Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 Preview Recap: Today, the official Honkai: Star Rail Special Program livestream for Version 4.4 kicked off, featuring new characters, new events, Stellar Jade redemption codes, as well as new-version benefits, system optimizations, and adjustments. We've sorted out the key points from this Special Program — come take a look~
Redemption Codes
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The codes are valid until July 4, 23:59:59 — don't forget to redeem them in time~
HSR Version 4.4 Banner Character
Version 4.4 Full-Cycle Banners
Himeko's SP form, Fire Erudition character Himeko • Nova, will be released in Version 4.4. This banner will run through the entire Version 4.4 as a full-cycle banner — a proper main-push treatment.
Version 4.4 First-Half Banners
On the rerun side, the first half features Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, and Evernight. Note that Evernight already had a rerun not long ago. Their signature light cones will also get a simultaneous banner UP.
Version 4.4 Second-Half Banners
The second half reruns Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine. Their signature light cones will also get a simultaneous banner UP.
HSR × Fate Collab Banners
Rin Tohsaka
Gilgamesh
Version 4.4 Collab Benefits
1. Free Limited 5-Star Character
Log in and claim one free limited 5-star Fate collab character — choose between Gilgamesh and Archer.
2. Pulls to Get Signature Light Cone
Same as last year — after spending a total of 200 Star Rail Special Passes, you can pick either Gilgamesh's or Archer's signature light cone.
New Outfit
Sparxie "Candy-Coated Waves"
Sparxie receives a brand-new outfit! During the special offer period, the outfit "Candy-Coated Waves" is available at a limited-time price of 1350 Oneiric Shards. It's a very cute new outfit — will everyone be getting new clothes for Sparxie?
Gift of Stardust Shop Update
New companion pet "Pentaflavor Emoti" and Trailblazer outfit "Fan-Made Lygus" are now available in the Gift of Stardust shop.
New Story
Trailblaze Mission: "In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound"
Trailblaze Continuance: "Imagenae: Holy Grail War"
New Maps
Desolate Maw's Demonhold
Inkford Hermitage
New Relics
Two new relic sets will be added in Version 4.4, named Fallen Star Anchorage and Cosmic Life Sciences Institute, respectively. One of them is estimated to be designed for Himeko, but the exact effects are still unknown. We will bring you relevant analysis of the new sets later.
Version Events
1. Gift of Odyssey
The usual seven login days for the ten-pulls event return as always in Version 4.4, going strong as ever.
2. Fate/Star Rail Night
The major Fate collab event — fight alongside Rin Tohsaka. The combat mode in this event is a card-based gameplay. Completing all content rewards Stellar Jade and other prizes.
3. Antigraft Brickbuster
A fun mini-game combining Tetris and building-stacking mechanics. Complete all content to earn Stellar Jade and other rewards.
4. Currency War Update
Mortenax Blade and Himeko • Nova join Currency War, while collab characters Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh will officially join after the collab event update. A series of Bond adjustments will also follow — we'll bring you a new article on that later.
5. Planar Fissure & Garden of Plenty
The two double-drop farming events, Planar Fissure and Garden of Plenty, are arriving as scheduled. During this period, farming planar ornaments and cultivation materials will grant double drops. We will also recommend domains worth farming in a timely manner.
Version Optimizations
"Characters and Light Cones now support one-click level-up," and "the Achievement System now supports one-click reward claiming and search." These two optimizations save time and avoid repetitive operations. Both characters and Light Cones can now be upgraded with one click, and all rewards in the Achievement System can be claimed at once. Additionally, the search function lets you check your achievements, making it easy to find what you're missing.
Collab Related
Honkai: Star Rail × Fanta Collab
That wraps up everything for this issue. This preview gave a detailed explanation of the mechanics of the three new characters — Himeko • Nova, Rin Tohsaka, and Gilgamesh — and brought us the specific event content for the Fate collab. I'm sure many Trailblazers are really looking forward to it. Which new version event are you most excited about?