In a nutshell

• Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4, “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound”, launches July 15, 2026.
• New 5‑star character Himeko • Nova joins the fight against Lord Ravager Asat Pramad.
• Second phase of the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration begins July 24, featuring Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh as playable characters.

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4, titled “In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound”, will go live on July 15, 2026.

This update continues the Planarcadia storyline as the Trailblazer confronts Lord Ravager Asat Pramad in a decisive battle.

Himeko • Nova Joins the Fight

In this version, Himeko • Nova debuts as a new 5‑star Fire‑Type character following the Path of Erudition. She summons her mech Starblazer to assist in combat, granting teammates powerful assist skills and unique effects for Express Crew members.

Honkai Star Rail x Fate/stay night Collaboration Expands

Starting July 24, the second phase of the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration begins.

• Rin Tohsaka (5‑star Quantum‑Type, Path of Erudition) joins as a playable character, using gem energy to unleash multiple damage instances.
• Gilgamesh (5‑star Lightning‑Type, Path of Destruction) enters battle with his Gate of Babylon and Enuma Elish, dealing devastating damage.

Players can claim Gilgamesh or Archer as a free limited 5‑star collaboration character during the event, along with upgrade materials. Collaboration Light Cones “I Am As You Behold” and “The Hell Where Ideals Burn” will also be available.

Returning Characters and New Content

Version 4.4 also features returning banners for Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, Evernight, Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine, plus Sparxie’s new outfit “Candy‑Coated Waves.”

Additional content includes new pets, Trailblaze Fashion, and events like Antigraft Brickbuster and Currency Wars: Zero‑Sum Game expansions.