Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4 update released
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4, titled "In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound", is now live following update maintenance that began on 2026/07/15 06:00 (UTC+8). The update introduces new 5-star characters Himeko • Nova, Rin Tohsaka, and Gilgamesh, alongside the Trailblaze Mission "Planarcadia - In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound". Players receive Stellar Jade ×300 for server maintenance compensation and Stellar Jade ×300 for bug compensation.
- New characters:
Himeko • Nova (5★ 
Erudition: 
Fire), 
Rin Tohsaka (5★ Erudition: 
Quantum), 
Gilgamesh (5★ 
Destruction: 
Lightning) - 3 new Light Cones
- 5 events
- Compensation:
Stellar Jade ×600 (Server Maintenance Compensation + Bug Compensation)
New characters
Himeko • Nova
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|
| Element | Erudition: Fire |
Official description: Himeko • Nova is a damage-dealing character who can pilot a mech and provide support attacks. While Himeko • Nova is on the field, all allies can call the mech to launch support attacks. After using her Ultimate, the mech will launch multiple powerful attacks against all enemies. During exploration, Himeko • Nova can also pilot the mech to directly defeat encountered enemies.
Rin Tohsaka
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|
| Element | Erudition: Quantum |
Official description: Rin Tohsaka is a damage-dealing character who uses "Gem Energy" to enhance her Skill Burst. Whenever teammates consume or recover Skill Points, Rin Tohsaka gains "Gem Energy" and her CRIT DMG increases. When using her Enhanced Skill, the more "Gem Energy" consumed, the higher the DMG dealt to enemies. Additionally, when on the same team as Archer, she can also trigger a Joint Follow-Up ATK.
Gilgamesh
| Rarity | 5★ |
|---|---|
| Element | Destruction: Lightning |
Official description: Gilgamesh is a damage-dealing character driven by "Interest" who relies on his Ultimate to deal burst DMG. Teammates' actions can accumulate "Interest" for him, provide Energy, and increase Ultimate DMG. As his "Interest" increases, he can take action more quickly and launch frequent attacks. Additionally, he can also trigger a Joint Follow-Up ATK when Saber is on the same team.
New Light Cones
| Light Cone | Rarity | Type |
|---|---|---|
 A Star That Lights the Night | 5★ | Erudition |
 Flickering Stars | 5★ | Erudition |
 I Am As You Behold | 5★ | Destruction |
Event Warps announced so far
| Phase | Event Warp | Boosted 5★ | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Ad Astra Nova | Himeko • Nova | not stated |
| I | Brilliant Fixation: A Star That Lights the Night | A Star That Lights the Night | not stated |
| I | Indelible Coterie: Sparxie |  Sparxie | not stated |
| I | Coalesced Truths: Dazzled by a Flowery World |  Dazzled by a Flowery World | not stated |
| I | Indelible Coterie: Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae |  Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae | not stated |
| I | Coalesced Truths: Though Worlds Apart |  Though Worlds Apart | not stated |
| I | Indelible Coterie: Evernight |  Evernight | not stated |
| I | Coalesced Truths: To Evernight's Stars |  To Evernight's Stars | not stated |
Events
| Event | Dates | Stated rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Antigraft Brickbuster | After the Version 4.4 update – Aug 26, 2026 | — |
| Fate/Star Rail Night | Jul 24 – Aug 26, 2026 | — |
| Fate Contract: Renewal | Jul 24 | — |
| Fate Gift | Jul 24 – Aug 26, 2026 | — |
| Gift of Odyssey | — |  Star Rail Special Pass ×10 |
New story
- Trailblaze Mission "Planarcadia - In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound"
Compensation
- Server Maintenance Compensation: Stellar Jade ×300
- Bug Compensation: Stellar Jade ×300
Server Maintenance Compensation: Trailblazers with Trailblaze Level ≥ 4 before 2026/07/15 06:00 (UTC+8)
Bug Compensation: Trailblazers with Trailblaze Level ≥ 4 before 2026/07/15 06:00 (UTC+8)
Also in this update: New Outfits, New Areas, Others.
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