Time until Honkai Star Rail 4.2 anniversary update releases globally

The Honkai Star Rail 4.2 anniversary update is set to launch on April 22, 2026. As the game marks its third anniversary, players are anticipated to gather in large numbers to collect the rewards offered in this major update. HoYoverse plans to provide over 30 wishes and free characters through the Stellar Companion event.

Version 4.2 introduces new quests and content, offering a wealth of Stellar Jades for players aiming to summon either Silver Wolf LV999 or Evanescia. As players prepare to delve into the upcoming Planarcadia story and events, this article includes a countdown for the Honkai Star Rail 4.2 anniversary update.

Honkai Star Rail 4.2 Anniversary Update Release Date and Countdown

The Honkai Star Rail 4.2 update, celebrating the game’s third anniversary, will be available on April 22, 2026, at 11 am (UTC+8). Before its release, there will be a five-hour maintenance starting at 6 am (UTC+8). The start time may vary by location.

Use the countdown below to keep track of when HSR 4.2 will be released worldwide:

The following list provides the release schedule for the anniversary update in key regions:

America (April 21, 2026)

• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8 pm
• Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9 pm
• Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10 pm
• Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11 pm

Europe (April 22, 2026)

• Western European Time (WET): 3 am
• Central European Time (CET): 4 am
• Eastern European Time (EET): 5 am

Asia (April 22, 2026)

• India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 am
• Philippine Time (PHT): 11 am
• Japan Standard Time (JST): 12 pm
• Korea Standard Time (KST): 12 pm

Honkai Star Rail 4.2 Anniversary Update Banners

Below are the characters and Light Cones included in the Honkai Star Rail 4.2 banners:

HSR 4.2 Phase 1 Banners

Characters

• 5-star: Silver Wolf LV999 (Imaginary, Elation Path)
• 5-star: The Dahlia (Fire, Nihility Path)
• 5-star: Castorice (Quantum, Remembrance Path)
• 5-star: Firefly (Fire, Destruction Path)
• 4-star: Gallagher (Fire, Abundance Path)
• 4-star: Xueyi (Quantum, Destruction Path)
• 4-star: Hook (Fire, Destruction Path)

Light Cones

• 5-star: Welcome to the Cosmic City (Elation Path)
• 5-star: Never Forget Her Flame (Nihility Path)
• 5-star: Make Farewells More Beautiful (Remembrance Path)
• 5-star: Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest (Destruction Path)
• 4-star: Eyes of the Prey (Nihility Path)
• 4-star: Indelible Promise (Destruction Path)
• 4-star: Poised to Bloom (Harmony Path)

HSR 4.2 Phase 2 Banners

Characters

• 5-star: Evanescia (Physical, Elation Path)
• 5-star: Sunday (Imaginary, Harmony Path)
• 5-star: Tribbie (Quantum, Harmony Path)
• 5-star: Feixiao (Wind, The Hunt Path)
• 4-star: Guinaifen (Fire, Nihility Path)
• 4-star: Lynx (Quantum, Abundance Path)
• 4-star: Sushang (Physical, The Hunt Path)

Light Cones

• 5-star: Until the Flowers Bloom Again (Elation Path)
• 5-star: If Time Were a Flower (Harmony Path)
• 5-star: A Grounded Ascent (Harmony Path)
• 5-star: I Venture Forth to Hunt (The Hunt Path)
• 4-star: Shared Feeling (Abundance Path)
• 4-star: Memories of the Past (Harmony Path)
• 4-star: Swordplay (The Hunt Path)

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Edited by Akash Paul