- The Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners will feature Constance "The Dahlia" in the first phase.
- The banner is also going to feature Firefly, Fugue, Lingsha, Aglaea, and Sunday as rerun characters.
- The HSR 3.8 update will release on December 17, 2025, and will end on February 12, 2026.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 will be a new beginning after the long-running Amphoreus arc. The story will be around Firefly and her time in Penacony, and will make the Trailblazers venture into their missing Penacony memories. Now, only one new character is going to become playable in version 3.8, and she was introduced back before Penacony began. If you want to learn about the Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners, then here is everything you need to know.
Note: Last updated HSR 3.8 banners on December 15, 2025
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Release Date
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 will release on December 17, 2025. This new version will touch on a story around Firefly. However, the main character that will appear is Constance “The Dahlia” of the Annihilation Gang. Also expect this version to lay the groundwork for the next destination for Astral Express — Edo Star. Due to the extension of the version to 8 weeks, HSR 3.8 will end on February 12, 2026.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Banner Overview
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners have been confirmed to feature one new 5-star character, ‘The Dahlia’, who is from the Nihility path and uses the Fire element. She is the only new playable character featured in the 3.8 version.
Other than that, we have confirmation that Firefly, Gallagher, Luka, and Preservation March 7th will be featured in the first half, and Fugue, Lingsha, Sampo, Natasha, and Arlan in the second. Other than that, this version will also have a third phase, featuring Aglaea, Sunday, Tingyun, Yukong, and Dan Heng. Here is a complete overview of Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners based on current information.
HSR 3.8 Character Banners
| Phases | Characters | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Characters | The Dahlia Firefly Gallagher Luka Preservation March 7th | December 17, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Characters | Fugue Lingsha Sampo Natasha Arlan | January 7, 2026 – January 28, 2026 |
| Phase 3 Characters | Aglaea Sunday Tingyun Yukong Dan Heng | January 28, 2026 – February 12 |
HSR 3.8 Light Cone Banners
| Phases | Light Cones | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Light Cones | Never Forget Her Flame Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest Concert for Two Memories of the Past Good Night and Sleep Well | December 17, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Light Cones | Long Road Leads Home Scent Alone Stays True Geniuses’ Repose Post-Op Conversation The Moles Welcome You | January 7, 2026 – January 28, 2026 |
| Phase 3 Light Cones | Time Woven Into Gold A Grounded Ascent Geniuses’ Greetings Trend of the Universal Market Dance! Dance! Dance! | January 28, 2026 – February 12 |
So, there you have it. These are the banners for Honkai Star Rail 3.8. Who do you want to see featured in the upcoming banners alongside Constance? Let us know in the comments.
