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♦ Latest: 4.1 Livestream Redeem Codes
♦ Phase 2: Sparkxie, Sparkle, Cerydra, Rappa
♦ Upcoming: Ashveil, Silver Wolf Lv.999, Evanescia
♦ Events: Cosmicon, Roll On!, Ding! Arcadia Fun-Time Clock-In Essentials
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
4.1 Livestream Aired on March 13, 2026
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| Release Date | March 13, 2026 |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.1 Livestream went live on March 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM for UTC-5 and 7:30 PM for GMT+8. Details on Ashveil were announced during the livestream, along with the upcoming 4.1 Trailblaze Mission and banners.
4.1 Livestream Schedule and Release Date
Version 4.0 Released on February 12 (UTC-5)
| Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Release Date | |
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| Release Date | February 12, 2026 (NA Servers) February 13, 2026 (EU/Asia Servers) |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 went live on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5). Yao Guang and Sparxie are the newest character featured in Version 4.0!
Alongside a new Trailblaze Mission, the release of Planarcadia, and new events, Version 4.0 also features multiple reruns via the Indelible Coterie banner!
Free 5-Star Character Selector in 4.0
A free 5-Star Character Selector will become available in Version 4.0! Players will be able to claim a free 5-star character from the selector from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until the end of Version 4.2.
Free 5-Star Character Selector in Version 4.0
4.0 Character Buffs
Sparkle and Black Swan received character enhancements with the release of Version 4.0! The Novaflare event is currently available and lets players test out the 4.0 character buffs.
Fortnite Collaboration Released
Honkai: Star Rail's Fortnite collab was released on February 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) or 7:00 PM (UTC-5). For the collab, Kafka and Blade Character Outfits were added to Fortnite!
Upcoming Planarcadia Characters
 Nihilux |
 Blade SP |
Honkai: Star Rail recently teased new characters for Version 4.0 on their social media. Some of these characters may be playable since they appear in the silhouette teaser for Planarcadia.
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
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 4.0.
Honkai: Star Rail Fate Collaboration
Honkai Star Rail Latest Character News
Ashveil Release in Version 4.1
Ashveil is a new 5-star Lightning character that follows the Path of The Hunt, and will be released in Phase 1 of Version 4.1. Ashveil's Banner will be available for the entire duration of Version 4.1 from March 24, 2026 (UTC-5) until April 21, 2026 (Server Time).
Ashveil Release Date and Character Info
Character Reruns in Version 4.1
| Rerun Characters in HSR 4.1 | |
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 Hyacine
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 Boothill
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 will feature 2 reruns throughout the patch. In Phase 1 of 4.1, Hyacine will have their rerun from March 24, 2026 (UTC-5) until April 08, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2 of Version 4.1, Boothill will become available again from April 08, 2026 to April 21, 2026 (Server Time).
Evanescia Likely in Version 4.2
Evanescia is an upcoming Physical and Elation 5-star character who is expected to be released in Phase 2 of Version 4.2.
Evanescia Release Date and Character Info
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Likely in Version 4.2
Silver Wolf Lv.999 is an upcoming 5-star Imaginary and Elation character that was recently revealed on Honkai: Star Rail's official social media. Silver Wolf Lv.999 will likely be released in Phase 1 of Version 4.2.
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Release Date and Info
Yao Guang Release in Version 4.0
Yao Guang is a 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation and uses the Physical element. Yao Guang's banner is available throughout all of Version 4.0 from February 12, 2025 (UTC-5) until March 24, 2026 (Server Time).
Yao Guang Best Builds and Teams
Sparxie Release in 4.0 Phase 2
Sparxie is a 5-star Elation and Fire character. Sparxie's banner is available in the second Phase of Version 4.0 from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026.
Character Reruns in Version 4.0
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 Evernight
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 Hysilens
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 Black Swan
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 Cerydra
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 Rappa
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 Sparkle
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 will feature multiple reruns throughout the patch. In Phase 1 of 4.0, Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan had reruns from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 03, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2 of Version 4.0, Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle became available again from March 03, 2026 to March 24, 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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Ashveil Release Date
Updated 3/13/2026
Check out Ashveil's release date and character info!
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Elation Trailblazer Release Date
Updated 3/12/2026
Check out the Elation Trailblazer's release date and character info!
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Evanescia Release Date
Updated 3/11/2026
Check out Evanescia's release date and character info!
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Silver Wolf Lv.999 Release Date
Updated 3/11/2026
Check out Silver Wolf Lv.999's release date and character info!
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Yao Guang Best Builds
Updated 2/26/2026
Check out Yao Guang's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Sparxie Best Builds
Updated 3/3/2026
Check out Sparxie's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Rappa Best Builds
Updated 3/3/2026
Check out Rappa's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Sparkle Best Builds
Updated 3/3/2026
Check out Sparkle's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Saber Best Builds
Updated 1/1/2026
Check out Saber's Best Relics and Light Cones!
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Archer Best Builds
Updated 2/13/2026
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 4.1 Upcoming Events
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
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 Wispae War Saga |
Duration: Sometime in 4.1 Strategically rally a Wispae army and emerge victorious against enemy troops to earn various rewards! |
 4.1 Gift of Odyssey |
Duration: Sometime in 4.1 Log in a total of 7 days to claim up 10 Star Rail Special Passes! |
 4.1 Planar Fissure |
Duration: Sometime in 4.1 Get double the planar ornaments when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe! |
 4.1 Garden of Plenty |
Duration: Sometime in 4.1 Get double the rewards when challenging Golden and Crimson Calyxes! |
Star Rail 4.0 Events Schedule
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
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 Planarcadia Ultimate Elation League |
Duration: 02/06/26 - 02/13/26 Pre-register for Version 4.0 and participate in the web event for the chance to win various in-game and physical rewards! |
 Cosmicon, Roll On! |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/23/26 Face off against other opponents with cards and dice to win various rewards! |
 Ding! Arcadia Fun-Time Clock-In Essentials |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/23/26 Complete objectives around Planarcadia to get limited-time rewards! |
| Free 5-Star Character Selector in 4.0 |
Duration: 02/13/26 - Before 4.2 Ends Log in during the event period to choose and claim a free 5-star character! |
 Free Ruan Mei Skin |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/25/26 Log in during 4.0 to claim Ruan Mei's new Outfit "Plumblossom Letter" for free! |
 Gift of Arcadia |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/25/26 Log in during 4.0 to claim 10 Star Rail Special Passes, 3 Self-Modeling Resin, and 600 Lone Stardust! |
 A Flip of Fortune |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/25/26 Log in for 5 consecutive days to draw Fortune Slips and claim up to a total of 1,600 Stellar Jades! |
 4.0 Gift of Odyssey |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/24/26 Log in a total of 7 days to claim up 10 Star Rail Special Passes! |
 Novaflare |
Duration: 02/13/26 - 03/25/26 Test out Sparkle and Black Swan's new buffs to earn Stellar Jades! |
| 4.0 Planar Fissure |
Duration: 02/23/26 - 03/09/26 Get double the planar ornaments when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe! |
 4.0 Realm of the Strange |
Duration: 03/13/26 - 03/23/26 Get double the relics when challenging Caverns of Corrosion! |
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