Honkai Star Rail’s 4.5 update is almost here, revealing the aftermath of Voracity’s release in Planetarcadia. The story will then shift players to Astropolis, the IPC planet, where they can enjoy a well-deserved break—or will they? Prepare for the update by checking out our Honkai Star Rail 4.5 release date and time guide.
When Is Honkai Star Rail 4.5 Coming Out?
The Honkai Star Rail 4.5 update is set to launch on August 25, 2026, at 8 PM PST for North American servers and on August 26, 2026, at 11 AM CST for players worldwide. Two new characters will debut in the banners. Here are the release times for select regions:
- USA: 8:00 PM PST on August 25, 2026
- Canada: 11:00 PM EDT on August 25, 2026
- Brazil: 12:00 AM BRT on August 26, 2026
- UK: 4:00 AM BST on August 26, 2026
- Italy: 5:00 AM CEST on August 26, 2026
- India: 8:30 AM IST on August 26, 2026
- China: 11:00 AM CST on August 26, 2026
- Japan: 12:00 PM JST on August 26, 2026
- South Korea: 12:00 PM KST on August 26, 2026
- Australia: 1:00 PM AEST on August 26, 2026
- New Zealand: 3:00 PM NZST on August 26, 2026
Image credit: Hoyoverse
This update will introduce two special characters: Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair, both featuring unique versions of the original characters. If you’re low on Stellar Jades, remember to use our guide codes to grab free Jades for your next banner pull.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 4.5 Maintenance End Time
Server maintenance will last around 5 hours, during which the update will be rolled out. For North American servers, maintenance begins at 3 PM PST on August 25, 2026. For Asia and Europe, it starts at 6 AM CST and ends around 11 AM CST on August 26, 2026.
| Region & Time Zone | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| USA (PST) | 3:00 PM Aug 25 | 8:00 PM Aug 25 |
| Canada (EDT) | 6:00 PM Aug 25 | 11:00 PM Aug 25 |
| Brazil (BRT) | 7:00 PM Aug 25 | 12:00 AM Aug 26 |
| UK (BST) | 11:00 PM Aug 25 | 4:00 AM Aug 26 |
| Italy (CEST) | 12:00 AM Aug 26 | 5:00 AM Aug 26 |
| India (IST) | 3:30 AM Aug 26 | 8:30 AM Aug 26 |
| China (CST) | 6:00 AM Aug 26 | 11:00 AM Aug 26 |
| Japan (JST) | 7:00 AM Aug 26 | 12:00 PM Aug 26 |
| South Korea (KST) | 7:00 AM Aug 26 | 12:00 PM Aug 26 |
| Australia (AEST) | 8:00 AM Aug 26 | 1:00 PM Aug 26 |
| New Zealand (NZST) | 10:00 AM Aug 26 | 3:00 PM Aug 26 |
Players at Trailblaze Level 4 or higher before maintenance begins will be compensated with 300 Stellar Jades. Note that during this period, servers will stay offline, and players will be unable to log in.
Honkai Star Rail 4.5 Release Countdown Timer
Here’s a handy countdown to track the official release of the 4.5 update, making sure you’re ready for the launch.
Countdown display indicating that the update is now live.
Honkai Star Rail 4.5 Preload Details
Preloading has already started! Here are the preload sizes:
- PC: 7.36 GB
- Android & iOS: 2.23 GB
Are you excited for the 4.5 update? If you’re planning to try for Robin and Aventurine’s new forms, share your thoughts in the comments below!