Honkai Star Rail 4.2 is coming very soon and it will be a major update. This means it marks the third anniversary of the game, which means many free rewards and special events are on the way. If you are as excited for this update as I am, you can check our guide on the release date and time of Honkai Star Rail 4.2 to learn when the update will go live.
When Will Honkai Star Rail 4.2 Be Released?
Honkai Star Rail 4.2 will be released on April 21, 2026, at 20:00 PST for NA servers and April 22, 2026, at 11:00 CST for the rest of the world. The HSR 4.2 update will be the third anniversary update, and players will enjoy third anniversary rewards in HSR. Here are the release dates and times for other regions of the world:
- New Delhi, India: April 22, 2026, at 08:30 IST
- Tokyo, Japan: April 22, 2026, at 12:00 JST
- California, USA: April 21, 2026, at 20:00 PST
- Beijing, China: April 22, 2026, at 11:00 CST
- Toronto, Canada: April 21, 2026, at 23:00 EDT
- Rome, Italy: April 22, 2026, at 05:00 CET
- Melbourne, Australia: April 22, 2026, at 13:00 AEST
- Auckland, New Zealand: April 22, 2026, at 15:00 NZST
The update will also add new Elation paths for Silver Wolf LV.999, Evanescia, and Trailblazer. With such amazing characters featured in the Honkai Star Rail 4.2 posters, you will need to acquire many star jades. So check out our list of HSR codes to get free Stellar Jades today.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 4.2 Maintenance End Time
The Honkai Star Rail servers will undergo maintenance to release the update. The servers will close on April 21, 2026, at 15:00 PST and will reopen for NA servers on April 21, 2026, at 20:00 PST. Maintenance for other servers will start on April 22, 2026, at 06:00 CST and will end at 11:00. The maintenance is expected to last 5 hours, but it may be extended if necessary.
| Region and Time Zone | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi, India (IST) | 03:30 | 08:30 |
| Tokyo, Japan (JST) | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| California, USA (PST) | April 21 03:00 | April 21 20:00 |
| Beijing, China (CST) | 06:00 | 11:00 |
| Toronto, Canada (EDT) | April 21 18:00 | April 21 23:00 |
| Rome, Italy (CEST) | April 21 00:00 | 05:00 |
| Melbourne, Australia (AEST) | 08:00 | 13:00 |
| Auckland, New Zealand (NZST) | 10:00 | 15:00 |
Once the update goes live, players with Trailblaze Level 4 or higher will receive 300 Stellar Jades before maintenance begins. Additionally, the servers will be closed during maintenance, and players will not be able to log into the game.
Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 4.2 Release Countdown Timer
To know exactly when the update will be released, here is a handy Honkai Star Rail 4.2 release countdown timer, no matter what your region is.
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Honkai Star Rail 4.2 Pre-Download Details
The pre-download for Honkai Star Rail 4.2 is already active. Here is the pre-download size for the Honkai Star Rail 4.2 update:
- Pre-download size for PC: 4.1 GB
- Pre-download size for Android and iOS: 2.3 GB
So, are you excited for the release date of Honkai Star Rail 4.2? If you plan to roll for Silver Wolf's new form, let us know in the comments below.
When will Honkai Star Rail 4.2 maintenance start?HSR 4.2 maintenance will start on April 21, 2026, at 15:00 PST for NA servers and on April 22, 2026, at 06:00 CST for the remaining servers.
When is Honkai Star Rail 4.2 coming out?Honkai Star Rail 4.2 will be released on April 22, 2026, at 11:00 CST.
Which characters are featured in the HSR 4.2 posters?The characters featured in the HSR 4.2 posters are Silver Wolf LV.999, Evanescia, The Dahlia, Firefly, Castorice, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao.
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