Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero Collaboration: Ellen Joe and Astra Yao in Version 4.8

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 has just arrived, but HoYoverse is already teasing something much bigger for the future. The highly anticipated Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collaboration is officially coming in Version 4.8, with Ellen Joe and Astra Yao confirmed to board the Astral Express.

While their HSR kits, banners, and release details remain unknown, the crossover has already sparked huge community interest. This guide covers everything we currently know about Ellen, Astra, and the upcoming collaboration.

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▍Ellen and Astra in Zenless Zone Zero

Before stepping into Honkai: Star Rail, both Ellen Joe and Astra Yao have already established themselves as notable characters in Zenless Zone Zero. Although they come from very different backgrounds and play completely different roles in ZZZ, their unique personalities and combat identities have made them two of the most recognizable faces in the game.

With both characters confirmed to appear in the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.8 collaboration, it's worth taking a look at who Ellen and Astra are in their original game and what makes them stand out.

Ellen Joe(Zenless Zone Zero)

Ellen Joe is an S-Rank Ice Attack Agent and a member of Victoria Housekeeping Co. in Zenless Zone Zero. Despite her seemingly laid-back personality, Ellen is an extremely capable combatant and one of the game's most distinctive damage dealers.

Astra Yao(Zenless Zone Zero)

Astra Yao is an S-Rank Ether Support Agent associated with Stars of Lyra. Unlike Ellen, who specializes in dealing damage, Astra's main role in Zenless Zone Zero is to strengthen her teammates and provide powerful team-wide support.

▍Ellen and Astra in Honkai: Star Rail

The Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collaboration has now revealed more than just its character lineup. In the latest official preview, HoYoverse showcased Ellen Joe and Astra Yao in Honkai: Star Rail, including their new character models and combat footage.

While their complete kits have not been revealed yet, the new footage gives players a much better look at how these two ZZZ characters are being adapted for the Astral Express.

Ellen Joe(Honkai: Star Rail)

Ellen's appearance in the preview confirms that her familiar ZZZ identity has been carefully adapted to Honkai: Star Rail.

What the preview shows:

·HSR character model: Ellen has received a complete 3D model designed for Honkai: Star Rail.

·Combat footage: The preview includes several shots of Ellen during battle.

·Ice-themed effects: Her attacks feature prominent Ice visual effects, which match her original ZZZ identity.

·Signature appearance: Her recognizable shark-inspired design and overall character style remain intact.

·Combat presentation: Her attacks have been redesigned for HSR's turn-based battle system while retaining the fast and stylish feel associated with her ZZZ version.

Astra Yao(Honkai: Star Rail)

Astra Yao is also receiving a full adaptation for Honkai: Star Rail, with the latest preview showing her new HSR appearance and combat presentation.

What the preview shows:

·New HSR character model: Astra has received a dedicated model adapted for Honkai: Star Rail.

·Combat footage: The preview shows Astra participating in battle and using her abilities.

·Distinctive visual style: Her identity as a singer and performer remains an important part of her presentation.

·Combat effects: The footage provides an early look at her skill animations and visual effects.

·ZZZ identity preserved: Key elements of Astra's original design have been retained while being adapted to HSR's visual style.

The preview does not yet officially confirm Ellen and Astra's HSR Paths, Combat Types, complete kits, Light Cones, Eidolons, or banner details. While Ellen's Ice-based visuals and Astra's support-oriented identity offer some clues about their potential HSR roles, their final gameplay designs will need to be confirmed by HoYoverse.

▍Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero: Early Crossover Clues

The Zenless Zone Zero × Honkai: Star Rail collaboration did not arrive without a little teasing. After HoYoverse officially announced the crossover, ZZZ players discovered a surprising visitor on Sixth Street: Pom-Pom, the conductor of the Astral Express.

Pom-Pom Appears on Sixth Street

The biggest crossover hint came from Pom-Pom, the conductor of the Astral Express.

Before the collaboration was officially revealed, players suddenly discovered Pom-Pom appearing in Zenless Zone Zero's Sixth Street. The character could be encountered at several locations, including the video store and other areas around Sixth Street.

Even more interestingly, Pom-Pom did not simply appear as a background Easter egg. Players could interact with the character and discover dialogue connected to the mysterious situation.

This eventually became the first major clue that something involving Honkai: Star Rail was coming to ZZZ.

Robin May Also Head to New Eridu

While Ellen Joe and Astra Yao are now officially confirmed to join Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.8, the ZZZ side of the crossover has not yet received the same level of official character confirmation.

Several leaks have claimed that Robin, the singer from Honkai: Star Rail, could appear in Zenless Zone Zero as part of the collaboration. The rumor first circulated alongside the claims that Ellen and Astra would join HSR.

However, Robin's appearance in ZZZ remains unconfirmed by HoYoverse. For now, it should be treated as a leak rather than confirmed information.

If the rumor eventually proves accurate, the crossover could become a two-way character exchange, with Ellen and Astra traveling to the Astral Express while Robin heads to New Eridu.

▍Conclusion

The Honkai: Star Rail × Zenless Zone Zero collaboration is shaping up to be one of HoYoverse's most notable cross-game events, with Ellen Joe and Astra Yao already confirmed to make the jump to the Astral Express.

The latest gameplay footage gives players an early look at how both characters will be reimagined in HSR, while Pom-Pom's appearance in Sixth Street and the ongoing Robin rumors add another layer of anticipation to the crossover.

As HoYoverse reveals more information about Version 4.8, players should keep an eye on official announcements before making decisions based on leaks. If you're preparing for the collaboration, keep your Stellar Jade ready and follow TOPUPlive for the latest HSR and ZZZ updates.

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