Latest News and Updates
♦ Latest: Version 3.8 Update
♦ Phase 1: The Dahlia & Firefly
♦ Phase 2: Fugue & Lingsha
♦ Phase 3: Aglaea & Sunday
♦ Events: Chrysos Awoo Championship
See everything you need to know about the latest news on the version updates and the newest characters for Honkai: Star Rail here!
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Honkai: Star Rail Latest Update and News
Version 3.8 Released on December 16 (UTC-5)
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| Release Date | December 16, 2025 (NA Servers) December 17, 2025 (EU/Asia Servers) |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.8 went live on December 16, 2025 (UTC-5). The Dahlia is the newest character featured in Version 3.8!
Alongside a new Finality Mission, new map, and new events, Version 3.8 also features reruns for Firefly, Fugue, Lingsha, Aglaea, and Sunday!
Planarcadia Revealed for Version 4.0
Teasers for the main story's next planet, Planarcadia, were recently revealed on Honkai: Star Rail's official social media. Planarcadia is expected to be released with the Version 4.0 update on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5)!
Planarcadia Release Date and Info
Free Golden Companion Spirit in 3.7
Players can claim a Golden Companion Spirit when logging in from the start of Version 3.7 to the end of Version 4.0! Topaz was also added as a free 5-star option in the Exchange Shop.
Free 5-Star Character in Version 3.7
Currency Wars Released in Version 3.7
Currency Wars is a new permanent game mode that was released in Version 3.7. Experiment with teams of 10 characters and experience new game mode-exclusive abilities!
Currency Wars Game Mode in Version 3.7
HYTE x Honkai: Star Rail in Q4 2025
HYTE's Firefly Collection is now available for pre-order. The Firefly collection includes computer accessories such as an Aesthetic Case, keycaps, and a desk mat.
HYTE Firefly Collection Pre-Order Guide
Free Permansor Terrae in Version 3.6
Players can now claim a free copy of Permansor Terrae until the end of Version 4.0!
How to Get Free Permansor Terrae
Fate Collaboration Released on July 11
The Honkai: Star Rail Fate Collaboration was released on July 11, 2025 for all servers! The Fate Collab Banners for Saber, Archer, and their signature Light Cones are still available in Version 3.6.
Honkai: Star Rail Fate Collaboration
3.4 Character Buffs
Jingliu, Silver Wolf, Kafka, and Blade received buffs in Version 3.4! The characters mentioned received changes to enhance their abilities, Talents, and Eidolons.
Honkai Star Rail Latest Character News
The Dahlia Released in 3.8 Phase 1
The Dahlia is a 5-star Fire and Nihility character that was released in the new Version 3.8 update! The Dahlia is part of the Annihilation Gang, a group that was previously mentioned during the Penacony storyline.
The Dahlia was released at the start of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 on December 16, 2025 for the NA Server and December 17, 2025 for Asia/EU Servers. Her banner is available until January 7, 2026 (Server Time).
The Dahlia Release Best Builds and Teams
Character Reruns in Version 3.8
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 Firefly
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 Fugue
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 Lingsha
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 Aglaea
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 Sunday
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Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will feature multiple reruns throughout the patch. In Phase 1 of 3.8, Firefly is currently having a rerun from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) until January 7, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2 of 3.8, Fugue and Lingsha will become available again from January 7, 2026 to January 28, 2026 (Server Time). Lastly, Aglaea and Sunday will have their rerun banners in Phase 3 from January 28, 2026 to February 12, 2026 (Server Time).
Saber Released in 3.4 Phase 1
Saber is a new Wind and Destruction character released in Phase 1 of Version 3.4. As part of the Fate Stay Night Collab, Saber's Banner was released on July 11, 2025. However, its end date hasn't been announced yet.
Archer Released in 3.4 Phase 1
Alongside Saber, Archer is a Quantum and Hunt character that was released at the same time as Saber on July 11, 2025. Archer's banner also doesn't have a fixed end date yet.
Latest Character Builds
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The Dahlia Best Builds
Updated 12/16/2025
Check out The Dahlia's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Firefly Best Builds
Updated 12/18/2025
Check out Firefly's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Saber Best Builds
Updated 10/9/2025
Check out Saber's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Archer Best Builds
Updated 12/2/2025
Check out Archer's Best Relics and Light Cones!
Character Rerun News
Check out the guide linked below to see Honkai: Star Rail's character rerun history and predictions of the upcoming rerun characters!
Honkai: Star Rail Event News
Star Rail 3.8 Events Schedule
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
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 Chrysos Awoo Championship |
Duration: 12/17 - 02/09/2026 Build your team lineup and defeat other trainers in the Chimera World Tournament! |
 Remnants of Twilight |
Duration: 01/07 - 02/09/2026 Clear combat challenges of various difficulties to win various rewards! |
 Treasure Hunt |
Duration: 01/28 - 02/12/2026 Consume Trailblaze Power to hunt for treasure and obtain valuable rewards like Self-Modeling Resin and Stellar Jades! |
 3.8 Gift of Odyssey |
Duration: 12/17 - 02/12/2026 Log in a total of 7 days to claim up 10 Star Rail Special Passes! |
 3.8 Planar Fissure |
Duration: 12/29 - 01/12/2026 Get double the planar ornaments when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe! |
 3.8 Realm of the Strange |
Duration: 01/16 - 02/12/2026 Get double the relics when challenging Caverns of Corrosion! |
 3.8 Garden of Plenty |
Duration: 01/28 - 02/12/2026 Get double the rewards when completing Crimson and Golden Calyx stages! |
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