Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 - Himeko Nova and the Fate collab are coming
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 - Himeko Nova and the Fate collab are coming

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In brief

Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 arrives on July 15, 2026 with Himeko Nova as the main banner and an explosive Fate/stay night collaboration on July 24, bringing Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh as playable characters. Between reruns of Sparxie, Dan Heng PT, Evernight and others, this is a high-investment version for collectors.

The 4.4 version of Honkai: Star Rail, titled Whistle in the Hour of Silence, will be available from July 15, 2026 at 5am in France on PC (Epic Games Store, HoYoverse), iOS, Android and PlayStation. And the least one can say is that HoYoverse isn't doing things by halves when it comes to banners.

A wave of characters, two distinct phases

The big highlight of phase 1 is Himeko - Nova. Her banner runs for the entire duration of the version, until August 25, 2026. She's accompanied by reruns of Sparxie, Dan Heng PT and Evernight - quite the lineup to fill the gaps for long-time gacha players.

The real calendar surprise arrives on July 24 with the launch of the Fate/stay night collaboration. Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh arrive as fully playable characters - a first for a collab of this caliber in HSR. The second half of 4.4 will also run reruns of Cerydra, Anaxa and Aventurine.

What this actually means

For the average player, this is a high-investment version. Nine characters over six weeks means having to prioritize quickly. For the competitive player, Himeko Nova and Gilgamesh will be worth watching closely depending on their kit - the first feedback on rotations is expected in the days following launch.

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Frequently asked questions

When exactly does version 4.4 release in France?
On July 15, 2026 at 5am. It will be available on PC (Epic Games Store and HoYoverse), iOS, Android and PlayStation.
How long does Himeko Nova's banner run?
For the entire duration of version 4.4, until August 25, 2026. It's an exceptional banner that covers both phases.
Are Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh really playable?
Yes, it's a first for a collaboration of this caliber in HSR. They arrive on July 24 as full-fledged playable characters.
Who are the other characters available in 4.4?
In phase 1: Sparxie, Dan Heng PT and Evernight as reruns. In phase 2: Cerydra, Anaxa and Aventurine as reruns.

Key takeaways

  • Himeko Nova occupies the entire phase 1 until August 25, 2026
  • The Fate/stay night collaboration arrives on July 24 with two brand-new playable characters
  • Nine characters in total over six weeks, you'll have to choose your priorities
  • Gilgamesh and Himeko Nova will be worth monitoring for their competitive kit

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