Honkai Star Rail 4.4 Lands July 14, 2026: Himeko Nova + Reruns
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4 is scheduled to launch on July 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET (UTC-4), kicking off a banner cycle packed with new character introductions. This update is set to debut three fresh characters and bring back six previously released ones through rerun banners. The characters named for this cycle are: Himeko Nova, Rin Tohsaka, Gilgamesh, Sparxie, Dan Heng PT, Evernight, Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine.
There’s also a separate note floating around the community about Mortenax Blade—positioned as a strong support and sub-DPS—suggesting he can slide into a wide range of team compositions.
Version 4.4 dates, platforms, and banner window
| Item | Timeframe / Date |
|---|---|
| HSR 4.4 overall version run | July 14, 2026 – August 26, 2026 |
| Fate/stay Night collaboration banner start | July 24, 2026 |
Himeko Nova Banner Release Date In HSR (Honkai Star Rail)
Himeko Nova release window in HSR version 4.4 runs from July 14, 2026 through August 26, 2026, covering the entire update period.
The Fate/stay Night collaboration banners are slated to begin later, with the collab release date in HSR 4.4 set for July 24, 2026.
Himeko SP’s banner in HSR 4.4 will be paired with the following rerun characters:
- Sparxie (Fire-Elation)
- Dan Heng PT (Physical-Preservation)
- Evernight (Ice-Remembrance)
While the main rerun lineup is tied to the Himeko SP banner window, the new Fate-focused banners are described as arriving nearly two weeks later.
HSR 4.4 maintenance end and start timing
Here’s the schedule players can expect for HSR version 4.4 maintenance, including when it begins and when it wraps up:
HSR 4.4 Maintenance Starts
HSR 4.4 maintenance time countdown
For convenience, here’s a quick look at an HSR 4.4 release date countdown.
HSR 4.4 release date and time (Honkai Star Rail 4.4)
HSR 4.3 apparently had an unusual timetable, but the update notes that version 4.4 will return to the usual cadence. It also states that version 4.4 follows the typical six-week length. Below are the listed release and end times for HSR 4.4:
August 25, 2026, 03:00 PM
August 25, 2026, 04:00 PM
August 25, 2026, 05:00 PM
August 25, 2026, 06:00 PM
August 25, 2026, 10:00 PM
August 25, 2026, 11:00 PM
August 26, 2026, 12:00 AM
August 26, 2026, 03:30 AM
August 26, 2026, 06:00 AM
August 26, 2026, 07:00 AM
August 26, 2026, 08:00 AM
