Honkai Star Rail 4.0 is going to be a major update, adding an entirely new world. This upcoming version will also be the start of the Astral Express’s fight with the Destruction and will likely make them prepare for the Finality. The update will add two new characters from the new playable path, Elation, and will feature a ton of other content. Here is everything you need to know about Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Release Date
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 will release on February 13, 2026. This will be a major update, taking Trailblazers into Planarcadia, the next destination for the Astral Express. Planarcadia is Aha’s territory and will officially add another playable path, the Elation.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Banner Overview
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners have been confirmed to feature two new 5-star characters — Yao Guang and Sparxie. Yaoguang is a 5-star Physical character, while Sparxie is a 5-star Fire character. Both of them belong in the Elation path. Also, Sparxie is either an alter ego of Sparkle or someone related to her.
Other than that, we don’t have any leaks for the rerun characters yet. Here is a complete overview of Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners based on current information.
HSR 4.0 Character Banners
Here are the confirmed characters for Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners:
| Phase 1 Characters | Yao Guang | February 13, 2026 – March 5, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Characters | Sparxie | March 5, 2026 – March 25, 2026 |
HSR 4.0 Light Cone Banners
Although we don’t know the name of the Light Cones yet, expect to see the Signature Light Cones of the two new characters in the 4.0 banners. Here is a quick overview:
| Phase 1 Light Cones | Yao Guang’s Signature Light Cone | February 13, 2026 – March 5, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Light Cones | Sparxie’s Signature Light Cone | March 5, 2026 – March 25, 2026 |
So, there you have it. These are the banners for Honkai Star Rail 4.0. Who do you want to see featured in the upcoming banners alongside Sparxie and Yao Guang? Let us know in the comments.
