What was reported
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HoYoVerse shared teaser on social media Ellen Joe from Zone Zero ahead her debut as playable character in Star Rail. She remain an ice character there, just like she in her original game. She expected show up in the in the 4.8 update, Ellen Joe be character when she launches in Star Rail. All her deal Ice damage. She also be unit. This means act as DPS and her be able do both and AOE type attacks, multi-target ones being the her skills. It’s possible learn little more the Star Rail Zone Zero crossover and what Ellen Joe and Yao do when the characters appear HoYoVerse announced Special Program this week going over That starts at PT/7:30am ET on October 2026. The major character that patch be the Aha. be playable following an appearance in the Trailblaze Mission storyline. Ad-Free Siliconera+ View the no ads, be able provide feedback what we cover, and be entered into our PC giveaway. Join Siliconera+ Star Rail the PS5, PC, and mobile and Ellen Joe from Zone Zero become playable character in 4.8.
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