Honkai: Star Rail 2026 Penacony Soulglad Scorchsand Audition Venue Ultimate Chest Collection Guide

Alright, Trailblazers, gather 'round! 🚂 Are you ready to dive back into the dazzling, chaotic, and treasure-filled world of Penacony? It's 2026, and while new planets and stories have emerged, the classic exploration challenges of places like the Soulglad Scorchsand Audition Venue remain a rite of passage for any completionist. Think you've found everything in this wacky audition hall? Think again! This guide will break down every single chest location, ensuring you don't miss a single Stellar Jade or valuable material. Let's get that exploration percentage to a perfect 100%! 💯

First things first, unlocking the whole area is key. Remember, half of it opens up through the main story, but the other half? That's locked behind the 'Scorchsand Vacation' side quest. No shortcuts here, Trailblazer! Gotta put in the work. Once you've done that, the entire venue is your oyster. Now, let's get to the loot!

🎁 Starting Area - The Calm Before the Storm

Don't spend too much time searching here, it's pretty barebones. This is just the reception, after all! You'll only find two regular chests.

• Chest 1: In the main room, check the left side. Couldn't be simpler.

• Chest 2: Head towards the shuttle area. As soon as you enter, look immediately to your right. It's tucked away there.

Got 'em? Good. Now the real fun begins with your first major choice!

💥 Action Challenge - Right Path, Right Loot!

Choosing the right path at the first shuttle leads you to the Action Challenge. Time to be agile! Here’s your checklist:

Chest #	How to Snag It
1	Teleport to the Space Anchor, then hug the right wall. It's behind a shiny board near the main stage. Shiny things attract treasure, right? ✨
2	Go up until the path splits. Take the left fork and claim your prize.
3	(Warp Trotter Alert!) This one's tricky. You need to complete the Mr. Soda puzzle located in the Acting Challenge area. Once solved, it spawns right next to Chest #2. Teamwork makes the dream work!
4	Head back down and this time, take the right path. Look for it tucked in the right corner of some stairs.
5	The final chest here is on the right side of the path leading to the next shuttle. Don't rush past it!

🎭 Acting Challenge - Left Path, Different Loot!

Took the left path instead? Welcome to the Acting Challenge! Your treasure hunt here is just as important.

Chest #	How to Snag It
1	Simple start. From the Space Anchor, head just a little to the north. Easy peasy.
2	Go up the first set of stairs. The chest is being shy, hidden behind some benches on the left.
3	At the path division, take the right fork. You'll find the chest just above the stairs.
4	On the path to the shuttle, keep an eye on the left side.
5 & 6	(Lordly Trashcans!) These two special interactables only appear after you solve the Mr. Soda puzzle in the Action Challenge area. See? The two areas are connected!

🔫 Gunfire Trial - Hanu's Big Adventure!

This area is all about our tiny hero, Hanu! It's a multi-floor puzzle fest. Pro tip: On the first floor (where the Space Anchor is), call the elevator BUT don't take it. Use the stairs to go up to the second floor. This leaves the elevator where you need it later. Trust the process!

Chest #	How to Snag It
1	On the first floor, become Hanu. Use a nearby blue portal to get on top of a shelf. The chest is there.
2	On the second floor, right in front of you, there's a room. The chest is behind its door.
3	This precious chest is your reward for completing the main Hanu's Adventure puzzle in this area (from the main quest or Scorchsand Vacation).
4	After chest #3, find a TV to transform back on the top-right path. Use it, then get past the elevator (which should now be blocking a gap). This leads to a hidden room with the chest. P.S. As Hanu, a small vent here leads to a Dream Jigsaw puzzle (extra loot, but not for map %).
5	Go to the top of the pathway where you found the TV for chest #4.
6	Take the elevator to B1. In the main area, check the left corner.
7	Transform into Hanu and break some firecrackers near a wall to reveal a path. Then transform back to claim the chest.
8	Clear out all the enemies in the B1 area. A chest will appear as your reward.
9	The final one here requires you to solve the Mr. Soda puzzle in the Time Trial area. After that, a new floor will appear in the elevator here.

⏱️ Time Trial - Clockie's Domain!

The second tunnel's right choice leads you to the Clockie statue area. It's all about timing and bird mechanisms!

Chest #	How to Snag It
1	From the Space Anchor, check a small secluded area to the right.
2	In the main Clockie plaza, look at the bottom left side.
3	Take the path right of Clockie's statue. It's tucked under the stairs.
4	Use a purple bird mechanism near chest #3. The chest is in a secluded spot left of an orange bird. Crucial: Before interacting with the purple bird, make sure to move the module back first! Then interact with the orange bird.
5	Interact with a second purple bird, then an orange bird on the way. Your path opens.
6	Use another orange bird, then a purple bird to return. The chest is on the right side of the next area.
7	Head north. It's right near the Space Anchor up there.
8	A door here is initially locked. To open it, you must complete the Mr. Soda puzzle in the Gunfire Trial area. The connections are real!

⚔️ Arena I & II - The Final Showdown

If you've followed along perfectly, you should have 30 out of 32 chests by now. The final two? They're in the Arenas, which are the choices for your second-last shuttle. The maps are identical, but the chest placement is mirrored.

• Arena I: Teleport in, and the chest is immediately on your left.

• Arena II: Teleport in, and the chest is immediately on your right.

And there you have it! 🎉 Thirty-two chests secured, 100% exploration achieved, and bragging rights earned. The Soulglad Scorchsand Audition Venue is a masterpiece of interconnected puzzles and secrets. Did you find all the Mr. Soda puzzles? Did you remember to move that module back? It's this attention to detail that makes clearing Penacony so satisfying. Now, go enjoy your hard-earned rewards, Trailblazer! The stars await your next journey. 🌌