best parts of the series. It also starts something new.

Experts think there will be more updates and new characters in 2025. The Honkai series will keep growing and give you more fun adventures. Bahomu is excited to see what comes next and will continue to offer the best official merchandise for all fans.

FAQ

What is the Honkai universe?

You explore a world with many parallel universes. Each game shows a different story and set of characters. The Imaginary Tree connects these worlds. You see heroes fight against the Honkai, a force that threatens life.

How are Honkai games connected?

You notice that characters and stories appear in more than one game. Some heroes, like Bronya and Welt, show up in different forms. Events and themes link the games together. You find clues about the shared universe in each title.

Can you play Honkai games on mobile devices?

You can play most Honkai games on your phone or tablet. Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai: Star Rail run on iOS and Android. You get smooth gameplay and regular updates. You also find special events for mobile players.

What makes Honkai: Star Rail different?

You play Honkai: Star Rail as a turn-based RPG. You plan your moves and use strategy in battles. The game offers new worlds, unique characters, and a fresh story. You see a big change from the action style of earlier Honkai games.

Where can you find more Honkai content?

Tip: You can visit the official Honkai websites, join fan forums, or follow social media accounts. You find news, guides, and community events. You also watch videos and read comics for extra story details.