The upcoming Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update is creating a buzz among players as it is set to release on February 13, 2026. This update will bring a host of new content to the Planarcadia region, including the introduction of new characters like Sparxie and Yao Guang. Players can look forward to exciting rewards by engaging in exploration, puzzles, and quests within Planarcadia.
The release schedule for the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update has been confirmed by HoYoverse. The global launch is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 11 am (UTC+8). For players in America, the update will be available on February 12, 2026, due to time zone differences. A maintenance break will precede the launch, starting five hours before the global release time.
To help players track the release time in their respective regions, here are the scheduled launch times for the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update:
America (February 12, 2026)
– Pacific Standard Time (PST): 7 pm
– Mountain Standard Time (MST): 8 pm
– Central Standard Time (CST): 9 pm
– Eastern Standard Time (EST): 10 pm
Europe (February 13, 2026)
– Western European Time (WET): 3 am
– Central European Time (CET): 4 am
– Eastern European Time (EET): 5 am
Asia (February 13, 2026)
– India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 am
– China Standard Time (CST): 11 am
– Philippine Standard Time (PHT): 11 am
– Japanese Standard Time (JST): 12 pm
– Korea Standard Time (KST): 12 pm
The Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update will also introduce new banner characters, including Yao Guang and Sparxie. The banner will feature a lineup of both 5-star and 4-star units, offering players the opportunity to summon these powerful characters. Additionally, players will have the chance to claim a free 5-star character using the character selector feature included in the update.
Overall, the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update promises to bring fresh content, new characters, and exciting rewards for players to enjoy. Keep an eye out for the release and get ready to embark on new adventures in the Planarcadia region.
