The crowd roared as Sparxie took the stage, her digital avatar shimmering with impossible light. Somewhere in the shadows, a leaker whispered forbidden truths, and a Trailblazer wondered if they had enough Stellar Jade. Version 4.0 is almost here, and with it comes a tidal wave of content that could redefine our teams.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 is poised to drop a brand-new world on us, kicking off a fresh chapter in our interstellar journey. Expect a treasure trove of goodies: characters, Light Cones, Relics, and limited-time events. Ready to chart a course for the unknown? Here’s your early briefing on everything headed our way.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0: Set Your Clocks
I always mark my calendar. Honkai Star Rail 4.0 is slated to arrive on February 12, 2026, and will keep us busy until March 24, 2026, for those playing on North American servers. If you’re elsewhere in the galaxy, here’s a handy breakdown:
| Server | Release Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| North America (NA) | February 12, 2026 | March 24, 2026 |
| Europe (EU) | February 13, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| Asia | February 13, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| TW, HK, MO | February 13, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Banners: Who’s Up Next?
The community boards are buzzing with speculation, a digital storm of rumors and “confirmed” leaks. The Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners are expected to spotlight Sparxie and Yao Guang, along with their signature Light Cones. Here’s a quick rundown of the rumored banner candidates:
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Characters | Sparxie Yao Guang |
| Light Cones | Dazzled by a Flowery World When She Decided to See |
HSR 4.0: Meet the New Faces
Every new character shakes up the meta, forcing us to rethink team compositions and strategies. Honkai Star Rail 4.0 is set to introduce two fresh faces: Sparxie and Yao Guang. Both are rumored to be 5-star characters from the Elation path. Let’s get acquainted.
Sparxie
Is Sparxie Sparkle’s alter ego? Sibling? The details are murky. What we do “know” is that she’s one of the first Elation characters, wielding the power of Fire. Early whispers suggest she might be a content creator, much like Guinaifen. Regardless, her arrival is stirring conversation on Discord and Reddit.
Yao Guang
Yao Guang, known as the Seer Strategist of Xianzhou, is one of the seven Arbiter-Generals. She’s rumored to be an Elation support character wielding the Physical element, which might shake up the current damage dealer hierarchy.
Will older Honkai Star Rail characters be buffed in version 4.0?
Think of character buffs as a mechanic tweaking a classic car for modern races. Word on the street is that a couple of familiar faces might be getting a tune-up in HSR 4.0.
- Sparkle
- Black Swan
Sparkle and Black Swan are supposedly in line for some adjustments. Specific details are scarce, but I’ll update this section as soon as credible leaks surface or official announcements drop.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Light Cones: A Gear Shift
New Light Cones are like adding specialized tools to your arsenal. HSR 4.0 is projected to introduce six new Light Cones, all aligned with the Elation path. Here’s a quick rundown:
| Name | Rarity | Path | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzled by a Flowery World | 5-star | Elation | Increases the wearer’s SPD by 18%. When the wearer enters combat or uses Ultimate on an ally target, the wearer gains “Great Fortune” for 3 turns. While the wearer has “Great Fortune,” all allies’ CRIT Rate increases by 10%, CRIT DMG increases by 30%, and the wearer’s Energy Regeneration Rate increases by 12%. |
| When She Decided to See | 5-star | Elation | Increases the wearer’s CRIT DMG by 36%. While the wearer is on the field, for every Elation character on the team, increases the Skill Point upper limit by 1, up to a max increase of 3. For every 1 Skill Point the wearer consumes, ignores 5% of enemy targets’ DEF when this unit deals Elation DMG, and increases all allies’ Elation by 5%. This effect can stack up to 4 times. Light Cone effects of the same type cannot stack. |
| Today’s Good Luck | 4-star | Elation | Increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 12%. When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation by 10%, stacking up to 3 times. |
| Mushy Shroomy’s Adventures | 4-star | Elation | Increases the wearer’s Elation by 12%. When the wearer uses an Elation Skill, increases Elation DMG taken by all enemies by 8% for 2 turns. |
| Lingering Tears | 3-star | Elation | When Punchline is 10 or more, the wearer’s CRIT DMG increases by 20%. |
| Sneering | 3-star | Elation | When Aha Instant is activated, the wearer’s Elation increases by 16%, lasting until Aha Instant ends. |
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Relics: New Artifacts Incoming
Min-maxers, rejoice. Version 4.0 is slated to drop two new Relic sets. Here’s what we know:
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Ever-Glorious Magical Girl | 2-Pc: Increases CRIT DMG by 16%. 4-Pc: The Elation DMG dealt by the wearer and their memosprites ignores 10% of targets’ DEF. For each 5 accumulated Punchline allies gained, the Elation DMG dealt additionally ignores 1% of targets’ DEF, which stacks up to 10 times. |
| Diviner of Distant Reach | 2-Pc: Increases SPD by 6%. 4-Pc: Before entering combat, if the wearer’s SPD is greater than or equal to 120/160, increases the wearer’s CRIT Rate by 10%/18%. When the wearer uses Elation Skill for the first time in each battle, enhances all allies’ Elation by 10%. This effect cannot stack. |
Honkai Star Rail 4.0: Prepare for New Foes
Every expansion brings fresh challenges, and HSR 4.0 is no exception. The Planarcadia map will introduce a host of new enemies:
- Time Assassin
- Autonomous Wand
- Security Doggo
- Aggressive Reading Material
- Assistant Graffiti: Slacker
- Assistant Graffiti: Rusher
- Assistant Graffiti: Demander
- Output Port 1
- Output Port 2
- Furbo Journalist
Right now, we only have names. Once I get more intel, I’ll be sure to flesh out this section with juicy details. How will these new enemies impact your usual strategies?
That’s the current scoop on Honkai Star Rail 4.0, blending official info with the latest leaks. But what do you think? Are the leaks credible, and will this update truly shift the meta?