Highlights

  • The latest update in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2 reveals the mysterious Watchmaker's true identity as a former Astral Express mechanic.
  • One fan noticed that Clockie Plaza in Penacony resembles the front of the Astral Express, sparking theories and admiration for the attention to detail.
  • Fans are moved by the emotional story in Version 2.2, including the revelation that Misha is the young version of the Watchmaker.

A Honkai: Star Rail fan discovered an interesting detail in Penacony's design. Known as the Planet of Festivities, Penacony is the third world that was introduced in Honkai: Star Rail, and is the setting for one of the most elaborate stories in the game so far.

The latest update, Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2, answers a lot of questions that players have about Penacony and its key characters. One of the most mysterious characters is the Watchmaker, who is the founder of Penacony and initially believed to be responsible for the corruption befalling the Dreamscape. It's later revealed that the Watchmaker was the former Astral Express mechanic, who arrived at Penacony and saved it from the IPC's reign before redeveloping it into the Dreamscape people know today.

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Following Version 2.2's release, Honkai: Star Rail fan thorn_rose pointed out that Clockie Plaza in the Golden Hour looks like the front of the Astral Express when viewed from above. In a Reddit post, the fan said they noticed this interesting detail when they looked at Clockie Plaza from Dreamflux Reef. They also included photos of the Astral Express and its train logo to show the similarities, and the shape of Clockie Plaza, with Clockie's statue in the middle, does look similar to the cosmic train.

Honkai: Star Rail's Astral Express Inspires Clockie Plaza in Penacony

In the comments, many Honkai: Star Rail fans said that they were impressed by this detail, especially now that it's revealed that the Watchmaker was a former Astral Express crew member. One pointed out that the sight was probably why the Watchmaker chose to die quietly at the tip of Dreamflux Reef, noting that he could always see the train coming for him, even in his last moments.

Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.2's story touched many fans' hearts, particularly after it's revealed that 4-star character Misha is actually the younger version of the Watchmaker, who only exists in the Dreamscape. Many also praised the final boss battle against Sunday, which offered a nice challenge and emotional dialog for avid players.

The Watchmaker's real name is Mikhail Char Legwork, or Misha for short. His Astral Express colleagues also called him Legwork.

With the Penacony story coming to a close, players are already anticipating the next Honkai: Star Rail planet the Trailblazer will travel to. A number of leaks suggest that the Trailblazer might go back to the Xianzhou Luofu for a bit while HoYoverse finishes developing the fourth world.