1. Introduction of a New Banner System for the Fate Collaboration
Honkai: Star Rail is introducing a completely separate banner system for Fate collaboration characters.
Unlike existing limited banners, the collaboration banner has independent pity records and does not affect or is affected by the records of existing banners.
If you fail to pull Saber within 90 pulls on the collaboration banner, the record will only be maintained within the collaboration banner.
2. Features and Significance of the New Banner System
The system itself works similarly to the existing one, but it is important that HoYoverse has created a completely new banner type.
This means that there is a high possibility that future collaborations will continue.
3. Changes in HoYoverse's Collaboration Direction
In the past, 'Genshin Impact' rarely did cross-IP collaborations, but the big change in 'Star Rail' suggests that HoYoverse's collaboration direction is changing.
The creation of a new gacha system seems to be part of a long-term plan.
4. Clarification of Rumors of Saber and Archer Character Deletion
Rumors that Saber and Archer were deleted from the beta are not true.
According to verified leakers, both characters are still in beta, and adjustments and animation refinements are being made in several updates.
This is an example of the rapid speed of information distortion and the emotional reactions of communities related to famous IPs.
5. Future Collaboration Operation and the Need for a Strategic Approach
We need to pay attention to how HoYoverse will operate collaborations in the future.
If the new banner structure becomes the standard, a different approach will be needed when collecting Stellar Jades or planning pity strategies.
If Saber does not share pity records with other characters, it may be more difficult to target multiple characters or Light Cones at the same time.