- The Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banners will feature Yao Guang in the first phase and Sparxie in the second.
- The HSR banner will start on February 13, 2026, and end on March 25, 2026.
- Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan, Cerydra, Rappa, and Sparkle are going to be the rerun characters.
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.
Note: Last updated the Honkai Star Rail 4.0 banner on February 6, 2026.
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. Yao Guang 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 Sparkle’s alter ego or someone related to her.
The rerun banners will feature Evernight, Hysilens, Black Swan, Rappa, Cerydra, and Sparkle. 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:
| Phases | Characters | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Characters | Yao Guang Evernight Hysilens Black Swan Pela Hanya Qingque | February 13, 2026 – March 5, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Characters | Sparxie Cerydra Rappa Sparkle Pela Hanya Qingque | 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:
| Phases | Light Cones | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Light Cones | When She Decided to See To Evernight’s Stars Why Does the Ocean Sing Reforged Remembrance Planetary Rendezvous Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat The Story’s Next Page | February 13, 2026 – March 5, 2026 |
| Phase 2 Light Cones | Dazzled by a Flowery World Epoch Etched in Golden Blood Ninjutsu Inscription: Dazzling Evilbreaker Earthly Escapade Planetary Rendezvous Resolution Shines As Pearls of Sweat The Story’s Next Page | 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.
