Honkai: Star Rail is set to release it’s Version 4.2 update on 22nd April, continuing the game’s regular patch cycle with new story content, characters and events. As with previous updates, there will be a short maintenance period before launch followed by compensation rewards for players once servers are back online.
Version 4.2 introduces a new lineup of playable characters alongside several returning favourites. Players will have the chance to pull for brand new additions while also seeing the return of popular units through rerun banners across both phases of the update.
Phase 1 Character Banner – Silver Wolf (April 22)
- Silver Wolf Lv.999 5-star (Signature LC – Welcome to the Cosmic City)
- Gallagher 4-star
- Xueyi 4-star
- Hook 4-star
Phase 1 Character Banner – Indelible Coterie
- Castorice 5-star (Signature LC – Make Farewells More Beautiful)
- Firefly 5-star (Signature LC – Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest)
- The Dahlia 5-star (Signature LC – Never Forget Her Flame)
Phase 2 Character Banner – Evanescia (May 13)
- Evanescia 5-star (Signature LC – Until the Flowers Bloom Again)
- Tribbie 5-star (Signature LC – If Time Were a Flower)
- Sunday 5-star (Signature LC – A Grounded Ascent)
- Feixiao 5-star (Signature LC – I Venture Forth to Hunt)
- Guinaifen 4-star
- Lynx 4-star
- Sushang 4-star
Elation Trailblazer will release 22nd April during the Version 4.2 Update.
Alongside the banners, the update is expected to include additional in-game events and gameplay content, giving players more ways to earn rewards and strengthen their teams. These updates continue to build on the game’s evolving systems while keeping both casual and endgame players engaged.



