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Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Banners, Events, and Release Date
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♦ Latest: 4.0 Redeem Codes
♦ Phase 1: Yao Guang, Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan
♦ Phase 2: Sparkxie, Sparkle, Cerydra, Rappa
♦ Events: Cosmicon, Roll On!, Ding! Arcadia Fun-Time Clock-In Essentials
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 was released on February 12, 2026 for the NA Server and February 13, 2026 for EU and Asia Servers. See the HSR 4.0 banners, 4.0 characters, 4.0 drip marketing news, 4.0 planet, and other news on Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 content in this guide!
List of Contents
- HSR 4.0 Release Date
- HSR 4.0 Summary
- HSR 4.0 Banners
- HSR 4.0 New Characters
- HSR 4.0 New Light Cones
- HSR 4.0 Reruns
- HSR 4.0 New Mission
- HSR 4.0 Planarcadia
- HSR 4.0 New Events
- HSR 4.0 New Relics
- HSR 4.0 New Items
- HSR 4.0 Character Buffs
- HSR 4.0 New Boss
- HSR 4.0 Game Mode Updates
- HSR 4.0 New Cosmetics
- HSR 4.0 Optimizations and Updates
- HSR Related Guides
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Release Date
HSR 4.0 Release on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5)
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| Release Date | February 12, 2026 (NA Servers) February 13, 2026 (EU/Asia Servers) |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 was released on February 12, 2026 (UTC-5). Yao Guang and Sparxie are the newest characters featured in Version 4.0!
Star Rail 4.0 Release Times for All Servers
| Server | 4.0 Release Schedules |
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| North America | February 12, 2026 10:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | February 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | February 13, 2026 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | February 13, 2026 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
Star Rail 4.0 Release Countdown
| Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 Countdown |
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| Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 is now Live! |
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Summary
HSR 4.0 Content Summary
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Banners
HSR 4.0 Banners Release Date and Schedule
- Yao Guang Banner (Feb. 12, 2026 - Mar. 24, 2026)
- 4.0 Phase 1 Indelible Coterie (Feb. 12, 2026 - Mar. 03, 2026)
- 4.0 Phase 1 Light Cones (Feb. 12, 2026 - Mar. 03, 2026)
- Sparxie Banner (Mar. 03, 2026 - Mar. 24, 2026)
- 4.0 Phase 2 Indelible Coterie Rerun (Mar. 03, 2026 - Mar. 24, 2026)
- 4.0 Phase 2 Light Cones (Mar. 03, 2026 - Mar. 24, 2026)
The Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 banners feature the release of Yao Guang and Sparxie. Yao Guang's banner will last throughout the entire duration of 4.0, while Sparxie's banner will start in Phase 2 of Version 4.0.
For the first phase 4.0 rerun banners, Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan became available again via the Indelible Coterie banner. Meanwhile, Phase 2 featured Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle as the rerun characters.
All Current and Upcoming Warp Banners
Yao Guang Banner in HSR 4.0
| HSR 4.0 Banners - Phase 1 Character Release | |
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 Duration: 02/12 (UTC-5) - 03/24/2026 (Server Time) |
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In Phase 1 of Honkai: Star Rail 4.0, Yao Guang's Banner started on February 12, 2026 for the NA server and February 13, 2026 for EU and Asia. Yao Guang's banner is available until March 24, 2026 for all servers.
The featured 4-star characters in Yao Guang's Banner are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Yao Guang Banner Schedule and Rates
Indelible Coterie in HSR 4.0 Phase 1
| HSR 4.0 Banners - Phase 1 Character Reruns | |
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 Duration: 02/12 (UTC-5) - 03/03/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ |   
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| Featured 4★ |
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 also features the Indelible Coterie banner in Phase 1 from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) to March 03, 2026 (Server Time). For Phase 1, Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan are the featured 5-stars having reruns.
The rate-up 4-star characters in the Phase 1 Indelible Coterie are also Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 4.0 Phase 1 Light Cone Banners
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 Brilliant Fixation |
 Coalesced Truths |
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| Featured 4★ | 
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Yao Guang's Light Cone, When She Decided To See, is featured in the Brilliant Fixation throughout 4.0 from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 24, 2026.
To Evernight's Stars, Why Does the Ocean Sing, and Reforged Remembrance are also having reruns via the Coalesced Truths banner from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 03, 2026.
