The Path of Elation has always been a part of Honkai: Star Rail gameplay, where you'll come across it in the original Simulated Universe, the one introduced by mini Herta. However, it isn't until version 4.0 that the Path becomes a part of a character's identity. For that, here's the HSR 4.0 release date and time for all time zones, to celebrate the release of chaos in Planarcadia.
Everything Announced In Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Livestream
From a new planet to a card game, here's everything announced in Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 livestream.
When Is HSR 4.0 Coming Out? - Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Release Date
HSR 4.0 will come out on February 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET (UTC-5). As usual, the exact time varies based on where you are in the world. If you live in the European time zone, then expect the HSR 4.0 maintenance to end in the early morning. Meanwhile, if you reside in the Asian time zone, then you must wait until the morning or closer to noon.
Yao Guang Banner Release Date In HSR (Honkai Star Rail)
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Yao Guang Release Date In HSR 4.0: February 12, 2026 – March 24, 2026 (Phase 1 & 2) |
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Yao Guang Debut |
Evernight, Hysilens, and Black Swan Rerun |
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Yao Guang banner in HSR 4.0 will begin as soon as the maintenance ends, and will last until the end of the version. Alongside her banner is the rerun of:
However, these three reruns will last only in Phase 1, like the usual banner duration.
Honkai Star Rail Current Banners, Next Banners, And Past Banners
Honkai: Star Rail always has two cycles of active Warp Banners, and here's everything players need to know about them.
HSR 4.0 Maintenance Ends & Start Time - Honkai Star Rail 4.0
Here's when Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 maintenance starts and ends:
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Timezone |
HSR 4.0 Maintenance Countdown |
HSR 4.0 Maintenance Ends |
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PT (UTC-8) |
February 12, 2026, 02:00 PM |
February 12, 2026, 07:00 PM |
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MT (UTC-7) |
February 12, 2026, 03:00 PM |
February 12, 2026, 08:00 PM |
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CT (UTC-6) |
February 12, 2026, 04:00 PM |
February 12, 2026, 09:00 PM |
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ET (UTC-5) |
February 12, 2026, 05:00 PM |
February 12, 2026, 10:00 PM |
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GMT (UTC+0) |
February 12, 2026, 10:00 PM |
February 13, 2026, 03:00 AM |
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CET (UTC+1) |
February 12, 2026, 11:00 PM |
February 13, 2026, 04:00 AM |
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IST (UTC+5:30) |
February 13, 2026, 03:30 AM |
February 13, 2026, 08:30 AM |
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SGT (UTC+8) |
February 13, 2026, 06:00 AM |
February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM |
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JST (UTC+9) |
February 13, 2026, 07:00 AM |
February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM |
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AEDT (UTC+11) |
February 13, 2026, 09:00 AM |
February 13, 2026, 02:00 PM |
HSR 4.0 Release Date & Time - Honkai Star Rail 4.0
Assuming Honkai: Star Rail runs for almost six weeks and returns to the usual schedule, where the version ends and starts on Tuesday/Wednesday, here's HSR 4.0 release date and end time:
Trailblazers in the US time zone will face a time shift in March, which is already reflected in the "End Time" column below.
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Timezone |
HSR 4.0 Release Date Countdown |
HSR 4.0 End Time |
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PT (UTC-8) |
February 12, 2026, 07:00 PM |
March 24, 2026, 03:00 PM |
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MT (UTC-7) |
February 12, 2026, 08:00 PM |
March 24, 2026, 04:00 PM |
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CT (UTC-6) |
February 12, 2026, 09:00 PM |
March 24, 2026, 05:00 PM |
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ET (UTC-5) |
February 12, 2026, 10:00 PM |
March 24, 2026, 06:00 PM |
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GMT (UTC+0) |
February 13, 2026, 03:00 AM |
March 24, 2026, 10:00 PM |
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CET (UTC+1) |
February 13, 2026, 04:00 AM |
March 24, 2026, 11:00 PM |
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IST (UTC+5:30) |
February 13, 2026, 08:30 AM |
March 25, 2026, 03:30 AM |
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SGT (UTC+8) |
February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM |
March 25, 2026, 06:00 AM |
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JST (UTC+9) |
February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM |
March 25, 2026, 07:00 AM |
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AEDT (UTC+11) |
February 13, 2026, 02:00 PM |
March 25, 2026, 09:00 AM |
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- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 90%
- Released
- April 26, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen / Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)







- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
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