It's been almost a month since the last in-game update for Honkai: Star Rail, and players are eagerly anticipating what new banners, events, and content the next version will bring. The developers seem to have heard the players' voices and recently released the latest HSR Version 4.0 to retain all players.
All content in this version is still released in two phases. To ensure you don't miss any milestones, EZG.com, your most loyal gaming assistant, has compiled a complete list of all the details regarding banners, characters, and events in version 4.0, including release dates and important notes.
Release Date
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 was released on February 12. North American servers received the update first and officially went live at 10:00 GMT on 12th. Also, Phase 1 of 4.0 will last from February 12 to March 3; and Phase 2 of 4.0 will last from March 3 to March 24. The following are the release times for the new versions on other servers.
- European Servers: 4:00 AM GMT, 13th
- Asia Servers: 11:00 AM GMT, 13th
- Taiwan/Hong Kong/Malaysia: 11:00 AM GMT, 13th
It's worth noting that there's a server maintenance period before each new version release, lasting approximately 5 hours. Therefore, Trailblazers are advised to plan their time accordingly and avoid logging in or performing routine explorations during maintenance hours to minimize unnecessary losses.
New Characters
In this HSR Version 4.0 update, two new characters will be introduced: Yao Guang used Physical element, and Sparxie used Fire element, both of which are five-star characters belonging to Path of Elation. The former will be launched in Phase 1, while the latter will not be launched until Phase 2 on March 3.
With the release of these two new characters, Honkai: Star Rail also welcomes new 5-Star Light Cones: When She Decided to See for Yao Guang and Dazzled By A Flowery World for Sparxie. They are all located in Brilliant Fixation Warp Banner, but the latter will not be available until Phase 2.
Meanwhile, the standard Light Cone drop pool has added two 4-star Elation Light Cones, Today's Good Luck and Mushy Shroomy's Adventures, and two 3-star Light Cones, Lingering Tear and Sneering.
New Banners
Thanks to the addition of two new characters, HSR's banners have also been updated in version 4.0. Yao Guang's banner will be available throughout the new version, but Sparxie's banner will only be available in Phase 2. Below are the release dates of each banner and details it contains.
Yao Guang Banner - February 12 - March 24
- 5-Star: Yao Guang
- 4-Star: Pela, Qing Que, and Hanya
Phase 1 Indelible Coterie Banners - February 12 - March 3
- 5-Star: Evernight, Hysilens and Black Swan
- 4-Star: Pela, Qing Que, and Hanya
Sparxie Banner - March 3 - March 24
- 5-Star: Sparxie
- 4-Star: Pela, Qing Que, and Hanya
Phase 2 Indelible Coterie Rerun Banners - March 3 - March 24
- 5-Star: Cerydra, Rappa and Sparkle
- 4-Star: Pela, Qing Que, and Hanya
While acquiring these powerful characters through Gacha system certainly offers a superior gaming experience, it can lead to wasting a lot of Stellar Jade on unnecessary pulls. Therefore, it's better to simply buy Honkai Star Rail Accounts from EZG.com, which offer both four-star and five-star characters for you to choose from.
New Mission
With new characters and new Banners, how could there be no new missions? Honkai: Star Rail has added a new Trailblaze Mission called No Aha at Full Moon in this update, where you will join a game hosted by Aha, the Aeon of Elation.
Unlocking it is also very simple; just complete Memories are the Prelude to Dreams after the new version is released. If you haven't completed Penacony Storyline yet, you can also use Leap of Trailblaze Feature in Finality's Vision and complete The Voyage Continues Trailblaze Mission to unlock the new quest in Amphoreus.
New Planet - Planarcadia
To provide a fresher exploration experience for all Trailblazers in Honkai: Star Rail, the developers have added a new planet to the vast game world, Planarcadia, which is also the next stop for Astral Express. This planet has very prosperous cities and is famous for its entertainment culture, so the highly anticipated Phantasmoon Games will be held here.
You'll enter Planarcadia through Duomension City and complete tasks such as dealing with crimes or participating in duels in Dovebrook District business district; or recruit like-minded creatives in imagery creation for your use in Graphia Academy. When you're tired, you can also relax by listening to jokes at World's End Tavern.
New Events
Next up are all the new events introduced in HSR Version 4.0:
- Planarcadia Ultimate Elation League: Pre-register for version 4.0 and participate in the web event for a chance to win various in-game and physical rewards! - 2/6 - 2/13
- Cosmicon, Roll On!: Play against other opponents using cards and dice to win various rewards! - 2/13 - 3/23
- Ding! Arcadia Fun-Time Clock-In Essentials: Complete objectives around Planarcadia to earn limited-time rewards! - 2/13 - 3/23
- Free 5-Star Character Selector in 4.0: Log in during the event period and choose a free 5-star character to claim! - 2/13 - 4/2
- Free Ruan Mei Skin: If you log in during the 4.0 period, you can get Ruan Mei's new costume, Plum Blossom Letters, for free. - 2/13 - 3/25
- Gift of Arcadia: Log in during the 4.0 period to receive 10 Star Rail Special Passes, 3 Self-Modeling Resin, and 600 Lone Stardust. - 2/13 - 3/25
- A Flip of Fortune: Log in for five consecutive days to draw a fortune slip and win up to 1,600 Stellar Jades. - 2/13 - 3/25
- 4.0 Gift of Odyssey: Log in for 7 days and you can earn up to 10 Star Rail Special Passes. - 2/13 - 3/24
- Novaflare: Try out Sparkle and Black Swan's new buffs and earn Stellar Jades! - 2/13 - 3/25
- 4.0 Planar Fissure: Venture into Simulated Universe and get double the Planar Ornaments! - 2/23 - 3/9
- 4.0 Realm of the Strange: Venture into Caverns of Corrosion to earn double the relics. - 3/13 - 3/23
That concludes the overview of new characters, banners, planets, and events in the currently active Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0. Compared to the previous update, 4.0 feels more like a celebration, filled with festive and fun content that's definitely worth playing. Enjoy the game!
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