A leak regarding Honkai: Star Rail suggests that buffs for older characters will be optional, enabling players to continue using the original versions of these characters. This update is especially relevant for popular units like Blade, Jingliu, Silver Wolf, and Kafka, who are slated to receive enhancements. However, players will not be required to adopt these new buffs but can instead stick with the original character builds they prefer.

This new direction is expected to breathe fresh life into older characters, allowing them to compete with newer additions without forcing players to adjust their strategies. Enthusiasts believe that characters like Seele, who have been sidelined, might also get opportunities for improvement as a result of this change.