Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 Coming Late August With New Banners and Trailblaze
Honkai: Star Rail’s next major patch is lined up for late August, with version 4.5 introducing new banner characters and fresh Trailblaze content. Before that, version 4.4 continues to roll out in phases with multiple banner lineups, two major events, and a broad batch of endgame and quality-of-life updates for players.
Version 4.5 release timing and what’s coming
- The next update is expected to arrive on Wednesday, August 26, assuming the game keeps its usual six-week cadence.
- Version 4.5 is set to include new banners for Aventurine Waveflair and Robin Summeretto.
- Exact timing is expected to be confirmed during the version 4.5 livestream, since the precise date/time is described as likely but not final until the official broadcast.
When the version 4.5 livestream should air
- The version 4.5 livestream is expected on Friday, August 14, following the stated pattern of releasing roughly 12 days before the patch drops.
- The livestream will cover the full version 4.5 lineup, including banners and events.
- Those details should be locked in by Tuesday, August 11 when the broadcast schedule is expected to be confirmed.
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4 banners (Phases 1 and 2)
Version 4.4 runs through two banner phases, with different character lineups and overlap depending on the banner set.
Phase 1 (July 15 to August 5)
- Himeko Nova
- Sparxie
- Dan Heng Permansor Terrae
- Evernight
These Phase 1 banners run from July 15 to August 5, with Himeko Nova continuing until the end of version 4.4.
The four-star characters featured on the banners in this phase are Moze, Hanya, and Serval.
Phase 2 (August 5 to August 25)
- Himeko Nova
- Cerydra
- Anaxa
- Aventurine
Phase 2 runs from August 5 to August 25. The boosted four-star characters listed for this phase are the same as Phase 1: Gilgamesh and Rin appear on special Fate [UBW] banners, while the four-star boost set is otherwise described as matching Phase 1.
Special Fate [UBW] banner changes: Gilgamesh and Rin Tohsaka are live on new special Fate [UBW] banners. These new banners began on July 24 and are described as available for “a long time after launch.” Players can claim one free copy of Gilgamesh up to version 4.6 (or a free copy of Archer if they choose instead).
Ongoing Fate banner availability: Archer and Saber are noted as still running on the newer Fate [UBW] banner lineup, with the original Fate characters described as having been active since July 2025.
Version 4.4 events
Alongside Planar Fissure and Garden of Plenty double-drop periods, version 4.4 includes two listed events.
Fate/Star Rail night
- A combat-focused event that also includes story content.
- The Trailblazer hunts for the king’s treasures with Rin Tohsaka, uncovering the truth behind the Imagenae: Holy Grail War.
- Rewards include Rin doll collectible, Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny, and Stellar Jade.
Antigraft Brickbuster
- A Tetris-like mini-game featuring additional twists.
- Completing story mode unlocks a multiplayer mode where players can team up with friends or play with Silver Wolf.
- Rewards include Tracks of Destiny and Stellar Jade, as well as Self-Modeling Resin.
Key additions in version 4.4
- New Trailblaze Mission in Planarcadia.
- New locations in Planarcadia: Desolate Maw’s Demonhold and Fallen Star’s Cradle.
- Imagenae: Holy Grail War becomes a permanent Trailblaze Continuation mission.
- Free copy of Gilgamesh or Archer available until version 4.6.
- Currency Wars: Zero-Sum Game update:
- Ascension Level rewards expanded to Level 170.
- Highest difficulty raised to A8 Wealth Creator 50.
- New bond, investment strategies, investment environments, and more.
- New characters added: Himeko Nova, Mortenax Bade, Rin Tohsaka, and Gilgamesh.
- Gift of Stardust store update:
- New floating pet: Pentaflavor Emoti.
- Fan-made Lygas head cosmetic.
- New outfit for Sparxie titled Candy-Coated Waves.
- A new Echo of War boss: The Comedy of Doom.
- Two new Planar Ornaments: Fallen Star Anchorage and Cosmic Life Sciences Institute.
- Gift of Odyssey check-in event awarding 10 Star Rail Special Passes.
- Added a one-button option to level up characters and Light Cones to their maximum.
- Achievements menu updates:
- All achievements can be claimed with one click.
- A search function was added.
