HoYoverse has officially unveiled Anomaly Arbitration, a challenging new permanent game mode coming to Honkai: Star Rail in Version 3.6. Known for constantly evolving its endgame content, the sci-fi RPG is about to raise the stakes once again with a mode that pushes players to their limits while offering some of the most exclusive rewards yet.
Since its launch, Honkai: Star Rail has introduced a variety of high-difficulty activities like Simulated Universe, Divergent Universe, Memory of Chaos, and Apocalyptic Shadow, each with unique mechanics designed to test creativity and team-building skills. Version 3.6, scheduled to release on September 23, will expand that lineup with Anomaly Arbitration — a mode that requires strategy, preparation, and three separate combat squads.
What is Anomaly Arbitration?
Anomaly Arbitration will challenge Trailblazers to assemble three different teams to clear a sequence of battles, culminating in a special “King in Check” stage where a single flexible lineup can be used. Each battle features enemies with distinct traits, forcing players to adapt their tactics and roster choices.
To even enter the mode, players must meet steep requirements:
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Equilibrium Level 6 or higher.
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Full-star clear of Stage 12 in Memory of Chaos.
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Completion of Stage 4 in Pure Fiction.
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Beating Apocalyptic Shadow at Difficulty 4.
This ensures that only the most prepared players can take on the challenge, cementing Anomaly Arbitration as one of the toughest trials in the game.
Rewards and New Currency
Victory comes with major incentives. Completing Knight Trial stages grants Self-Modeling Resin and a brand-new currency called Lone Stardust, which can be spent in a newly added shop. The shop includes exclusive rewards like:
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Complainer, a new in-game pet.
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Pom-Pom’s “Sweet Dream! Pajamas” outfit.
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Special avatars and namecards.
In addition, clearing the King in Check stage with at least a Bronze rating rewards an Interference Key, allowing players to fine-tune Relic sub-stats for more powerful builds.
Version 3.6 Beyond Anomaly Arbitration
The upcoming update promises much more than just the new game mode. Version 3.6 will debut alternate versions of popular characters, including Evernight (March 7th) and Permansor Terrae (Dan Heng), with the latter being distributed for free to all players upon release. A rerun of The Herta will also take place, alongside a new Trailblaze Mission tied closely to Evernight’s mysterious story arc.
The Future of Star Rail’s Endgame
With Anomaly Arbitration joining the lineup, HoYoverse is clearly expanding Honkai: Star Rail’s endgame options to keep long-term players engaged. Much like Memory of Chaos, the mode will refresh with every version, ensuring that even the most dedicated Trailblazers always have a new challenge waiting.
As Version 3.6 approaches, it’s clear that Honkai: Star Rail fans can look forward to one of the most content-rich patches yet, blending powerful new characters, lore-driven missions, and a demanding game mode that rewards the strongest teams.
