Developers of Honkai: Star Rail Reveal New Planet in Update 4.0

Developers of Honkai: Star Rail Reveal New Planet in Update 4.0

Vladislav Nikolaev
December 10, 2025, 12:10 AM

HoYoverse has unveiled the first images of the major 4.0 update for Honkai: Star Rail, which will take players to an entirely new planet called Planarcadia.

The threat of Destruction compelled the cosmos to unite once again, and everyone now looks toward other Aeons involved. The Express once crashed into and departed from "Planarcadia." There, Aha graced the pursuers of Elation with a reward: join THEIR game and become an "Aeon" for a minute.
— HoYoverse

The developers have also teased upcoming heroes. According to insiders, the artwork features new versions of Himeko, Blade, Sparkle, and Silver Wolf, as well as two new characters.

Developers of Honkai: Star Rail Reveal New Planet in Update 4.0

HoYoverse has sent compensation to all players for the two-week delay of the update. Players can claim a gift of 1,000 Star Jade and 10 Fuel through their in-game mail.

According to insiders, players were initially meant to travel to a planet inspired by Japan in version 4.0, but due to certain events in China, the developers had to hastily alter their plans and completely redesign or replace locations. It’s worth mentioning that on December 17, the game will receive update 3.8, which will see gamers returning to Penacony. The update will introduce a new five-star heroine, a new quest, a new location, a new Light Cone, and much more.

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