Honkai: Star Rail Version History & Patch Notes
The complete Honkai: Star Rail version history — release dates, banner phases and debut characters, all auto-updated each patch.
As of the latest update, Honkai: Star Rail is on version 4.4. Each Honkai: Star Rail version lasts roughly six weeks and introduces new characters, Light Cones, and limited-time banner phases. Below is the complete version history — every patch with its release date, codename, and featured banners, kept up to date automatically.
Last updated: 31/07/2026
The figures on this page come directly from gamevika's internal game data store (counted/read straight from the real records), not an estimate or copy from elsewhere.
Current version: v4.4 — In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound
Each update has ~5 hours of maintenance. Reach Trailblaze Level 4+ before maintenance to receive 300 Stellar Jade as compensation afterwards.
Each version normally lasts 6 weeks (42 days).
Roughly 1 days left (~26/08/2026) in the standard 6-week cycle of v4.4 — this is a self-calculated estimate based on the usual cadence; HoYoverse only confirms the exact date closer to the update.
New Light Cones:
A Star That Lights the Night
Flickering Stars
I Am As You Behold
Release cadence — how often
Calculated directly from this page's history of 29 versions (1.0→current) — each gap is the number of days between the start dates of two consecutive versions. Recalculated automatically whenever the version history updates, not a fixed guess.
- Full-history average: 42 days per version.
- Last 5 versions: average 42 days per version (current pace).
- Median (less skewed by a few unusually fast/slow versions): 42 days.
- Actual observed range: fastest 28 days, slowest 58 days.
This is an average calculated from real history, NOT a promise for the next version's release date — HoYoverse has never announced schedules in advance, only confirming close to the update.
Events in this version
Time-limited events running within v4.4's window, sourced from the public server calendar — not a guess.
- Antigraft Brickbuster · Jul 13, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026
- Imagenae: Holy Grail War · Jul 24, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026
- Fate Contract: Renewal · Jul 24, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026
Version timeline
v4.4 — In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound · from Jul 15, 2026 (released)
3 new characters · 3 new light cones
New characters:
Himeko • Nova 
Rin Tohsaka 
Gilgamesh
- Character banner
Aug 5, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Cerydra
- Character banner
Aug 5, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Anaxa
- Character banner
Aug 5, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Aventurine
- Gear banner
Aug 5, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Epoch Etched in Golden Blood
- Character banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Himeko • Nova
- Character banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Rin Tohsaka
- Character banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Gilgamesh
- Gear banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— A Star That Lights the Night
- Gear banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Flickering Stars
- Gear banner
Jul 15, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— I Am As You Behold
New content in this version
New Missions: Planarcadia - In Ravages Does the Whistle SoundPlanarcadia — Imagenae: Holy Grail War
New Maps: Desolate Maw's DemonholdFallen Star's Cradle
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Fallen Star Anchorage"Planar Ornament "Cosmic Life Sciences Institute"
New Outfits: Candy-Coated WavesFan-Made Lygus
New Enemies: "Lord of Saṃvartasthāyi, Asat Pramad," "Comediologist"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v4.3 — The Lethe Below the Living · from Jun 1, 2026 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
Mortenax Blade
- Character banner
Jun 24, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Cyrene - Character banner
Jun 24, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Phainon - Character banner
Jun 1, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Mortenax Blade
- Character banner
Jun 1, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Yao Guang - Gear banner
Jun 1, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Reforged in Hellfire - Gear banner
Jun 1, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
When She Decided to See
New content in this version
New Missions: Planarcadia
New Maps: Inkford Hermitage
New Relics: Cavern Relic "As Navigator Isee Sees It"Cavern Relic "Divine-Querying Master Smith"
New Outfits: Karmic Fire of the Distant Shore
New Enemies: "Murata Graphia, Founding Artist" "God-Devourer Offspring" "Arbiter of the Lost Abyss"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v4.2 — So Laughed the Masses · from Apr 22, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Evanescia 
Silver Wolf LV.999
- Character banner
May 13, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Evanescia
