Honkai Impact 3rd version 8.6 The Banquet Operative is now live
Honkai Impact 3rd version 8.6 "The Banquet Operative" is now live from Dec 31, 2025 until Mar 5, 2026. Rita's new S-rank battlesuit Miss Espionage (IMG - Lightning) is introduced alongside the new Main Story Part 2 Chapter XI: A Mass for Atheists. Players can obtain the new battlesuit in Battlesuit Supply "Stealth Beauty", which guarantees the S-rank battlesuit in 90 drops with 50% off the first 10x drops.
- Version period: Dec 31, 2025 – Mar 5, 2026
- New battlesuits:
Miss Espionage (S-rank 
IMG - 
Lightning) - 3 events
New battlesuits
Miss Espionage
| Rarity | S-rank |
|---|---|
| Type / Element | IMG - Lightning |
Battlesuit Supply announced so far
| Phase | Battlesuit Supply | Featured S-rank | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth Beauty | Miss Espionage | After the Version 8.6 update – Feb 13, 2026 |
Events
| Event | Dates | Stated rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue | — | Rewards: Valkyrie Boltstorm's new outfit "Citrus Days", Perfect Agent Emblem, Crystals, Source Prisms |
| Unwavering Oath | — | Rewards: a Lunar Vow: Crimson Love Character Card |
| Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave | — | Rewards: Crystals, Ancient Willpowers, AE Imaginons |
New story
- Main Story Part 2 Chapter XI: A Mass for Atheists
Hyperion Arsenal
- New weapons: scythe "Codename: Rosette" and PRI-ARM scythe "Codename: Top Mission"
- New Stigmata: "Schicksal Agent" set
Events preview
Official infographics, shown as published.
Also in this update: New IMG-type S-rank Battlesuit "Miss Espionage", Featured Event "Agent Rosette: Banquet of Intrigue", Main Story Part 2 Chapter XI: A Mass for Atheists, Bonuses Event "Unwavering Oath", Limited-Time Event "Hero's Expedition: Game for the Brave", Hyperion Arsenal, Additions to the Dressing Room, Battlesuits, Stigmata, ELF, Gameplay, Battle Pass, Returnee Support, Shop, System, Others.
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