Honkai Star Rail 4.6, the next chapter in Hoyoverse’s flagship mobile franchise, is slated for a global release on September 27–28 2026.
Release Times by Region
The update will arrive at the timestamp specified for each territory.
- USA: 8 p.m. PST, September 27 2026
- Canada: 11 p.m. EDT, September 27 2026
- Brazil: 12 a.m. BRT, September 28 2026
- United Kingdom: 4 a.m. BST, September 28 2026
- Italy: 5 a.m. CEST, September 28 2026
- India: 8:30 a.m. IST, September 28 2026
- China: 11 a.m. CST, September 28 2026
- Japan: 12 p.m. JST, September 28 2026
- South Korea: 12 p.m. KST, September 28 2026
- Australia: 1 p.m. AEST, September 28 2026
- New Zealand: 3 p.m. NZST, September 28 2026
Maintenance Windows and Compensation
Server downtime will coincide with the update rollout.
- NA Servers: 3 p.m. PST, September 27 2026 – 8 p.m. PST, September 27 2026
- All Other Regions: 6 a.m. CST, September 28 2026 – 11 a.m. CST, September 28 2026
- Players who had Trailblaze Level 4 or higher before maintenance will receive 300 Stellar Jades.
New Face & Narrative Direction
Version 4.6 will spotlight Pearl, CEO of Planarcadia and a member of the Ten Stonehearts. The banner narrative continues the story of Voracity devouring Elation within Planarcadia, giving Pearl a pivotal storyline role.
Pull Strategy and Tier View
After the update, Pearl will appear in the current banner. Players planning to level her should examine the updated tier list, which details her performance in the present meta.
Running low on Stellar Jades? Free codes are available through the official guide to earn Jades for the new banner pull.
Update Size and Preload Information
Preload sizes vary by platform:
- PC: 3.58 GB
- Android & iOS: 2.21 GB
With the release and accompanying content precisely timed, players worldwide will have access to new lore and a charismatic new character to deepen their exploration of the Planarcadia universe.
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