- Character banner
May 13, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Kafka - Gear banner
May 13, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Until the Flowers Bloom Again - Gear banner
May 13, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
If Time Were a Flower - Character banner
Apr 22, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Silver Wolf LV.999
- Character banner
Apr 22, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Apr 22, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Welcome to the Cosmic City - Gear banner
Apr 22, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Never Forget Her Flame
New content in this version
New Missions: Planarcadia - So Laughed the Masses
New Maps: Seafeld CitySeafeld TV Tower
New Outfits: Gossamer FlutterCool Overload ShadesLittle Raccoon Goes Full EvanefoxUniversal Popularity Crown: Neon Cat-ear HeadphonesFurbobo Goggles
New Enemies: "Paramount Bliss Inverted: Illwish Archlotus," "Joy Ascendant," "Magical Girl Troupe"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v4.1 — Unraveled for Daybreak · from Mar 25, 2026 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
Ashveil
- Character banner
Apr 8, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Boothill - Gear banner
Apr 8, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Sailing Towards a Second Life - Character banner
Mar 25, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Ashveil
- Character banner
Mar 25, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Hyacine - Gear banner
Mar 25, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
The Finale of a Lie - Gear banner
Mar 25, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky
New content in this version
New Missions: Planarcadia
New Maps: Lookout Cloud StationPearluxe Tower
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Punklorde Stage Zero"Planar Ornament "City of Converging Stars"
New Enemies: Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom, Daybreak Squadron: Azurewing, Daybreak Squadron: Blazeweaver, Daybreak Squadron: Dawnlance, Daybreak Squadron: Cinderborne, SD Civilian Mechatron, and "Alloy Pommy."
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v4.0 — No Aha At Full Moon · from Feb 13, 2026 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Sparxie Yao Guang
- Character banner
Mar 3, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Sparxie
- Character banner
Mar 3, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Mar 3, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Dazzled by a Flowery World - Gear banner
Mar 3, 2026 (released) · phase 2
— Epoch Etched in Golden Blood
- Character banner
Feb 13, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Yao Guang
- Character banner
Feb 13, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Feb 13, 2026 (released) · phase 1
— When She Decided to See
- Gear banner
Feb 13, 2026 (released) · phase 1
—
To Evernight's Stars
New content in this version
New Missions: Planarcadia - No Aha at Full MoonAdventure Missions
New Maps: Duomension CityGraphia AcademyDovebrook DistrictWorld's End
New Outfits: Plumblossom LetterVim and VigorSparkly Rabbit and Fire ShroomRaccoon Supplicant MaskAh! Youth!Loading
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.8 — Memories are the Prelude to Dreams · from Dec 17, 2025 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
The Dahlia
- Character banner
Jan 28, 2026 (released) · phase 3
—
Aglaea - Character banner
Jan 28, 2026 (released) · phase 3
—
Sunday - Character banner
Jan 7, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Fugue - Character banner
Jan 7, 2026 (released) · phase 2
—
Lingsha - Character banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— The Dahlia
- Character banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Firefly - Gear banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Never Forget Her Flame
- Gear banner
Dec 17, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — Memories are the Prelude to Dreams
New Maps: Dream of Gnawing Oak
New Enemies: Harbinger of Death: Swarm Nightmare
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.7 — As Tomorrow Became Yesterday · from Nov 5, 2025 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
Cyrene
- Character banner
Nov 26, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Nov 26, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Thus Burns the Dawn - Character banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Cyrene
- Character banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
This Love, Forever - Gear banner
Nov 5, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — As Tomorrow Became Yesterday
New Maps: Nightmare's EchoMemortis Shore
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Amphoreus, The Eternal Land"Planar Ornament "Tengoku@Livestream"
New Outfits: Deliverer's WreathGarbdriverHello Mem World!The Promise's '∞'
New Enemies: "Anti-Creator, Hatred Inundate," "Mirage Fizzle Kid," "Cyclonic Swarm Mother"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.6 — Back to Earth in Evernight · from Sep 24, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae 
