Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Release Date and Countdown Guide

• When Is Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Coming Out?
• Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Maintenance End Time
• Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Release Countdown
• Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Preload Guide

The much-anticipated Honkai Star Rail 3.5 update is just days away from launching, marking the beginning of a fresh saga in Amphoreus. In this update, players, referred to as Trailblazers, will embark on an adventure into the inaugural Era Nova, where they will encounter new characters such as Hysilens and Cerydra. This release also brings exciting new demi-god forms of beloved characters Dan Heng and March 7th. In this guide, we will provide essential details about the release date and time of the Honkai Star Rail 3.5 update, including a countdown timer and maintenance schedule.

When Is Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Coming Out?

Honkai Star Rail 3.5 is set to launch on August 12, 2025, at 08:00 PM PST for players in North America, with a global release following shortly after at August 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. Below is a quick overview of the release timings across various time zones:

• New Delhi, India: 8:30 AM IST on August 13, 2025
• Tokyo, Japan: 12:00 PM JST on August 13, 2025
• California, USA: 8:00 PM PST on August 12, 2025
• Beijing, China: 11:00 AM CST on August 13, 2025
• Toronto, Canada: 11:00 PM EDT on August 12, 2025
• Rome, Italy: 5:00 AM CET on August 13, 2025
• Melbourne, Australia: 1:00 PM AEST on August 13, 2025
• Auckland, New Zealand: 3:00 PM NZST on August 13, 2025

With the introduction of new characters Hysilens and Cerydra, players are encouraged to make use of Honkai Star Rail Top Up options to gather additional resources before the update goes live.

Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Maintenance End Time

Prior to the release, Honkai Star Rail servers will undergo a maintenance downtime lasting approximately 5 hours. Below is a table detailing the maintenance schedule for various regions:

During this maintenance period, players will not be able to access their accounts, and any session will be forcibly terminated. Players with a Trailblaze Level 4 or higher prior to maintenance will receive 300 Stellar Jades as a compensation reward. Make sure to collect your Stellar Jades from the in-game mailbox after the update goes live, as they will expire if not claimed.

Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Release Countdown

If you prefer not to convert times, we've included a countdown timer for the Honkai Star Rail 3.5 update to help you keep track of when the update will be available.

Honkai Star Rail 3.5 Preload Guide

For players eager to jump right into the action, here are the preload sizes for the Honkai Star Rail 3.5 update:

• Pre-install size on PC: 4.9 GB
• Pre-install size on Android and iOS: Approx. 2.4 GB

The upcoming version will also feature the second chapter of the Amphoreus saga, providing thrilling encounters with the previously defeated Chrysos Heirs. With the new forms of March 7th and Dan Heng making their debut, players are in for a treat. What aspect of the Honkai Star Rail 3.5 update are you most excited about? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!