4.0 Livestream Summary and Highlights
♦ Latest: 4.0 Redeem Codes
♦ Phase 1: Yao Guang, Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan
♦ Phase 2: Sparkxie, Sparkle, Cerydra, Rappa
♦ Events: Cosmicon, Roll On!
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 Special Program aired on February 6, 2026. See the livestream release dates and countdown, all the 4.0 content, and how to watch the livestream!
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HSR 4.0 Livestream Release Date
4.0 Livestream on February 6, 2026
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| Release Date | February 06, 2026 |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.0 Livestream, No Aha At Full Moon, went live on February 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM for UTC-5 and 7:30 PM for GMT+8.
Details on Yao Guang and Sparxie were announced during the livestream, along with the upcoming 4.0 Trailblaze Mission, banners, and the 4.0 new planet, Planarcadia.
HSR 4.0 Banners and Release Date
Star Rail 4.0 Livestream Countdown
| Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Livestream Countdown |
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| The Livestream has ended! |
Star Rail 4.0 Livestream Times
| Server | 4.0 Livestream Times |
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| North America | February 06, 2026 06:30 AM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | February 06, 2026 12:30 PM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | February 06, 2026 07:30 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | February 06, 2026 07:30 PM (UTC/GMT+8) |
How to Watch Star Rail 4.0 Livestream
Watch the Livestream on Twitch or YouTube
| Twitch | Watch the Stream on Twitch ► |
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| YouTube | Watch the Stream on YouTube ► |
HSR 4.0 Livestream Content
4.0 Livestream Summary Table
4.0 Phase 1 Character Banners
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 Yao Guang Banner |
 Indelible Coterie |
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| Featured 5★ |    
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| Featured 4★ |   
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Yao Guang's banner, Gleam of a Thousand Plumes, is featured throughout all of Version 4.0 from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 24, 2026 (Server Time).
Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan are also having their rerun banners from February 12, 2026 (UTC-5) until March 03, 2026 (Server Time).
The 4-star rate-up characters in Yao Guang's banner and the Phase 1 Indelible Coterie are Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Phase 1 Light Cone Banners for 4.0
| 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.
4.0 Phase 2 Character Banners
| Version 4.0 Phase 2 Character Banners | |||||
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 Sparxie Banner |
Yao Guang Banner |
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 Indelible Coterie |
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| Featured 5★ |    
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| Featured 4★ |
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For Phase 2 of Version 4.0, both Sparxie's banner and Yao Guang's banner will be available from March 03, 2026 until March 24, 2026 (Server Time). Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle will also have reruns at the same time.
The 4-star rate-up characters in the Phase 2 banners are also Pela, Hanya, and Qingque.
Phase 2 Light Cone Banners for 4.0
| 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.
New Character for Version 4.0
| Character | Type / Element | Path / Weapon |
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Yao Guang
(5★) |
 Physical
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 Elation
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Sparxie
(5★) |
 Fire
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Elation
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Yao Guang is a new 5-star Elation and Physical character that was released at the start of Phase 1 of Version 4.0 on February 12, 2026 for the NA Server and February 13, 2026 for Asia/EU Servers.
Meanwhile, Sparkle is another new 5-star Elation character who uses the Fire element instead. She'll be released in Phase 2 of Version 4.0 on March 03, 2026 for all servers.
All New and Upcoming Characters
HSR New Light Cone in Version 4.0
| New Light Cones in Version 4.0 | ||
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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 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 will feature 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 will also become 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 is also having 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 Trailblaze Mission
No Aha at Full Moon is a new Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. This mission takes 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
| 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 will be the next stop of the Astral Express! Known for its entertainment culture, Planarcadia features bustling cities and will be the setting for the much awaited Phantasmoon Games.
Planarcadia Release Date and Info
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 New Events
| 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
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
| Character | Summarized 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 is a new boss enemy that will be released in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0. Players will be able to fight them during the 4.0 Trailblaze Mission!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Gameplay Mode Updates
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!
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
New Trailblaze 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
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 also includes white noise tracks for players who want to take a break and turn off the music in the background.
Honkai: Star Rail 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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