Evernight
- Character banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae
- Character banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Anaxa
- Gear banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Though Worlds Apart - Gear banner
Oct 15, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Life Should Be Cast to Flames - Character banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Evernight
- Character banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
The Herta - Gear banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— To Evernight's Stars
- Gear banner
Sep 24, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Into the Unreachable Veil
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — Back to Earth in Evernight
New Maps: Radiant ScarwoodUniversal Matrix
New Relics: Cavern Relic "World-Remaking Deliverer"Cavern Relic "Self-Enshrouded Recluse"
New Enemies: Ichor Memosprite: Judge of Oblivion, Ichor Memosprite: Winged Serpent, Ichor Memosprite: Canine, Ichor Memosprite: Pheasant, Guide of Withering and Decay
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.5 — Before Their Deaths · from Aug 13, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Cerydra 
Hysilens
- Character banner
Sep 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Cerydra
- Character banner
Sep 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Silver Wolf - Gear banner
Sep 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Epoch Etched in Golden Blood
- Gear banner
Sep 2, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Incessant Rain - Character banner
Aug 13, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Hysilens
- Character banner
Aug 13, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Aug 13, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Why Does the Ocean Sing - Gear banner
Aug 13, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Patience Is All You Need
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — Before Their Deaths
New Maps: Warbling Shores
New Enemies: Theoros: Lygus "Lady of Crashing Waves" "Servant of Tides" "Hellcharred Shadow General"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.4 — For the Sun is Set to Die · from Jul 2, 2025 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
Phainon
- Character banner
Jul 23, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Jul 23, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
- Character banner
Jul 2, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Character banner
Jul 2, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Phainon
- Gear banner
Jul 2, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Thus Burns the Dawn
- Gear banner
Jul 2, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— If Time Were a Flower
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — For the Sun is Set to DiePenacony — Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail
New Maps: Aedes Elysiae
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Arcadia of Woven Dreams"Planar Ornament "Revelry by the Sea"
New Outfits: Spring Missive
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.3 — The Fall at Dawn's Rise · from May 21, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Cipher Hyacine
- Character banner
Jun 11, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Aglaea
- Character banner
Jun 11, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Cipher
- Gear banner
Jun 11, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Time Woven Into Gold - Gear banner
Jun 11, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Lies Dance on the Breeze - Character banner
May 21, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Hyacine
- Character banner
May 21, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— The Herta
- Gear banner
May 21, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky
- Gear banner
May 21, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Into the Unreachable Veil
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus - The Fall at Dawn's Rise
New Maps: Fortress of Dome
New Relics: Cavern Relic: Warrior Goddess of Sun and ThunderCavern Relic: Wavestrider Captain
New Enemies: "Sublime, Radiant, Avatar of the Sky," "Decimator, Karma of Daythunder, Eye of Twilight," "Black Tide's Champion," "Dark Sun Gryphon," "Black Tide Council," "Black Tide's Decrepit Bow"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.2 — Through the Petals in the Land of Repose · from Apr 9, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Anaxa 
Castorice
- Character banner
Apr 30, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Anaxa
- Character banner
Apr 30, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Dr. Ratio - Gear banner
Apr 30, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Life Should Be Cast to Flames
- Gear banner
Apr 30, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Baptism of Pure Thought - Character banner
Apr 9, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Castorice
- Character banner
