The anticipation crackles like static in the air. You can almost feel the excitement as fans of Honkai Star Rail gather around their screens, eagerly awaiting the next chapter. With the arrival of version 4.0, everything is set to change, inviting players into the dazzling world of Planarcadia.
When Is Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Coming Out?
Mark your calendars: the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update will launch on February 12, 2026, at 08:00 PM PST for North America, followed by a global roll-out at February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST. Curious about how that stacks up in different time zones? Here’s a quick reference:
- New Delhi, India: 8:30 AM IST on February 13, 2026
- Tokyo, Japan: 12:00 PM JST on February 13, 2026
- California, USA: 8:00 PM PST on February 12, 2026
- Beijing, China: 11:00 AM CST on February 13, 2026
- Toronto, Canada: 11:00 PM EDT on February 12, 2026
- Rome, Italy: 5:00 AM CET on February 13, 2026
- Melbourne, Australia: 1:00 PM AEST on February 13, 2026
- Auckland, New Zealand: 3:00 PM NZST on February 13, 2026
With the new update, an exciting roster of characters awaits introduction, including Yao Guang and Sparxie. Each character promises to add a fresh layer of strategy and engagement, as you piece together synergies for your next builds.
Don’t forget to gather your Honkai Star Rail codes ahead of the update to maximize your Stellar Jades for that much-coveted 5-star character pull. Ready for the next chapter? Let’s dig into the details surrounding server maintenance.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 4.0 Maintenance End Time
Server maintenance can feel like an eternity. For Honkai Star Rail, the downtime will begin at 03:00 PM PST on February 12, 2026, for NA servers, while the rest of the world will start at 06:00 AM CST on February 13, 2026. Expect approximately five hours of downtime before the update drops, as the team pulls back the curtain on what’s next.
| Region and Time Zone | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi, India (IST) | 03:30 AM | 08:30 AM |
| Tokyo, Japan (JST) | 07:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| California, USA (PST) | 03:00 PM on February 12 | 08:00 PM on February 12 |
| Beijing, China (CST) | 06:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Toronto, Canada (EDT) | 06:00 PM on February 12 | 11:00 PM on February 12 |
| Rome, Italy (CEST) | 12:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| Melbourne, Australia (AEST) | 08:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Auckland, New Zealand (NZST) | 10:00 AM | 03:00 PM |
During this period, you won’t be able to log in. All logged-in players will be logged out as maintenance begins. For those with Trailblaze Level 4 or above, 300 Stellar Jades will be sent to your in-game mailbox as compensation. Make sure to grab this bonus before the update cycle ends—time waits for no one.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 4.0 Release Countdown Timer
If you prefer simplicity over time zone calculations, here’s a countdown to the moment we all wait for:
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 update should be live now!
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Preload Guide
This update will be larger than anything before, introducing a plethora of maps and features. Prepare your devices accordingly—here’s the pre-install size:
- Pre-install size on PC: 12.7 GB
- Pre-install size on Android and iOS: 4.9 GB
Are you counting down the days? Which characters will you pursue in the new banners? As the excitement builds, I’m eager to hear your strategies.