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 4.0 Phase 1's Brilliant Fixation and Coalesced Truths are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Sparxie Banner in HSR 4.0 Phase 2
| HSR 4.0 Banners - Phase 2 Character Release | |
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 Duration: 03/03/2026 - 03/24/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |
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For Phase 2 of Honkai: Star Rail 4.0, Sparxie has featured banner from March 03, 2026 to March 24, 2026 for all servers. The featured 4-star characters in Sparxie's Banner are also Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Sparxie Banner Schedule and Rates
Indelible Coterie in HSR 4.0 Phase 2
| HSR 4.0 Banners - Phase 2 Character Reruns | |
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 Duration: 03/03/2026 - 03/24/2026 (Server Time) |
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| Featured 5★ |   
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| Featured 4★ |
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 has more reruns via the Indelible Coterie in Phase 2 from March 03, 2026 to March 24, 2026 (Server Time). For Phase 2, Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle are the featured 5-stars having reruns.
The rate-up 4-star characters in the Phase 2 Indelible Coterie are also Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 4.0 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners
| HSR 4.0 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners | |||||
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| Brilliant Fixation (Yao Guang LC) |
 Brilliant Fixation (Sparxie LC) |
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 Coalesced Truths |
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| Featured 5★ | 
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| Featured 4★ |
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Sparxie's Light Cone, Dazzled By A Flowery World, together with Yao Guang's When She Decided to See will be featured in the Brilliant Fixation from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 in Phase 2 of 4.0.
Epoch Etched in Golden Blood, Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker, and Earthly Escapade will also have reruns via the Coalesced Truths banner at the same time.
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 4.0 Phase 2's Brilliant Fixation and Coalesced Truths are Planetary Rendezvous, Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat, and The Story's Next Page.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Characters
Yao Guang Release in HSR 4.0 Phase 1
Yao Guang is a 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation, and uses the Physical element. Yao Guang was released on February 12, 2026 for the NA server and February 13, 2026 for EU and Asia at the start of Version 4.0.
Yao Guang Best Builds and Teams
Sparxie Release in HSR 4.0 Phase 2
Sparxie is another 5-star character that follows the Path of Elation, and uses the Fire element. Sparxie was released on March 03, 2026 (Server Time) during Phase 2 of Version 4.0.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Light Cones
HSR 4.0 New Light Cones
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When She Decided to See
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Dazzled by a Flowery World
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 Today's Good Luck
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 Mushy Shroomy's Adventures
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 Lingering Tear
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 Sneering
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 includes the release of 6 new Elation Light Cones! When She Decided to See is Yao Guang's signature Light Cone that can be pulled from the Brilliant Fixation from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) to March 24, 2026.
Dazzled By A Flowery World is Sparxie's Light Cone that will be available in Phase 2 of Version 4.0 from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026.
Today's Good Luck and Mushy Shroomy's Adventures are new 4-star Elation Light Cones. Lastly, Lingering Tear and Sneering are 3-star Light Cones that were added to the standard pool of Light Cone drops.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Reruns
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Rerun Characters
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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 features multiple reruns throughout the patch. In Phase 1 of 4.0, Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan are having 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).
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Rerun Light Cones
| Rerun Light Cones in Version 4.0 | |||||
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To Evernight's Stars
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Why Does the Ocean Sing
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Reforged Remembrance
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Epoch Etched in Golden Blood
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Ninjutsu Inscription - Dazzling Evilbreaker
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Earthly Escapade
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Coalesced Truths also has multiple Light Cone reruns throughout all of 4.0. To Evernight's Stars, Why Does the Ocean Sing, and Reforged Remembrance are having reruns from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 03, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2, the featured reruns will be Epoch Etched in Golden Blood, Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker, and Earthly Escapade from March 03, 2026 to March 24, 2026 (Server Time).
Coalesced Truths Banner Schedule and Rates
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Mission
No Aha at Full Moon in HSR 4.0
No Aha at Full Moon is a new Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. This mission will take the Astral Express to their next stop, Planarcadia. Here, they'll join the game set up by Aha, the Aeon of Elation.
No Aha at Full Moon Mission Guide
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Planarcadia
New Planet Planarcadia in HSR 4.0
| Planarcadia Maps | |
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 Duomension City |
 Dovebrook District |
 Graphia Academy |
 World's End Tavern |
Planarcadia is the new planet for Version 4.0 and the next stop of the Astral Express! Known for its entertainment culture, Planarcadia features bustling cities and is the setting for the much awaited Phantasmoon Games.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Events
HSR 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! |
Shown above is the schedule of the events that are in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Relics
HSR 4.0 New Relic Sets
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 features the release of 2 new Relic Sets: Ever-Glorious Magical Girl and Diviner of Distant Reach. These can be obtained from the new Cavern of Corrosion, Path of Possession, in Version 4.0!
