Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.6 update launches Monday, September 28th. Here's everything you need to know to prepare.
Story Preview: The Voracity Crisis Continues
The Trailblazer's battle against the Voracity escalates. Aha, the Aeon of Elation, has tasked you with gathering Wishpower to purify the corrupted Path of Elation and defeat the Voracity — promising to make you an Emanator in return.
Key story beats:
The Life Sciences Institute — Nihilux and the Trailblazer descend beneath Astropolis to recover classified documents and an item critical to defeating the Voracity.
Madam Yabuli's Scheme — The IPC Technology Department head is pushing a "Husk Weaponization" project, potentially sacrificing all of Planarcadia.
The Investigation — Pearl dispatches Kuchiba and Ashveil to investigate under the guise of recovering Leviathan Essence.
Pearl's Arc — Version 4.6 explores how "Preservation" and "Art" merge into a unified motif.
Action step: Complete the Version 4.5 Trailblaze Mission before September 28th to stay current.
New Five-Star: Pearl
Pearl is a Preservation/Elation hybrid and head of the Strategic Investment Department.
Core mechanics:
Ability | Effect |
Certified Banger | Blocks a portion of damage taken by allies. Does not expire. |
Aesthetic Archetype | Designates an ally, then enters Deep Learning. |
Deep Learning | Advances the Aesthetic Archetype's action based on Elation teammates. |
Full Elation Squad | Grants the Archetype an instant extra turn with massive Punchline and Certified Banger boosts. |
Enhanced Basic ATK | Heals all allies, removes debuffs, and deals bonus Elation DMG if the Archetype is Elation. |
Elation Skill | All allies deal bonus Elation DMG on their next attack; scales with Elation teammates. |
Technique | Enters Deep Learning at battle start and gains Certified Banger. |
Build priority: HP, DEF, Effect RES, and Speed. Her signature Light Cone is "Colors for Tomorrow."
Action step: Farm Preservation and Elation Trace materials now. Build any unused Elation characters — Pearl rewards full Elation teams heavily.
Banner Schedule
First Half:
Pearl (limited 5-star) + "Colors for Tomorrow" (limited 5-star Light Cone)
Evanescia (limited 5-star) + "Until the Flowers Bloom Again" (limited 5-star Light Cone)
Second Half:
Mortenax Blade (limited 5-star rerun) + "Reforged in Hellfire" (limited 5-star Light Cone rerun)
Tip: Check your pity counter before 4.6. Free-to-play players should prioritize one target rather than spreading resources thin.
Flagship Event: "Love, Ghosts & Robots"
The Intellitron Rakshmi proposes to Skott — who once blackmailed her with a recording of her own confession. She became his angel investor and set business quotas: fail to hit targets, and he marries her. Skott begs the Trailblazer for help.
Gameplay loop:
Take orders from customers.
Slot chips into mechatrons to boost performance and change appearance.
Sell them for profit.
Pass star-rating appraisals to rank up and unlock higher-tier orders.
Reach five-star enterprise status.
Partners: Invite familiar faces for unique management buffs. Madam Ruan Mei appears. You can also obtain custom mechatrons modeled after friends.
Reward: Skott's sunglasses for your Trailblaze wardrobe.
Other Events
One-Take Combat Reality Show — Follow a script while fighting enemies and completing director tasks. Ham it up for higher ratings. Hit Highlight moments to summon a Co-Star for a massive power boost.
Gift of Odyssey — Log in for ten free pulls.
Garden of Plenty & Planar Fissure — Double-drop events return.
New Relic Sets — "Dreamlit Actor" and "The Edacious Heretic."
Currency Wars — Earn Ascension Rewards at an accelerated rate during 4.6. A major update, "Voyage Into the Canvas," arrives in 4.7 with new mechanics, bonds, and characters.
Astral Imageas
New blind box toys made using decoded Wishpower technology.
Pick up to three to follow you while exploring.
Certain combinations trigger special group conversations.
They live in custom cabins on the Express Party Car.
An Imagea-themed amusement park inside the Life Sciences Institute lets you drop them off to play; friends can bring theirs for playdates.
Astral Slammers Squad — A permanent co-op mode where each Imagea has unique skills. Team up with friends or use matchmaking to defeat baby seal enemies. No Imageas required — existing pets or trial pets work, and all rewards are claimable. Pulled Imageas can be traded with friends.
New Outfits
Hyacine — "Warm Cotton Skies" : A sweet, dessert-like pink outfit.
Evanescia — "Lunar Blossoming" : A playful, vibrant spring-to-summer look.
Both arrive in the Outfit Show Window during 4.6.
Collaboration News
Honkai: Star Rail x Razer — Featuring Silver Wolf LV.999. Gaming chairs, keyboards, mice, headsets, and more. Launching globally with online and offline events.
Honkai: Star Rail x Zenless Zone Zero — Ellen Joe and Astra Yao arrive in Version 4.8 (~December). Ellen Joe will be free, consistent with past HSR collabs. On the ZZZ side, Robin is speculated, but no second unit is confirmed. Timing aligns with ZZZ patch 3.4 around December 2nd.
Action step: If you play both games, start saving now — December will likely feature limited and collab banners simultaneously.
Action Checklist
Task | Priority |
Catch up on Trailblaze Missions | High |
Decide pull targets (Pearl, Evanescia, Mortenax Blade) | High |
Farm Trace materials for Pearl | High |
Log in daily for Gift of Odyssey | High |
Play "Love, Ghosts & Robots" for Skott's sunglasses | Medium |
Participate in Currency Wars for accelerated rewards | Medium |
Try the One-Take Combat Reality Show | Medium |
Farm new relic sets if needed | Medium |
Collect and trade Astral Imageas | Low |
Check out new outfits | Low |
Follow Razer and ZZZ collab news | Low |
Final Tips
Prioritize pulls. Three five-stars in one version means free-to-play players must choose carefully.
Build Elation teams. Pearl's kit heavily rewards full Elation compositions.
Claim every free reward. Gift of Odyssey, the flagship event, and the permanent Imagea mode cost only time.
Stock up for 4.7. Currency Wars participation now pays off later.
Save for December. The ZZZ collab is coming — and if you play both games, you'll need resources for HSR 4.8 and ZZZ 3.4.
Version 4.6 launches September 28th. Prepare your resources, plan your pulls, and if you need extra Stellar Jade before Pearl or Evanescia arrives, buy Honkai: Star Rail Top Up from a trusted source — MMOEXP is worth considering, offering secure and fast top-up services so you're ready to pull the moment the banners go live. Get ready to share the stage with Aha. The Voracity won't wait — and neither should you.
