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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 is approaching, bringing new character banners, events and additional story content following the current Version 4.4 update.
The next update is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, August 26. Unlike the game's usual six-week update cycle, Version 4.5 will run for five weeks, meaning its banners and scheduled endgame activities will also have shorter runtimes.
The update will continue expanding the game's story across Astropolis while introducing new characters, a new Light Cone and an update to Divergent Universe.
When is the next Honkai: Star Rail update?
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 will launch on August 26.
The five-week update will be divided into two banner phases. The first phase will run from August 26 to September 12, followed by the second phase from September 12 through the end of the update.
The next livestream is expected to take place on September 18, assuming HoYoverse maintains its usual schedule of presenting the next update around 12 days before launch.
Version 4.6 is expected to introduce Pearl, although the exact livestream date and time should be confirmed closer to the event.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 banners
Version 4.4 is currently in its second phase.
The first phase featured Himeko Nova, Sparxie, Dan Heng Permansor Terrae and Evernight. Those banners began on July 15, with Himeko Nova remaining available through the end of Version 4.4.
Phase 2 began on August 5 and features Himeko Nova, Cerydra, Anaxa and Aventurine.
The featured four-star characters across the banners are Moze, Hanya and Serval.
Fate banners
Version 4.4 also introduced new special Fate [UBW] banners featuring Gilgamesh and Rin Tohsaka.
The banners launched on July 24 and are set to remain available for an extended period. Players can also claim one free copy of Gilgamesh until Version 4.6, or choose a free copy of Archer instead.
Archer and Saber, the original Fate crossover characters, remain available through the new banner system as well.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 events
Version 4.4 features two major events alongside the returning Planar Fissure and Garden of Plenty double-drop periods.
Fate/Star Rail Night combines combat with a story involving the Trailblazer and Rin Tohsaka as they investigate the Imagenae: Holy Grail War.
Rewards include a Rin doll collectible, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
Antigraft Brickbuster is a Tetris-inspired minigame with additional mechanics. After completing its story mode, players can unlock multiplayer and compete with friends or Silver Wolf.
Rewards include Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
What is new in Version 4.4?
Version 4.4 introduced a new Trailblaze Mission in Planarcadia alongside new locations, including Desolate Maw's Demonhold and Fallen Star's Cradle.
The update also added the Imagenae: Holy Grail War as a permanent Trailblaze Continuation mission and introduced the free Gilgamesh or Archer reward.
Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game received a substantial expansion, increasing Ascension Level rewards to Level 170 and raising the highest difficulty to A8 Wealth Creator 50.
The update also adds new bonds, investment strategies and investment environments, alongside new characters including Himeko Nova, Mortenax Bade, Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh.
The Gift of Stardust store received new items, including the Pentaflavor Emoti floating pet and the Fan-Made Lygas head cosmetic.
Other additions include a new Sparxie outfit called Candy-Coated Waves, a new Echo of War boss named The Comedy of Doom and two new Planar Ornaments, Fallen Star Anchorage and Cosmic Life Sciences Institute.
The Gift of Odyssey check-in event also provides 10 Star Rail Special Passes.
Several quality-of-life improvements were introduced as well. Characters and Light Cones can now be upgraded to their maximum level with a single button, while the Achievements menu now supports one-click claiming and a search function.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 banners
Version 4.5 will begin with Robin Summeretto and Hyacine.
Their banners will run from August 26 through September 12, with Dan Heng, Qingque and Gallagher serving as the featured four-star characters.
Phase 2 will then introduce Aventurine Waveflair and Ashveil. These banners are currently scheduled to run from September 12 through September 30, although the end date remains subject to confirmation.
The featured four-star characters for Phase 2 will be Sampo, Hook and Guinaifen.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 events
Version 4.5 will feature two main events alongside Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange double-drop periods.
Overdrive: Whirlwind Grand Prix is a high-speed racing event that combines driving with strategy mechanics.
Players can attack opponents and activate special abilities while racing, then research and equip new vehicle parts and cosmetics between races.
Rewards include the four-star Hunt Light Cone Race to the Horizon, its Superimposition materials, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
Minuscule Great Adventure takes a different approach to combat. Players select their party before battles are automatically simulated off-screen, with the results presented afterward.
The event rewards players with Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
What is new in Version 4.5?
Version 4.5 is expected to be a relatively smaller update compared with the previous patch.
The update adds a new Trailblaze Mission and a new Trailblaze Continuance Mission in Astropolis.
A new four-star Remembrance Light Cone called A Little Getaway will also be introduced.
Divergent Universe will receive an update titled Arcadian Chronicles, adding new masks, equations, curios and occurrences.
The Synchronicity cap will increase to Level 80, while the Astronomical Division challenge level will increase to x10.
The Gift of Odyssey check-in event will once again provide 10 Star Rail Special Passes.
Finally, Version 4.5 will introduce a quality-of-life change allowing story dialogue to play at a faster speed.
With Version 4.5 arriving on August 26, Honkai: Star Rail players can expect a relatively compact update focused on new characters, Astropolis story content and additional endgame features.
