Honkai Star Rail Version 3.4: Banner schedule, release date, events, new characters, and more

Honkai Star Rail Version 3.4 is landing soon, and the livestream just dropped a massive info bomb. From long-awaited collabs to new characters, epic banners, and some spicy QoL changes, this update is shaping up to be legendary. If you missed the stream, here’s a quick summary of everything that’s coming in version 3.4.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Release Date & ThemeHonkai Star Rail 3.4 goes live on July 2, 2025. The update pushes the Amphoreus saga forward with a new chapter titled “For the Sun is Set to Die”. But that’s just the beginning because this update is also diving headfirst into a Fate/Stay Night crossover that’s bound to break the internet.


Honkai Star Rail 3.4 New Characters Incoming3.4 brings Phainon to the roster, a golden enigma with ties to the Chrysos legacy. Alongside her, the much-hyped Fate/Stay Night collab drops Saber (Artoria Pendragon) and Archer (Emiya) into the game—yes, with their iconic Noble Phantasms as Ultimates. Want more firepower? Firefly, Jingliu, Blade, and others will return through reruns across the patch.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Character Banners BreakdownHere’s how banners are split this time:

Phase 1:

• Phainon (5 star), Sunday, Sparkle, Tribbie
• Yukong, March 7th, Tingyun

Phase 2:

• Firefly (5 star), Jingliu, Blade
• Luka, Lynx, Hanya

Collab Banners:

• Saber and Archer banners drop July 11, 2025. Archer will also be given away for free, and yes, you can summon for more copies.

Honkai Star Rail 3.4 New LightconesVersion 3.4 introduces four Lightcones themed around fate and ideals:

• Thus Burns the Dawn
• A Thankless Coronation
• The Story’s Next Page
• A Hell Where Ideals Burn

Pro tip: Archer’s Lightcone is free if you spend 200 Special Passes during the patch.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 New Region: Idis ElysiaePrepare to explore Idis Elysiae, a surreal new location connected to the unfolding mystery of Amphoreus. Expect cryptic lore, new enemies, and jaw-dropping visuals.


Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Events: Holy Grail War Takes Center StageWhile regular events take a backseat, the Fate crossover steals the spotlight. Still, the Origami Bird Clash returns for a nostalgia trip with solid loot. Don’t miss Firefly’s new outfit, Spring Missive, available in the shop using Oneiric Shards.
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Quality-of-Life Updates

• Dialog skip option now available during story segments.
• Buffs for Kafka, Blade, Silver Wolf, and Jingliu to make them more endgame viable. You can toggle these enhancements on or off.
  

Honkai Star Rail 3.4 isn’t just another patch; it’s a crossover celebration, a meta shift, and a storyline evolution wrapped into one interstellar update. With fan-favorite characters, a Fate-themed warzone, and quality-of-life upgrades, this might be the biggest update yet.