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Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Banners and Release Date
♦ New: Tier List maker and community tier list contest!
♦ Latest: 3.8 Livestream
♦ Version 3.7 5★: Cyrene, Phainon, Cipher, Mydei
♦ Upcoming: The Dahlia
♦ Events: Snack Dash & Relic Recon
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will be released on December 16, 2025 for the NA Server and December 17, 2025 for EU and Asia Servers. See the HSR 3.8 banners, 3.8 reruns, 3.8 characters, 3.8 drip marketing news, and other news on Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 content in this guide!
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Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Release Date
HSR 3.8 Release on December 16, 2025 (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 will be released on December 16, 2025 (UTC-5). The Dahlia will be the newest character featured in Version 3.8!
Star Rail 3.8 Release Times for All Servers
| Server | 3.8 Release Schedules |
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| North America | December 16, 2025 10:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | December 17, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | December 17, 2025 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | December 17, 2025 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
Star Rail 3.8 Release Countdown
| Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8 Countdown |
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Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Summary
HSR 3.8 Content Summary
| Version 3.8 New Guides | |
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| Version 3.8 Banners | Version 3.8 Livestream |
| 3.8 Livestream Codes | The Dahlia Banner |
| Brilliant Fixation | Bygone Reminiscence |
| Version 3.8 New Character | |
| The Dahlia | |
| Version 3.8 New Light Cone | |
| Never Forget Her Flame | |
| Version 3.8 Rerun Characters | |
| Firefly | Fugue |
| Lingsha | Aglaea |
| Sunday | |
| Version 3.8 Rerun Light Cones | |
| Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest | Long Road Leads Home |
| Scent Alone Stays True | Time Woven Into Gold |
| A Grounded Ascent | |
| Version 3.8 New Mission | |
| Memories are the Prelude to Dreams | |
| Version 3.8 New Map | |
| Dream of Gnawing Oak | |
| Version 3.8 New Events | |
| Chrysos Awoo Championship | Remnants of Twilight |
| Treasure Hunt | 3.8 Gift of Odyssey |
| 3.8 Realm of the Strange | 3.8 Planar Fissure |
| 3.8 Garden of Plenty | |
| Version 3.8 New Boss | |
| Harbinger of Death: Swarm Nightmare | |
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Banners
HSR 3.8 Banners Release Date and Schedule
- The Dahlia Banner (Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 07, 2026)
- Firefly Rerun (Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 07, 2026)
- Phase 1 Light Cones (Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 07, 2026)
- Fugue Rerun (Jan. 07, 2026 - Jan. 28, 2026)
- Lingsha Rerun (Jan. 07, 2026 - Jan. 28, 2026)
- Phase 2 Light Cones (Jan. 07, 2026 - Jan. 28, 2026)
- Aglaea Rerun (Jan. 28, 2026 - Feb. 12, 2026)
- Sunday Rerun (Jan. 28, 2026 - Feb. 12, 2026)
- Phase 3 Light Cones (Jan. 28, 2026 - Feb. 12, 2026)
The Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 banners will be split into 3 banner phases during the patch's extended duration of 8 weeks.
Phase 1 of the Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 banners will feature the release of The Dahlia, as well as Firefly's rerun banner. In Phase 2 of 3.8, Fugue and Lingsha will have reruns. Lastly, Aglaea and Sunday will have reruns in Phase 3 of 3.8.
All Current and Upcoming Warp Banners
The Dahlia Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 1
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 1 Character Release | |
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 Duration: 12/16 (UTC-5) - 01/07/2026 (Server Time) |
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In Phase 1 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, The Dahlia's Banner will start on December 16, 2025 for the NA server and December 17, 2025 for EU and Asia. The Dahlia's Banner will be available until January 7, 2026 for all servers.
The featured 4-star characters in The Dahlia's Banner are Gallagher, Luka, and March 7th.