Relics and Planar Ornaments Guide
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Items
New Lightning Ascension Material
Thunder Strum is a new Ascension Material for Lightning characters that was added in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. This material can be obtained from the Stagnant Shadow: Shape of Soundburst.
Thunder Strum Locations and How to Get It
New Elation Trace Materials
| 4.0 New Trace Materials | ||
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 The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards
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 The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue
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 The Fluffy Collector's Edition
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The release of the Elation path in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 also came with a new Trace Material series for Elation characters and Light Cones! Included are The Fluffy Hand-drawn Storyboards, The Fluffy Serialization Memorial Issue, and The Fluffy Collector's Edition.
New Hunt Trace Materials
| 4.0 New Trace Materials | ||
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 Grit of Strife
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 Resin of Valor
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 Lance of Retribution
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 also includes a new set of Trace Materials for Hunt characters and Light Cones! These are the Grit of Strife, Resin of Valor, and Lance of Retribution.
Planarcadia Enhancement Materials
| 4.0 New Enhancement Materials | ||
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 Whimsy Wax
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 Dreamweave Steel
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 Lucid Awl
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Whimsy Wax, Dreamweave Steel, and Lucid Awl are additional enhancement materials that also became available in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. These are dropped by the new enemies in Planarcadia.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Character Buffs
Sparkle and Black Swan Buffs
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Sparkle
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・Increases the amount of Skill Points recovered by Ultimate and allows them to be temporarily stored when overflowing. ・When an ally consumes Skill Points, regenerates Energy for Sparkle and increases DMG taken by all enemies. |
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Black Swan
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・"Arcana" can calculate stacks exceeding the limit, and retains half the number of stacks upon reset. ・"Arcana" stacks can be accumulated faster. ・Can increase DMG dealt by all allies. |
In Version 4.0, Sparkle and Black Swan received buffs to their kit. Players can get extra rewards after testing out both characters in the Novaflare event!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Boss
@SparxiConOfficial Boss in HSR 4.0
@SparxiConOfficial is a new boss enemy that was released in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. Players will be able to fight them during the 4.0 Trailblaze Mission!
SparxiConOfficial Boss Release Date
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Gameplay Mode Updates
HSR 4.0 Currency Wars Expansion
In Honkai: Star Rail 4.0, the Currency Wars game mode received another update! New characters were added as recruitable staff members and some of the original staff members became Expert Advisors.
Expert Advisors can only be recruited via specific methods and have exclusive Investment Environments and Investment Strategies, which can provide unique buff effects. Along with this, the Currency Wars Ascension Levels were also expanded!
HSR 4.0 Divergent Universe Update
Divergent Universe: Protean Hero also received an update in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 since it's nearing its conclusion. Players can earn double the Synchronicity Points and activate Insight Mode, which helps increase Final DMG dealt by allies!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Cosmetics
HSR 4.0 Trailblazer Fashion
New cosmetic items for the Trailblazer were released with Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. Apart from new headgear, a new skin is also available for the Trailblazer! Some of these were added to the Gift of Stardust, while others can be obtained by exploring Planarcadia!
All Trailblaze Fashion Cosmetics
HSR 4.0 Free Ruan Mei Skin
Ruan Mei also got a new outfit in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0! Plumblossom Letter can be claimed for free when logging in during Version 4.0. After the event period, it will be sold in the in-game Store for 1,680 Oneric Shards.
HSR 4.0 Optimizations and Updates
Assignments Feature Adjustments
With the Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 update, players can select up to 4 Assignments and the rewards for them will automatically accumulate every hour. The Assignments will continuously generate rewards without having to reactivate them and the rewards can be claimed at any time.
Preview Locked Relic Sub-Stats
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 also includes the ability to preview a Relic's locked subsidiary stats without needing to level it up! This will help players properly consider which Relics to keep and enhance.
Relics and Planar Ornaments Guide
White Noise Tracks for Phonograph
The Phonograph in the Astral Express now includes white noise tracks for players who want to take a break and turn off the music in the background.
Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) Related Guides
Latest News and Upcoming Content
| Honkai: Star Rail Latest News | |
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| All Redeem Codes | Version 4.0 Codes |
| Warp Banner History | Rerun Characters |
| HSR Fortnite Collab | Version 4.1 Banners |
| Ashveil Release Date | Ashveil Banner |
Current Version News and Updates
4.0 Banners, Events, and Release Date
Other News and Game Info
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