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With the launch of Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) Version 3.4 just around the corner, anticipation is at an all-time high among Trailblazers. The latest patch not only marks the arrival of Phainon—a powerful new 5-star character—but also introduces an exciting Fate/stay night collaboration and much-anticipated reruns for popular characters.
The official rollout for Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 is set for July 2, 2025 (UTC+8) globally. Due to time zone differences, American players will gain access to the update late at night on July 1, 2025. European players can expect to log in just after midnight, while Asian Trailblazers should be able to play early to midday, depending on their specific region. The release is synchronized across all servers, so everyone receives the update at the same time, even if the local date varies slightly.
For those eager to use their accumulated Stellar Jade, the maintenance leading up to the update typically lasts about five hours. Players will be compensated with 60 Stellar Jade per hour of downtime—essential for scoring new characters in the banner events.
The spotlight of this patch is the Phainon banner, live during Phase 1 of Version 3.4. The banner runs from July 2, 2025, through July 23, 2025, making Phainon available for roughly three weeks right after the update. Phainon enters as a 5-star Physical character following the Destruction Path, and early impressions and teasers indicate he will shake up the meta with massive AoE damage and a unique domain control mechanic.
Alongside Phainon, Phase 1 will also feature reruns for fan-favorite 5-star characters Tribbie, Sparkle, and Sunday, all available through the Indelible Coterie banner. If you missed them previously, now’s your chance to add them to your roster.
The 4-star characters up for grabs alongside Phainon include:
For a detailed breakdown of banner rates and character stats, check out this Honkai Star Rail DPS Tier List and the Physical character rankings.
HSR 3.4 isn’t just about new banners—this version introduces the highly anticipated Fate/stay night collaboration. As part of this cross-universe event, players can expect to summon special characters like Saber and Archer, expanding the ever-growing roster and offering new gameplay dynamics. Stay tuned to the official livestream redeem codes to maximize your rewards during this event.
Here’s a quick reference of when maintenance starts and ends, as well as patch availability in key time zones:
Timezone | Maintenance Start | Maintenance End | Patch Playable |
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PT (UTC-7) | July 1, 3:00 PM | July 1, 8:00 PM | July 1, 8:00 PM |
ET (UTC-4) | July 1, 6:00 PM | July 1, 11:00 PM | July 1, 11:00 PM |
BST (UTC+1) | July 1, 11:00 PM | July 2, 4:00 AM | July 2, 4:00 AM |
IST (UTC+5:30) | July 2, 3:30 AM | July 2, 8:30 AM | July 2, 8:30 AM |
SGT (UTC+8) | July 2, 6:00 AM | July 2, 11:00 AM | July 2, 11:00 AM |
For the full table of times and all global regions, see the official Honkai Star Rail 3.4 update post.
As with most HoYoverse games, major content patches like HSR 3.4 run for about six weeks. This means the 3.4 update will end on August 13, 2025 (UTC+8), making room for new storylines, features, and—no doubt—more banner excitement.
Notably, the community on platforms like Twitter and Instagram has been buzzing with speculation and excitement surrounding Phainon’s abilities and the Fate/stay night crossover. For example, fans are sharing teasers and highlight reels using tags like #PhainonHSR and #HSR34Update across social channels, capturing the growing enthusiasm for this release.
HSR 3.4 promises a wealth of fresh content, from the debut of Phainon to thrilling reruns and unique crossovers. Trailblazers should prepare their Stellar Jade, keep an eye on maintenance windows, and follow official channels and fan conversations for the latest news, codes, and strategy tips. Don’t miss your shot at the most anticipated banner of the summer—and may the warp luck be with you.
For additional details on meta picks and banner value, browse the best DPS rankings, and consider following the official Honkai Star Rail news feed for ongoing updates.