Gacha mechanics are a fundamental element of Honkai Star Rail, and it appears that miHoYo, now known as HoYoverse, is set to enhance player control over character pulls. Leaks from Sakura Haven indicate that significant changes to the banner system are on the horizon, starting with version 3.2, promising a new way for players to engage with the game's gacha mechanics.

The 3.2 update is rumored to introduce a customizable pity system for limited banners. Instead of the traditional 50/50 pity system where players are confined to a standard pool of characters, they will now have the ability to handpick their preferred characters from a limited set. This selection can either partially or fully replace the default pool, granting players greater control over their rewards.

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Currently, the 50/50 pity pool comprises 7 standard characters. With the upcoming update, this will be substituted by a 'Group' from which players can choose their preferred characters. You’ll select 7 characters from this 'Group,' which will then form your personalized 50/50 pity pool. This means that if you lose a 50/50 roll, you’ll receive a character from your custom pool rather than the default standard lineup.

The 'Group' will initially include the 7 standard characters along with a limited selection of additional characters for players to choose from.

This update has the potential to greatly improve the player experience by minimizing frustration and offering more flexibility. By allowing players to customize their pity pool, miHoYo is tackling one of the most frequent grievances with gacha systems: the unpredictability of losing pity rolls. With the option to prioritize specific characters, players will have a higher likelihood of acquiring units that align with their playstyle or preferences.

However, the specifics regarding which characters will be available in the selectable pool are still under wraps. It's unclear whether the pool will include past limited characters, current banner units, or even entirely new additions.

These proposed changes signify miHoYo’s continuous efforts to refine Honkai Star Rail and make it more player-friendly. By introducing a customizable pity system, the developers are recognizing the significance of player choice in gacha games. This move could establish a new benchmark for how similar systems are crafted in other games.

While the full details and effects of this feature are yet to be revealed, the announcement has already generated excitement within the community. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these changes will influence their gameplay experience when Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is released.