It’s nearly time for the Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Update, and it’s been a long time coming. This guide has the exact release date and start times for the 4.0 Update, and it’s time to usher in a new era in miHoYo’s mega-popular gacha game.
It’s a good time to be a Honkai fan right now. The game has established itself as one of the biggest free-to-play powerhouses in the industry right now, to the extent that even Fortnite wants a Honkai: Star Rail collaboration!
Whereas the main game is set for its biggest content dump in a while with the 4.0 Update.
When Is Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Update Coming Out?
The Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Update has a February 12 release date for American players, whereas the rest of the world needs to hang on another few hours as the game’s release ticks over into February 13.
Can’t beat time zones and regional differences, eh? You’re not complaining if you’re a NA user, because you get to play the 4.0 Update first.
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With Sparxie and Yao Guang arriving as new characters and BIG buffs coming for Sparkle and Black Swan, there will be a lot of new things to look forward to in the free content update.
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Update Start Times
Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Update will drop at 7 PM PT on February 12, with a latest time of 4 PM NZDT on February 13.
If you need to see how much difference there is for players around the world, then there you go. New Zealand players have to wait a full day extra! If you’re on PT, you’re probably smiling from ear to ear.
Here’s a quick breakdown of crucial time zones and regions for the 4.0 Update.
| Region | Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Update Dates & Release Time |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7:00 PM—February 12 |
| Central Time (CT) | 9:00 PM—February 12 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10:00 PM—February 12 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 3:00 AM—February 13 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 2:00 PM—February 13 |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | 4:00 PM—February 13 |
Insider Gaming does a lot of these release hubs, so head on over to the Insider Gaming Discord Server to let the team know if you want more regions or time zones added to these guides.
Plus, make sure you have a conversation or two about Honkai: Star Rail Update 4.0!
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