Apr 9, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Apr 9, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Make Farewells More Beautiful - Gear banner
Apr 9, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Long Road Leads Home
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — Through the Petals in the Land of Repose
New Maps: Demigod CouncilDragonbone City
New Enemies: "Pollux, Netherwing Husk, Ferry of Souls" "Fulminating Wolflord" "Black Tide's Corroded Daemon" "Black Tide's Corroded Axe"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.1 — Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne · from Feb 26, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Mar 19, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Mydei - Character banner
Mar 19, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Huohuo - Gear banner
Mar 19, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Night of Fright - Gear banner
Mar 19, 2025 (released) · phase 2
—
Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path - Character banner
Feb 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Tribbie - Character banner
Feb 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Yunli - Gear banner
Feb 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— If Time Were a Flower
- Gear banner
Feb 26, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Dance at Sunset
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — Light Slips the Gate, Shadow Greets the Throne
New Maps: Murmuring WoodsSanctum of Prophecy
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Bone Collection's Serene Demesne"Planar Ornament "Giant Tree of Rapt Brooding"
New Enemies: Flame Reaver of the Deepest Dark, Noontide Gryphon, Moonlit Pegasus, Meteoric Eagle, and Tide-Eroded Blade
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v3.0 — Paean of Era Nova · from Jan 15, 2025 (released)
2 new characters · 3 new light cones
New characters:
Aglaea The Herta
- Character banner
Feb 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Aglaea
- Character banner
Feb 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Feb 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2
— Time Woven Into Gold
- Gear banner Feb 5, 2025 (released) · phase 2 — Sailing Towards A Second Life / Flowing Nightglow / Incessant Rain
- Character banner
Jan 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— The Herta
- Character banner
Jan 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Jan 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
— Into the Unreachable Veil
- Gear banner
Jan 15, 2025 (released) · phase 1
—
Scent Alone Stays True
New content in this version
New Missions: Amphoreus — Heroic Saga of Flame-ChaseAdventure Missions
New Maps: Eternal Holy CityStrife RuinsBloodbathed BattlefrontAbyss of FateVortex of Genesis
New Relics: Cavern Relic "Hero of Triumphant Song"Cavern Relic "Poet of Mourning Collapse"
New Outfits: Nascent Spring
New Enemies: "Savage God, Mad King, Incarnation of Strife," "The Giver, Master of Legions, Lance of Fury," "Furiae Praetor," "Furiae Warrior," "Furiae Archer," "Furiae Philosopher," "Furiae Troupe," "'Spirithief' Bartholos," and "Sky-Shrouding Stardevourer Swarm"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.7 — A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn · from Dec 4, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Dec 25, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Fugue
- Character banner
Dec 25, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Firefly
- Gear banner
Dec 25, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Long Road Leads Home
- Gear banner
Dec 25, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
- Character banner
Dec 4, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Sunday
- Character banner
Dec 4, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Jing Yuan - Gear banner
Dec 4, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
A Grounded Ascent - Gear banner
Dec 4, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Before Dawn
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn
New Maps: Party Car
New Enemies: Blaznana Monkey Trick
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.6 — Annals of Pinecany's Mappou Age · from Oct 23, 2024 (released)
1 new characters · 1 new light cones
New characters:
Rappa
- Character banner
Nov 13, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Acheron - Character banner
Nov 13, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Aventurine
- Character banner
Oct 23, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Rappa
- Character banner
Oct 23, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae - Gear banner
Oct 23, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker - Gear banner
Oct 23, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Brighter Than the Sun
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — Banana Outrage: Battles Without Ninja and Humanity
New Maps: Penacony Paperfold University College
New Relics: Cavern Relic "Sacerdos' Relived Ordeal"Cavern Relic "Scholar Lost in Erudition"
