- The Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners will feature Constance "The Dahlia" in the first phase.
- The banner is also expected to feature Firefly, Boothill, Rappa, Fugue, Lingsha, and Yunli as rerun characters.
- The HSR 3.8 update will release on December 16, 2025, and will end on January 27, 2026.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 will be a new beginning after the long-running Amphoreus arc. Recent leaks suggest that the story will be around Stellaron Hunters, especially about Firefly, and will lead the Trailblazers into their next big destination. 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 upcoming Honkai Star Rail 3.8 banners, then here is everything you need to know.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Release Date (Expected)
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 will release on December 16, 2025. This new version is expected to 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. If the version follows the normal 42-day rule, then version 3.8 should end on January 27, 2026.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Banner Leaked 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. As per 3.8 drip marketing, she is the only new playable character featured in the upcoming version.
Other than that, we have leaks about Firefly, Boothill, and Rappa featuring in the first half, and Fugue, Lingsha, and Yunli in the second. These are still early leaks, so take them with a grain of salt. 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 Boothill Rappa | December 16, 2025 – January 6, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Characters | Fugue Lingsha Yunli | January 6, 2026 – January 27, 2026 |
HSR 3.8 Light Cone Banners
| Phases | Light Cones | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Light Cones | Never Forget Her Flame Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest Sailing Towards A Second Life Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker | December 16, 2025 – January 6, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Light Cones | Long Road Leads Home Scent Alone Stays True Dance at Sunset | January 6, 2026 – January 27, 2026 |
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.