The Dahlia Banner Schedule and Rates
Firefly Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 1
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 1 Character Rerun | |
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 Duration: 12/16 (UTC-5) - 01/07/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 4★ |
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Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will also feature Firefly's rerun banner in Phase 1 from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) to January 7, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 4-star characters in Firefly's rerun banner are also Gallagher, Luka, and March 7th.
Firefly Rerun Banner Date and Info
HSR 3.8 Phase 1 Light Cone Banners
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 Brilliant Fixation |
 Bygone Reminiscence |
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The Dahlia's Light Cone, Never Forget Her Flame, will be featured in the Brilliant Fixation in Phase 1 of 3.8 from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) until January 7, 2026. Firefly's Light Cone, Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest will also have a rerun via the Bygone Reminiscence.
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 3.8 Phase 1's Brilliant Fixation and Bygone Reminiscence are Concert for Two, Memories of the Past, and Good Night and Sleep Well.
Fugue Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 2
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 2 Character Rerun | |
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 Duration: 01/07/2026 - 01/28/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |   
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The Phase 2 Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 banners will feature Fugue's rerun from January 7, 2026 to January 28, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 4-star characters in Fugue's rerun banner are Natasha, Sampo, and Arlan.
Fugue Rerun Banner Schedule and Rates
Lingsha Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 2
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 2 Character Rerun | |
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 Duration: 01/07/2026 - 01/28/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |
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Phase 2 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will also include Lingsha's rerun banner from January 7, 2026 to January 28, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 4-star characters in Lingsha's rerun banner are also Natasha, Sampo, and Arlan.
Lingsha Rerun Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 3.8 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners
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 Bygone Reminiscence |
 Bygone Reminiscence |
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In Phase 2 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, the Bygone Reminiscence banner will feature reruns for Fugue's Light Cone, Long Road Leads Home, and Lingsha's Light Cone, Scent Alone Stays True, from January 7, 2026 until January 28, 2026 (Server Time).
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 3.8 Phase 2's Bygone Reminiscence are Geniuses' Repose, The Moles Welcome You, and Post-Op Conversation.
Aglaea Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 3
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 3 Character Rerun | |
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 Duration: 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |   
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Aglaea will have her rerun banner in Phase 3 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 from January 28, 2026 to February 12, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 4-star characters in Aglaea's rerun banner are Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng.
Aglaea Banner Schedule and Rates
Sunday Banner in HSR 3.8 Phase 3
| HSR 3.8 Banners - Phase 3 Character Rerun | |
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 Duration: 01/28/2026 - 02/12/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |
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The last banner in Phase 3 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will be Sunday's rerun from January 28, 2026 to February 12, 2026 (Server Time). The featured 4-star characters in Sunday's rerun banner are also Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng.
Sunday Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 3.8 Phase 3 Light Cone Banners
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 Bygone Reminiscence |
 Bygone Reminiscence |
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In Phase 3 of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, the Bygone Reminiscence banner will continue to feature reruns for Aglaea's Light Cone, Time Woven Into Gold, and Sunday's Light Cone, A Grounded Ascent, from January 28, 2026 until February 12, 2026 (Server Time).
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 3.8 Phase 3's Bygone Reminiscence are Geniuses' Greetings, Trend of the Universal Market, and Dance! Dance! Dance!
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Character
The Dahlia Release on December 16, 2025 (UTC-5)
The Dahlia is a new 5-star Fire and Nihility character. She is part of the Annihilation Gang, a group that was previously mentioned during the Penacony storyline.
The Dahlia will be 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.
The Dahlia Release Date and Character Info
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Light Cone
HSR 3.8 New Light Cone
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Never Forget Her Flame
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Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will feature one new Light Cone. Never Forget Her Flame is The Dahlia's signature Light Cone that can be pulled from the Brilliant Fixation from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) until January 7, 2026 (Server Time).
Never Forget Her Flame Light Cone Guide
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Reruns
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Rerun Characters
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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 will have 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).