New Enemies: Banacademic Office's Assistanana, Banacademic Office's Fortune BananAdvisor, Banacademic Office's Dreamweaver BananAdvisor, Banacademic Office's Charmony BananAdvisor, Wonder Forest's Banacademic Office Staff, Cacophonic Conductor
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.5 — Flying Aureus Shot to Lupine Rue · from Sep 10, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Lingsha 
Feixiao
- Character banner
Oct 2, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Lingsha
- Character banner
Oct 2, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Topaz & Numby - Gear banner
Oct 2, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Scent Alone Stays True
- Gear banner
Oct 2, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Worrisome, Blissful - Character banner
Sep 10, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Feixiao
- Character banner
Sep 10, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Sep 10, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
I Venture Forth to Hunt - Gear banner
Sep 10, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Patience Is All You Need
New content in this version
New Missions: Xianzhou Luofu — Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue (II)
New Maps: Skysplitter
New Relics: Planar Ornament "Lushaka, the Sunken Seas"Planar Ornament "The Wondrous BananAmusement Park"
New Enemies: Shadow of "Feixiao," Borisin Warhead: Hoolay, Opportunistic Provocateur, Daring Diceroller
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.4 — Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue · from Jul 31, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Aug 21, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Jiaoqiu - Character banner
Aug 21, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Sparkle - Gear banner
Aug 21, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Those Many Springs - Gear banner
Aug 21, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Earthly Escapade - Character banner
Jul 31, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Yunli
- Character banner
Jul 31, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Huohuo
- Gear banner
Jul 31, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Dance at Sunset
- Gear banner
Jul 31, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Night of Fright
New content in this version
New Missions: Xianzhou Luofu — Finest Duel Under the Pristine Blue: Part ISwords to Plowshares
New Maps: The Shackling Prison
New Enemies: Howling Casket, Sableclaw Wolftrooper, Eclipse Wolftrooper, Soulhook Sovereign, Starbane Doombringer
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.3 — Farewell, Penacony · from Jun 19, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Jul 10, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Jade - Character banner
Jul 10, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Argenti - Gear banner
Jul 10, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Yet Hope Is Priceless - Gear banner
Jul 10, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
An Instant Before A Gaze - Character banner
Jun 19, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Firefly
- Character banner
Jun 19, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Ruan Mei - Gear banner
Jun 19, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
- Gear banner
Jun 19, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Past Self in Mirror
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — Farewell, Penacony
New Maps: The Radiant Feldspar
New Relics: ●Planar Ornament "Duran, Dynasty of Running Wolves"●Planar Ornament "Forge of the Kalpagni Lantern"●Cavern Relic "Iron Cavalry Against the Scourge"●Cavern Relic "The Wind-Soaring Valorous"
New Enemies: "Past Confined and Caged" (Bug), "Tomorrow in Harmonious Chords" (Bug), "Present Inebriated in Revelry" (Bug), The Past, Present, and Eternal Show (Complete), Stellaron Hunter: Sam (Complete), Ten Stonehearts: Aventurine (Complete), Cirrus (Complete), Annihilator of Desolation Mistral, Silver Knight of Virtuous Gallantry
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.2 — Then Wake to Weep · from May 8, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Boothill 
Robin
- Character banner
May 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Boothill
- Character banner
May 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Fu Xuan - Gear banner
May 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Sailing Towards a Second Life
- Gear banner
May 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
She Already Shut Her Eyes - Character banner
May 8, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Robin
- Character banner
May 8, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Topaz & Numby
- Gear banner
May 8, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Flowing Nightglow - Gear banner
May 8, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Worrisome, Blissful
New content in this version
New Missions: Trailblaze Mission: Penacony - The Fool Always Rings Twice
New Enemies: The Past, Present, and Eternal Show, "Past Confined and Caged," "Tomorrow in Harmonious Chords," "Present Inebriated in Revelry," Dreamjolt Troupe's Fortune Seller, Memory Zone Meme "Insatiable Vanity," The Great Septimus "Harmonious Choir"
