Honkai Star Rail version 4.1 is set to be a short but story-heavy update in the ongoing Planarcadia arc. The patch will introduce one new 5-star character and bring back two familiar faces through rerun banners. Here is everything confirmed and leaked so far about the HSR 4.1 banners.
Honkai Star Rail 4.1 Release Date
Honkai Star Rail 4.1 is scheduled to launch on March 26, 2026, and will run until April 22, 2026. The update spans only four weeks, making it one of the shorter patches in the game’s recent history. Despite its limited duration, version 4.1 is expected to carry significant weight in the Planarcadia storyline.
Because the update window is shorter than usual, players who plan to pull for new characters should do so as soon as the banners go live to avoid missing out.
HSR 4.1 New Character: Ashveil
The only new 5-star character confirmed for Honkai Star Rail 4.1 is Ashveil. He is a 5-star Lightning character who follows the Hunt path and is classified as a strong Hypercarry. Version 4.1 will give players a closer look at Ashveil’s lore and his role within the Planarcadia storyline. Other characters, including Nihilux and Blade, may also receive screen time during the update, along with potential reveals tied to the Herald of Death.
HSR 4.1 Rerun Characters: Cyrene and Boothill
Based on current leaks, the rerun banners for Honkai Star Rail 4.1 will feature Cyrene and Boothill. These two characters are expected to appear in Phase 2 of the update. As with all leaked information, final details are subject to change until officially confirmed by HoYoverse.
Honkai Star Rail 4.1 Banner Schedule
The HSR 4.1 banners are split into two phases. Below is the full breakdown of the character and light cone banners by phase.
Character Banners
| Phase | Character(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Ashveil | March 26, 2026 to April 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | Cyrene, Boothill | April 9, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Light Cone Banners
| Phase | Light Cone(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | The Finale of a Lie | March 26, 2026 to April 9, 2026 |
| Phase 2 | This Love, Forever Sailing / Towards a Second Life | April 9, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Phase 1 brings Ashveil’s signature Light Cone, titled The Finale of a Lie, alongside his character banner. Phase 2 will feature the signature Light Cones linked to the returning characters Cyrene and Boothill.
Key Takeaways for HSR 4.1
Honkai Star Rail 4.1 is a focused, four-week update centered around Ashveil and the continued development of the Planarcadia story. With only one new 5-star character available and a tighter-than-usual schedule, players will need to plan their Stellar Jade spending carefully. Ashveil’s banner runs from March 26 to April 9, 2026, while the rerun banners for Cyrene and Boothill take over from April 9 to April 22, 2026.