Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 Second Half Launches with New Limited 5-Star Character Sparxie

The second half of Ver. 4.0 for the space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail has started as of March 3, 2026 (Tuesday), bringing a new limited 5-star character and several in-game events for players to enjoy through late March.

Ver. 4.0 Second Half Event Warps

Event Warp "Project: Party Time"

The event warp "Project: Party Time" launched on March 3 (Tuesday), featuring increased drop rates for the limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation). A concurrent Light Cone event warp, "Shadow of Fleeting Days," offers boosted rates for the limited 5-star Light Cone "A Glittering World (Elation)."

Availability:
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 12:00 PM – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 3:00 PM (Server Time)
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 1:00 PM – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 4:00 PM (JST)

Event Warp "A Moonlit Plumage"

Running concurrently is the event warp "A Moonlit Plumage," which features increased drop rates for the limited 5-star character Yao Guang (Elation / Physical). The "Shadow of Fleeting Days" Light Cone event warp also offers boosted rates for the 5-star Light Cone "Gaze of the Deep (Elation)" during this period.

Availability:
After the Ver. 4.0 update on February 13, 2026 (Friday) – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 3:00 PM (Server Time)
After the Ver. 4.0 update on February 13, 2026 (Friday) – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 4:00 PM (JST)

Event Warps "Brilliant Heart" / "Sincere Heart"

"Brilliant Heart / Sincere Heart: Ceruedur"

"Brilliant Heart / Sincere Heart: Ranbu"

"Brilliant Heart / Sincere Heart: Hanabi"

Also starting March 3 (Tuesday), the returning event warps "Brilliant Heart" and "Sincere Heart" bring back limited 5-star characters Ceruedur, Ranbu, and Hanabi. The concurrent "Sincere Heart" Light Cone event warp offers boosted rates for the 5-star Light Cones "Age Carved in Golden Blood," "Secret Vow of Chaos (Broken Blossoms)," and "Life is a Game."

Availability:
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 12:00 PM – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 3:00 PM (Server Time)
March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 1:00 PM – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday) 4:00 PM (JST)

Event "Strange Vessels Fill the World"

Starting March 13 (Friday), the event "Strange Vessels Fill the World" offers double rewards from Tunnel Relic farming throughout its run—a good opportunity to stock up on relics.

Availability:
March 13, 2026 (Friday) 4:00 AM – March 23, 2026 (Monday) 3:59 AM (Server Time)
March 13, 2026 (Friday) 5:00 AM – March 23, 2026 (Monday) 4:59 AM (JST)

Sparxie Character PV Now Live

A character PV titled "A Fool's Narrated Dream" for Sparxie has been released on the Honkai: Star Rail official YouTube channel and official X (formerly Twitter) account. A PV release commemorative campaign is also underway on the official X account—participants can enter by following and reposting for a chance to win character merchandise.

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