The interstellar odyssey just leveled up! Honkai: Star Rail has officially unveiled Anomaly Arbitration, a brutal new permanent game mode arriving in Version 3.6. This announcement ends months of speculation following July leaks, confirming the much-anticipated endgame content will challenge even veteran Trailblazers. With Memory of Chaos, Pure Fiction, and Apocalyptic Shadow currently comprising the game's core endgame rotation, Anomaly Arbitration marks HoYoverse's first major permanent mode addition since June 2024. Players craving punishing combat mechanics can finally rejoice—though they might want to brace themselves first... this isn't for the faint-hearted!

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⚔️ Trial by Cosmic Fire

Anomaly Arbitration operates on a devilishly simple premise: survive four escalating combat stages with strict limitations. The first three trials demand three entirely separate teams—no character duplication allowed whatsoever. After clearing these gauntlets, players face a final showdown where any combination is permitted against what developers call "formidable enemies." Oh boy, that sounds like a recipe for sweaty palms and frantic button-mashing!

Unlock requirements? They're no walk in the park either:

  • ✅ Clear Memory of Chaos Stage 12

  • ✅ Complete Pure Fiction Stage 4

  • ✅ Conquer Apocalyptic Shadow Difficulty 4

Basically? You’ll need max stars across all existing endgame content. Talk about elite-tier gating!

💎 Rewards Worth the Grind

Completing this nightmare scenario yields bountiful treasures:

Reward Type Examples
Leveling Materials Tracks of Destiny, Relic Remains
Cosmetic Items Limited avatar frames, character outfits
Premium Currency Stellar Jades (strongly implied)

Developers teased "redeemable outfits"—hello, free fashion!—but stayed coy on exact Stellar Jade amounts. Fingers crossed for that sweet 600-jade clearance bonus!

⏳ Version 3.6 Horizon

Mark your calendars for late September 2025! That’s when Version 3.6 should drop based on HoYoverse’s update cadence. And hang on—there's more! The patch also brings:

  • 🧩 Team-composition guides (finally!)

  • 📅 Event preview tabs

  • 🔄 Periodic mode resets

Crucially, you don’t need to re-clear existing endgame content if already completed. Previous clears count toward unlocking this beast!

❓ People Also Ask

  • Is Anomaly Arbitration harder than Apocalyptic Shadow?

Absolutely—devs explicitly bill it as HSR’s toughest challenge yet.

  • Can I reuse characters in the final stage?

Yes! The character-lock only applies to the initial three trials.

  • Will this replace Memory of Chaos?

No confirmation, but unlikely. It’s an addition, not a replacement.

  • Are rewards time-limited?

Avatar frames are limited-time, but core rewards seem permanent.

💬 FAQ

Q: When does Anomaly Arbitration launch?

A: Expected with Version 3.6 in late September 2025.

Q: Do I need to re-clear older content?

A: Nope! Past clears of MoC/PF/AS count toward unlocking the mode.

Q: How many teams must I build?

A: At least 12 battle-ready characters—three teams of four with zero overlap.

Q: Any hints about the "formidable enemies"?

A: None yet... but with the August 2nd livestream revealing new characters Cerydra and Hysilens, theories are running wild!

Whew... better start polishing those relics, Trailblazers. This cosmic coliseum won’t conquer itself!