The Honkai Star Rail 4.1 release date has officially been confirmed by HoYoverse. The patch introduces a new story chapter, a playable character, and several rerun banners. Version 4.1 pushes the Planarcadia storyline forward while also updating systems like Divergent Universe. HoYoverse revealed most of the upcoming content during the Version 4.1 Special Program livestream.
As usual, the update will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android once maintenance ends. Here is a breakdown of the global release timings and the main content coming in the update.
Honkai Star Rail 4.1 Release Date and Global Server Timings
The Honkai Star Rail 4.1 release date is scheduled for March 25, 2026 (UTC+8). Like previous updates, HoYoverse typically schedules maintenance roughly five hours before major updates, so players should expect server downtime shortly before the update goes live.
Although the update launches globally at the same moment, the exact local release time may vary depending on the player’s region. Based on the usual update schedule, players can expect the following approximate timings.
| Time Zone | Release Date | Time |
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | March 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM |
| Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | March 24, 2026 | 9:00 PM |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | March 24, 2026 | 10:00 PM |
| Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | March 24, 2026 | 11:00 PM |
| Western European Time (WET) | March 25, 2026 | 3:00 AM |
| Central European Time (CET) | March 25, 2026 | 4:00 AM |
| Eastern European Time (EET) | March 25, 2026 | 5:00 AM |
| India Standard Time (IST) | March 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM |
| Philippine Time (PHT) | March 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | March 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | March 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM |
Players should also expect preload downloads to become available shortly before the patch launches, allowing them to install the update ahead of time.
New Characters and Banner Schedule
A major highlight of Version 4.1 is the debut of the new five-star character Ashveil. He is a Lightning unit on the Hunt path whose kit revolves around marking enemies with a “Bait” effect, letting teams focus damage on a single target while triggering stronger follow-up attacks.
As the Honkai Star Rail 4.1 release date approaches, the update will also feature rerun banners for Hyacine in the first half and Boothill in the second half, as revealed during the Special Program. Ashveil’s signature Light Cone, The Finale of a Lie, will appear alongside his banner and boost critical rate while enhancing damage tied to follow-up attacks.
“Unraveled for Daybreak” Version 4.1 Overview
Greetings, Trailblazer! Let’s take a look at the new events coming in Version 4.1!
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Story Expansion, Maps, and Gameplay Changes in Version 4.1
Version 4.1 continues the Planarcadia storyline through a new Trailblazer mission titled Unraveled for Daybreak. The update also introduces two new exploration areas, Lookout Cloud Station and Pealuxe Tower, along with additional enemies previewed during the livestream, including Alloy Mechatron: King Pom-Pom.
Players can also obtain new Planar Ornaments such as Punklorde Stage Zero and City of Converging Stars. HoYoverse has also previewed adjustments to the Divergent Universe mode, including mechanics like special masks, waypoint passes, and expanded character trial features. The patch is also expected to run on a slightly shorter schedule than usual.
With a new playable character, expanded story missions, and additional areas to explore, Version 4.1 is expected to bring several fresh challenges and systems for Trailblazers once the update goes live.
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