Honkai Star Rail 3.3: Release Date, Maintenance, and Countdown Guide

• Release Date and Time
• Maintenance Information
• Release Countdown Timer
• Pre-Load Instructions

Release Date and Time

Excitement is building for the upcoming Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update, which promises to elevate your gaming experience with a host of new content. Update 3.3 is scheduled to launch on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM PST for North America, and May 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST for the rest of the world. Mark your calendars to ensure you are among the first to dive into the action!

The game will introduce two new 5-star characters and proceeds with the Amphoreus trailblazing quest, focusing on Hyacine as she takes on the challenges related to the coreflame of the Sky Titan. Players won’t want to miss the update day, so understanding the release details is crucial.

Release Time Zones

To help you plan ahead based on your location, here’s a breakdown of how the release of Honkai Star Rail 3.3 aligns with various time zones:

• New Delhi, India: 08:30 AM IST on May 21, 2025
• Tokyo, Japan: 12:00 PM JST on May 21, 2025
• California, USA: 08:00 PM PST on May 20, 2025
• Beijing, China: 11:00 AM CST on May 21, 2025
• Toronto, Canada: 11:00 PM on May 20, 2025
• Rome, Italy: 05:00 AM CET on May 21, 2025
• Melbourne, Australia: 11:00 PM on May 21, 2025
• Auckland, New Zealand: 03:00 PM on May 21, 2025

Maintenance Information

Before the update goes live, the servers will undergo maintenance, scheduled to begin on May 21, 2025, at 06:00 AM CST. The maintenance window is expected to last about 5 hours, during which players will be unable to log in.

As a token of appreciation, players who reach Trailblaze level 4 prior to the maintenance starting will receive 300 Stellar Jades compensation. This reward will be sent to the in-game mailbox once the update goes live, but it must be collected before the 3.3 update concludes, or it will expire.

Maintenance Timings Across Different Regions

Pre-Load Instructions

Preparing for the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update is essential, especially if you want to reduce download times at launch. Below are the pre-install sizes for different platforms:

• PC: Approximately 9.5 GB
• Android and iOS: Approximately 2.9 GB

Here’s how you can pre-load the update:

• For Android and iOS: Launch Honkai Star Rail -> Log in to your account -> Select the resource pre-download button.
• For PC: Launch the Hoyoplay launcher for Honkai Star Rail -> Select the game pre-install button.

As you prepare, don’t forget to stock up on your Oneiric Shards and take advantage of Honkai Top-up services for the best experience! Share your excitement for the HSR 3.3 update and what you’re looking forward to the most in the comments below.