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Can You Play Honkai: Star Rail on PlayStation 4 (PS4)?

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Published: Jan 2, 2024 07:31 am

Hoyoverse knocked it out of the park with its turn-based sci-fi RPG Honkai: Star Rail. Understandably, PlayStation players are eager to get their hands on the game. So, can you play Honkai: Star Rail on PlayStation 4 (PS4)?

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Is Honkai: Star Rail on PlayStation 4 (PS4)?

Hoyoverse released its other major title, Genshin Impact, on the PS4 back in 2020, so understandably, there has been an expectation that Honkai: Star Rail would be making its way to the console as well. At the time of writing, this still has yet to happen. The game has been added to the PlayStation store, but only for those playing on a PS5. It’s kind of strange that it’s not been released on the previous generation console when it’s a game that runs even on a mobile phone.

If it’s performance issues holding back the PS4 from seeing a Honkai: Star Rail release, then it really begs the question of why it’s not being released. Perhaps Hoyoverse simply determined that the time and effort of porting the game over was not worth the potential return. There are still a bunch of PS4 players, though, so in my opinion, if Hoyoverse doesn’t release it on the console, it’s a missed opportunity.

Related: Honkai Star Rail Keeps Getting Features That Genshin Impact Desperately Needs

What Is the Release Date for Honkai: Star Rail on PS4?

There is currently no confirmed release date for a PlayStation 4 release of Honkai: Star Rail. So, it really does feel like more and more developers are moving away from catering to the previous generation consoles. It’s possible that it could be announced to be coming sometime during 2024, but at this stage, with no mention of plans to bring it to PS4, it’s looking rather unlikely.

If you’re looking for more information about Honkai: Star Rail, here’s when the next update will be.

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Alex Berry has been a freelance contributor at The Escapist since January 2023. His coverage ranges from funny takes on the latest games to a whole bunch of guide content on such titles as Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and various new games. Alex is a jack of all trades when it comes to games, playing almost every new title that shows promise. From RPGs to shooters, all the way through to sports games, he plays it all, although he does have a soft spot for turn-based RPGs having started out his gaming journey with a copy of Pokémon Red on the original Game Boy. Alex has a master's degree in Business and is fascinated by online game economies, often spending a lot of time finding ways to maximize wealth in these games (but he should really be doing that in real life instead).
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