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Rerun Light Cones
| Rerun Light Cones in Version 3.8 | |||||
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Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
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Long Road Leads Home
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Scent Alone Stays True
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Time Woven into Gold
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A Grounded Ascent
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The Bygone Reminiscence also features multiple Light Cone reruns throughout all of 3.8. Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest will have a rerun from December 16, 2025 (UTC-5) until January 7, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2, the featured reruns will be Long Road Leads Home and Scent Alone Stays True, from January 7, 2026 to January 28, 2026 (Server Time). Meanwhile, Phase 3 will feature reruns for Time Woven Into Gold and A Grounded Ascent from January 28, 2026 to February 12, 2026 (Server Time).
Bygone Reminiscence Banner Guide
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Mission
Memories are the Prelude to Dreams Finality Mission in HSR 3.8
Memories are the Prelude to Dreams is an upcoming Finality Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8. This a new mission type that will explore the storylines of multiple factions that weren't fully covered throughout the Trailblaze Missions in Penacony.
Memories are the Prelude to Dreams Mission
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Map
Dream of Gnawing Oak in HSR 3.8
Dream of Gnawing Oak is an upcoming Penacony map that will be released in Version 3.8. This area can be explored during the 3.8 Finality Mission!
Dream of Gnawing Oak Map Release Date
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Events
HSR 3.8 Events Schedule
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
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 Chrysos Awoo Championship |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Build your team lineup and defeat other trainers in the Chimera World Tournament! |
 Remnants of Twilight |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Clear combat challenges of various difficulties to win various rewards! |
 Treasure Hunt |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Consume Trailblaze Power to hunt for treasure and obtain valuable rewards like Self-Modeling Resin and Stellar Jades! |
 3.8 Gift of Odyssey |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Log in a total of 7 days to claim up 10 Star Rail Special Passes! |
 3.8 Planar Fissure |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Get double the planar ornaments when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe! |
 3.8 Garden of Plenty |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Get double the rewards when completing Crimson and Golden Calyx stages! |
 3.8 Realm of the Strange |
Duration: Sometime in 3.8 Get double the relics when challenging Caverns of Corrosion! |
Shown above is the schedule of the events that will be in Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.8!
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Divergent Universe Update
Divergent Universe: Protean Hero Update in HSR 3.8
In Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, new Equations, Weighted Curios, and Occurrences will be added to Divergent Universe: Protean Hero. The Synchronicity Level Cap will also be raised to Level 120, which means there will be more rewards to claim!
Divergent Universe: Protean Hero Info
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 New Boss
Harbinger of Death: Swarm Nightmare in HSR 3.8
In Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, the Harbinger of Death: Swarm Nightmare, also known as the Iron Cavalry Knight, is a new Boss enemy that will be added to the game. Players can encounter and fight the Iron Cavalry Knight during the 3.8 Finality Mission!
Harbinger of Death - Swarm Nightmare
HSR 3.8 Optimizations and Updates
Multi-Path Team Lineup Optimization
In Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, Trailblazers will be able to preset the Paths for the Trailblazer and March 7th in the Team Lineup screen. Once saved, the Path of these characters won't change even when switched in the Character panel.
Event Notes Info Update
With the 3.8 update, Event Notes in the Travel Log will show whether the Event Type is Story, Casual, or Combat. It will also display the total amount of Stellar Jade rewards from the event.
3.8 Treasures Lightward Schedule
Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 will also feature an additional Apocalyptic Shadow phase towards the end of the patch, which means 3.8 will have 4 endgame phases in total.
Currency Wars Adjustments
In Honkai: Star Rail 3.8, certain characters, equipment, and Bonds will be adjusted in Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game.
Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) Related Guides
Latest News and Upcoming Content
| Honkai: Star Rail Latest News | |
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| All Redeem Codes | 3.8 Livestream Codes |
| Version 3.8 Banners | Version 3.8 Livestream |
| Warp Banner History | Rerun Characters |
| The Dahlia Release Date | The Dahlia Banner |
Current Version News and Updates
3.7 Banners, Events, and Release Date
Other News and Game Info
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