HoYoverse Released Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6
The latest content update introduced new characters and confirmed a forthcoming hardware collaboration with Razer.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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HoYoverse launched version 4.6 of Honkai: Star Rail across PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android on September 28, 2026. This content cycle runs for six weeks until November 10, 2026.
Why it matters
The update expands the game's character roster and content offerings while signaling deeper integration with hardware ecosystems. These regular content drops maintain active engagement for the game's international player base.
The update required a scheduled server maintenance window of five hours to deploy. Players who reach Trailblaze Level 4 can claim 300 Stellar Jades as compensation for the downtime.
The players
HoYoverse
A global interactive entertainment developer known for high-fidelity cross-platform RPGs and live-service gaming ecosystems.
Razer
A manufacturer of high-performance gaming hardware, peripherals, and software suites optimized for competitive play.
The details
The version 4.6 update introduces the new five-star character Pearl to the game's character pool. It also features a rotating banner schedule, with Evanescia available immediately and Mortenax Blade arriving on October 21, 2026. The storyline continues within the Planarcadia setting, centered around the Life Sciences Institute located in the Astropolis region.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Version 4.6 went live.
October 21, 2026: Mortenax Blade returns to the banner.
November 10, 2026: Version 4.6 ends.
The Tech Race
This release follows the established six-week development cadence defined by the developer's broader content roadmap. The update maintains parity with aggressive release cycles common among top-tier mobile and cross-platform live-service titles.
Players can access the new content immediately by downloading the patch on their preferred platform. The update provides immediate access to new character banners and rewards for those meeting the minimum level requirement.
The takeaway
The update reinforces the ongoing live-service trajectory of the game through high-frequency content rotation. Users should watch for the release of the Silver Wolf LV.999 themed Razer hardware in future announcements.
What happens next
Players should anticipate the addition of characters Ellen and Astra Yao in the upcoming version 4.8 release.
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