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.1 — Into the Yawning Chasm · from Mar 27, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Aventurine Acheron
- Character banner
Apr 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Aventurine
- Character banner
Apr 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Jingliu - Gear banner
Apr 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
Inherently Unjust Destiny - Gear banner
Apr 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
—
I Shall Be My Own Sword - Character banner
Mar 27, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Acheron
- Character banner
Mar 27, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Luocha - Gear banner
Mar 27, 2024 (released) · phase 1
—
Along the Passing Shore - Gear banner
Mar 27, 2024 (released) · phase 1
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Echoes of the Coffin
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — The Devil in Velvet
New Maps: Dewlight PavilionClock Studios Theme Park
New Relics: Planar Ornament — Sigonia, the Unclaimed DesolationPlanar Ornament — Izumo Gensei and Takama Divine Realm
New Enemies: Dreamjolt Troupe's Winder Goon, Memory Zone Meme "Something In The Mirror," Memory Zone Meme "Shell of Faded Rage," "Ten Stonehearts" Aventurine of Stratagems, Memory Zone Meme "Something Unto Death" (Complete), Dreamjolt Troupe's Beyond Overcooked (Bug), Dreamjolt Troupe's Sweet Gorilla (Bug)
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v2.0 — If One Dreams At Midnight · from Feb 6, 2024 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Sparkle 
Black Swan
- Character banner
Feb 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Sparkle
- Character banner
Feb 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Jing Yuan
- Gear banner
Feb 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Before Dawn
- Gear banner
Feb 29, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Earthly Escapade
- Character banner
Feb 6, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Black Swan
- Character banner
Feb 6, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae
- Gear banner
Feb 6, 2024 (released) · phase 1
— Brighter Than the Sun
- Gear banner
Feb 6, 2024 (released) · phase 1
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Reforged Remembrance
New content in this version
New Missions: Penacony — Long Day's Journey Into NightMasquerade Duet
New Maps: The Reverie — RealityGolden HourDream's EdgeA Child's DreamThe Reverie — Dreamscape
New Relics: Cavern Relic: Pioneer Diver of Dead WatersCavern Relic: Watchmaker, Master of Dream Machinations
New Enemies: Memory Zone Meme "Something Unto Death," Stellaron Hunter Sam, Memory Zone Meme "Heartbreaker," Memory Zone Meme "Allseer," Dreamjolt Troupe's Sweet Gorilla, Dreamjolt Troupe's Beyond Overcooked, Dreamjolt Troupe's Mr. Domescreen, Dreamjolt Troupe Spring Loader, Dreamjolt Troupe's Bubble Hound, Dreamjolt Troupe's Birdskull, and Lordly Trashcan
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.6 — Crown of the Mundane and Divine · from Dec 27, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Dr. Ratio Ruan Mei
- Character banner
Jan 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Dr. Ratio
- Character banner
Jan 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Jan 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Patience Is All You Need
- Gear banner
Jan 17, 2024 (released) · phase 2
— Baptism of Pure Thought
- Character banner
Dec 27, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Ruan Mei
- Character banner
Dec 27, 2023 (released) · phase 1
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Blade - Gear banner
Dec 27, 2023 (released) · phase 1
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The Unreachable Side - Gear banner
Dec 27, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Past Self in Mirror
New content in this version
New Missions: The Blue — Crown of the Mundane and Divine
New Maps: Seclusion Zone
New Enemies: Starcrusher Swarm King: Skaracabaz (Synthetic), Gnaw Sting, Argenti (Complete)
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.5 — The Crepuscule Zone · from Nov 15, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Argenti Huohuo
- Character banner
Dec 6, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Argenti
- Character banner
Dec 6, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Silver Wolf
- Gear banner
Dec 6, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— An Instant Before A Gaze
- Gear banner
Dec 6, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Incessant Rain
- Character banner
Nov 15, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Huohuo
- Gear banner
Nov 15, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Night of Fright
New content in this version
New Missions: Xianzhou Luofu — A Foxian Tale of the HauntedNight of Universal Hallucinations
New Maps: Fyxestroll Garden