The next update is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, August 26. Unlike the game's usual six-week update cycle, Version 4.5 will run for five weeks, meaning its banners and scheduled endgame activities will also have shorter runtimes.
The update will continue expanding the game's story across Astropolis while introducing new characters, a new Light Cone and an update to Divergent Universe.
When is the next Honkai: Star Rail update?
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 will launch on August 26.
The five-week update will be divided into two banner phases. The first phase will run from August 26 to September 12, followed by the second phase from September 12 through the end of the update.
The next livestream is expected to take place on September 18, assuming HoYoverse maintains its usual schedule of presenting the next update around 12 days before launch.
Version 4.6 is expected to introduce Pearl, although the exact livestream date and time should be confirmed closer to the event.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 banners
Version 4.4 is currently in its second phase.
The first phase featured Himeko Nova, Sparxie, Dan Heng Permansor Terrae and Evernight. Those banners began on July 15, with Himeko Nova remaining available through the end of Version 4.4.
Phase 2 began on August 5 and features Himeko Nova, Cerydra, Anaxa and Aventurine.
The featured four-star characters across the banners are Moze, Hanya and Serval.
Fate banners
Version 4.4 also introduced new special Fate [UBW] banners featuring Gilgamesh and Rin Tohsaka.
The banners launched on July 24 and are set to remain available for an extended period. Players can also claim one free copy of Gilgamesh until Version 4.6, or choose a free copy of Archer instead.
Archer and Saber, the original Fate crossover characters, remain available through the new banner system as well.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 events
Version 4.4 features two major events alongside the returning Planar Fissure and Garden of Plenty double-drop periods.
Fate/Star Rail Night combines combat with a story involving the Trailblazer and Rin Tohsaka as they investigate the Imagenae: Holy Grail War.
Rewards include a Rin doll collectible, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
Antigraft Brickbuster is a Tetris-inspired minigame with additional mechanics. After completing its story mode, players can unlock multiplayer and compete with friends or Silver Wolf.
Rewards include Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
What is new in Version 4.4?
Version 4.4 introduced a new Trailblaze Mission in Planarcadia alongside new locations, including Desolate Maw's Demonhold and Fallen Star's Cradle.
The update also added the Imagenae: Holy Grail War as a permanent Trailblaze Continuation mission and introduced the free Gilgamesh or Archer reward.
Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game received a substantial expansion, increasing Ascension Level rewards to Level 170 and raising the highest difficulty to A8 Wealth Creator 50.
The update also adds new bonds, investment strategies and investment environments, alongside new characters including Himeko Nova, Mortenax Bade, Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh.
The Gift of Stardust store received new items, including the Pentaflavor Emoti floating pet and the Fan-Made Lygas head cosmetic.
Other additions include a new Sparxie outfit called Candy-Coated Waves, a new Echo of War boss named The Comedy of Doom and two new Planar Ornaments, Fallen Star Anchorage and Cosmic Life Sciences Institute.
The Gift of Odyssey check-in event also provides 10 Star Rail Special Passes.
Several quality-of-life improvements were introduced as well. Characters and Light Cones can now be upgraded to their maximum level with a single button, while the Achievements menu now supports one-click claiming and a search function.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 banners
Version 4.5 will begin with Robin Summeretto and Hyacine.
Their banners will run from August 26 through September 12, with Dan Heng, Qingque and Gallagher serving as the featured four-star characters.
Phase 2 will then introduce Aventurine Waveflair and Ashveil. These banners are currently scheduled to run from September 12 through September 30, although the end date remains subject to confirmation.
The featured four-star characters for Phase 2 will be Sampo, Hook and Guinaifen.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 events
Version 4.5 will feature two main events alongside Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange double-drop periods.
Overdrive: Whirlwind Grand Prix is a high-speed racing event that combines driving with strategy mechanics.
Players can attack opponents and activate special abilities while racing, then research and equip new vehicle parts and cosmetics between races.
Rewards include the four-star Hunt Light Cone Race to the Horizon, its Superimposition materials, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
Minuscule Great Adventure takes a different approach to combat. Players select their party before battles are automatically simulated off-screen, with the results presented afterward.
The event rewards players with Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade.
What is new in Version 4.5?
Version 4.5 is expected to be a relatively smaller update compared with the previous patch.
The update adds a new Trailblaze Mission and a new Trailblaze Continuance Mission in Astropolis.
A new four-star Remembrance Light Cone called A Little Getaway will also be introduced.
Divergent Universe will receive an update titled Arcadian Chronicles, adding new masks, equations, curios and occurrences.
The Synchronicity cap will increase to Level 80, while the Astronomical Division challenge level will increase to x10.
The Gift of Odyssey check-in event will once again provide 10 Star Rail Special Passes.
Finally, Version 4.5 will introduce a quality-of-life change allowing story dialogue to play at a faster speed.
With Version 4.5 arriving on August 26, Honkai: Star Rail players can expect a relatively compact update focused on new characters, Astropolis story content and additional endgame features.
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