Honkai Star Rail: Developing Mobile Games on Xianzhou

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As Lin Yu watched "Honkai: Star Rail" get swallowed by the flood of newly launched games, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

True to its reputation as the largest app store in the Galaxy, new mobile games were uploaded one after another. His game, which had briefly appeared on the list of latest releases, was instantly overtaken by others within seconds.

"It’s unfortunate that I have no resources for promotion right now. I can only hope that quality will speak for itself."

Lin Yu currently resided in an abandoned shack. Not only did drafts seep through from all sides, but at night, it felt eerie and haunted.

However, his experiences over these past few days taught him:

Poverty is far more terrifying than ghosts!

"Crickle..."

Suddenly, a rustling sound echoed nearby.

Lin Yu swiftly blew out the candle beside him. He then picked up a piece of wood from the ground for self-defense, leaned against the wall, and cautiously observed the direction of the noise.

In Lin Yu’s line of sight,

around the corner emerged a red-haired woman holding her phone with one hand and gesturing towards the camera with the other, slowly approaching him.

"Lovely folks! Do you see this?"

"Just now, something akin to ghostly flames suddenly went out."

"The rumors of this place being haunted must be true!"

"Hey folks, please give some likes! Little Gui Zi is gathering courage to investigate further!"

Lin Yu was momentarily speechless.

It couldn’t be Guinaifen, could it?!

Just yesterday, Lin Yu stumbled upon Guinaifen’s live stream using his second-hand Yuzhao device.

To think that today, her ghost-hunting stream would lead her right to his territory.

Wait!

Live stream?

A realization hit Lin Yu—this could be an excellent opportunity for promotion!

Although Guinaifen wasn’t hugely popular yet, she was considered a mid-tier broadcaster.

By leveraging this chance, Honkai: Star Rail could swiftly break through and reach a wider audience!

Shakily, Guinaifen approached the house entrance.

Due to the extreme darkness, she relied solely on the faint light from her phone to navigate.

Standing at the doorway, Lin Yu casually placed his hand on her shoulder.

Soft and smooth...

Guinaifen froze.

In the next instant,

"Aaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!"

In the Live Streaming Room:

"What’s happening? I just saw a hand on the streamer’s shoulder!"

"Little Gui Zi, are you okay? If you’re still alive, give us a sign!"

"It’s over folks, the streamer has met her end."

"I warned Little Gui Zi not to go there earlier, but she wouldn’t listen. Woe is me, how can I live without you, Little Gui Zi!"

After recovering from her fright, Guinaifen saw before her a pale yet handsome face.

"Oh my, you scared me to death!"

"He’s alive!"

Guinaifen wiped away the cold sweat from her cheeks.

Lin Yu responded with a perfectly poised, courteous smile that exuded elegance. "Apologies for startling you."

"Who are you? How come you’re here all alone?"

"In Xianzhou terms, I am considered an outlander. As for how exactly I arrived here, even I’m not quite sure."

"Huh? Were you smuggling yourself over or perhaps kidnapped?" Guinaifen curiously asked.

Meanwhile, in the Live Streaming Room, viewers realized it was just a false alarm.

With Guinaifen’s live stream capturing Lin Yu, he naturally became visible on camera as well.

"So you’re not actually a ghost? I got so excited for nothing."

"Hey, little bro is quite handsome! Just his attire seems rather plain. Streamer, can you get this cutie’s contact information?"

"Little Gui Zi, promise me you won’t fall for him, okay?"

Due to this dramatic turn of events, some viewers casually started liking the stream, and the Live Streaming Room’s audience began steadily increasing.

Everything was unfolding according to Lin Yu’s plan.

"I ended up on Xianzhou after playing a certain game."

Lin Yu spoke the truth, albeit omitting that he had actually been transported to this world through the transmigration event.

"A game? Could it have teleportation capabilities, bringing you from your homeland to Xianzhou?"

"Here, this is the game." As Lin Yu explained, he launched Honkai Star Rail on his phone.

Naturally captivated, Guinaifen leaned closer to watch the screen.

With the soothing background music playing, a vast and desolate cosmic scene emerged.

A train traversed through an asteroid belt, evoking an indescribable sense of ethereal wonder.

Guinaifen peered intently at the display, but she couldn’t quite grasp its significance.

However, experienced viewers in the Live Streaming Room immediately recognized it.

"If I’m not mistaken, that’s the Astral Express traveling on the path of [Trailblazing]!"

"Huh? So this is the Astral Express? It has such a retro vibe, doesn’t it?"

"I now believe what the little brother said! He must have been influenced by the power of [Trailblazing], which brought him to our Xianzhou."

"Please Trailblaze me fiercely!"

"???"

The chat was abuzz with excitement and confusion.

[Popularity Points +1 +1 +1...]

Guinaifen gently tapped the screen.

Instantly, the train embarked towards an unknown nebula, officially entering the game.

"Ahhh, I accidentally clicked it—will I get teleported too?"

"Probably not..." Lin Yu’s lips curved slightly upwards.

The game had now truly begun.