New Relics: Planar Ornament — Penacony, Land of the DreamsPlanar Ornament — Firmament Frontline: GlamothCavern Relic — Prisoner in Deep ConfinementCavern Relic — The Ashblazing Grand Duke
New Enemies: Argenti, Cirrus, Aurumaton Spectral Envoy, Wraith Warden, Mara-Struck Warden, Cloud Knight Lieutenant — Yanqing (Complete), Senior Staff: Team Leader (Bug), Aurumaton Spectral Envoy (Bug)
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.4 — Jolted Awake From a Winter Dream · from Oct 11, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Topaz & Numby Jingliu
- Character banner
Oct 27, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Topaz & Numby
- Character banner
Oct 27, 2023 (released) · phase 2
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Seele - Gear banner
Oct 27, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Worrisome, Blissful
- Gear banner
Oct 27, 2023 (released) · phase 2
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In the Night - Character banner
Oct 11, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Jingliu
- Gear banner
Oct 11, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— I Shall Be My Own Sword
New content in this version
New Missions: Jarilo-VI — Future MarketClouds Leave No Trace
New Maps: Pillars of CreationOld Weapon Testing Ground
New Enemies: Grunt — Field Personnel, Grunt — Security Personnel, Senior Staff — Team Leader
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.3 — Celestial Eyes Above Mortal Ruins · from Aug 30, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Fu Xuan Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae
- Character banner
Sep 20, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Fu Xuan
- Gear banner
Sep 20, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— She Already Shut Her Eyes
- Character banner
Aug 30, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae
- Gear banner
Aug 30, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Brighter Than the Sun
New content in this version
New Missions: Xianzhou Luofu — Obsequies Performed, A Long Road AheadCompanion Missions
New Maps: Aurum Alley
New Enemies: New enemies added to the Simulated Universe — Swarm: True Sting (Complete), Juvenile Sting, Lesser Sting, Abundance Sprite: Malefic Ape (Bug), The Ascended (Bug)
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.2 — Even Immortality Ends · from Jul 19, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
- Character banner
Aug 9, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Kafka
- Gear banner
Aug 9, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Patience Is All You Need
- Character banner
Jul 19, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Blade
- Gear banner
Jul 19, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— The Unreachable Side
New content in this version
New Missions: Trailblaze MissionCompanion Missions
New Maps: Alchemy CommissionScalegorge Waterscape
New Relics: Planar Ornaments "Rutilant Arena"Planar Ornaments "Broken Keel"Cavern Relic "Longevous Disciple"Cavern Relic "Messenger Traversing Hackerspace"
New Enemies: Phantylia the Undying, The Ascended, Abundance Sprite: Malefic Ape, Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Ballistarius, Abundance Sprite: Golden Hound, Abundance Sprite: Wooden Lupus, Cloud Knight Lieutenant: Yanqing; New enemies added to the Simulated Universe: Abundant Ebon Deer (Complete), Aurumaton Gatekeeper (Error), and Disciples of Sanctus Medicus: Shape Shifter (Error).
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.1 — Galactic Roaming · from Jun 7, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
New characters:
Luocha Silver Wolf
- Character banner
Jun 28, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Luocha
- Gear banner
Jun 28, 2023 (released) · phase 2
— Echoes of the Coffin
- Character banner
Jun 7, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Silver Wolf
- Gear banner
Jun 7, 2023 (released) · phase 1
— Incessant Rain
New content in this version
New Missions: Companion Missions
New Maps: The Belobog History and Culture Museum, which has a history of more than 600 years, displays many precious exhibits of extraordinary significance to this city.
Source: HoYoverse's official version update announcement.
v1.0 — The Rail Unto the Stars · from Apr 26, 2023 (released)
2 new characters · 2 new light cones
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Honkai: Star Rail version?
The latest live version is v4.4. Each new version brings fresh banners, characters and events.
How long does each Honkai: Star Rail version last?
Each version normally lasts 6 weeks (42 days).
What compensation do you get for server maintenance?
Each update has ~5 hours of maintenance. Reach Trailblaze Level 4+ before maintenance to receive 300 Stellar Jade as compensation afterwards.
How often does Honkai: Star Rail release a new version?
Based on recorded history, Honkai: Star Rail releases a new version every 42 days on average (not a promise from the publisher for the next one).
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- Jul 15, 2026 — Updated Version 4.4 banners (Himeko•Nova + Fate collab: Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh)