Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 and Fate/Stay Night Collab to Release in July

HoYoverse has announced that Honkai: Star Rail's new Version 3.4 update, "For the Sun Is Set to Die," will be released on July 2, 2025. The events in this update, such as the "Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]" collab special story — "Trailblaze Continuance," "Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail", and the special event, "Fate/stay night," will officially go live on July 11. Watch the full trailer below:

Fans can expect a slate of limited-time events, feature optimizations, and fresh content promises to challenge expectations and stir excitement in every corner of the galaxy. The Version 3.4 highlights are:

• In this update, Phainon and the Trailblazer will stand together at the crossroads of destiny, ready to take a decisive step that may ignite the dawn of the Era Nova.
• Three new playable characters, Phainon, Saber, and Archer, will make their long-awaited debut. Each brings a unique background and combat style to the battlefield, adding new depth and flair to this epic journey
• Saber will be joining as a playable character in this Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night collaboration. Saber is a 5-star Wind-type character following the Path of Destruction.
• On July 11, once the collaboration event begins and until the end of Version 3.6, Trailblazers will be able to claim Archer, the limited 5-star collaboration character, for free. The character and Light Cone collab banners will be available long-term after the event. Archer is a Quantum-type character following the Path of the Hunt
• In the first half of the update, limited 5-star characters Tribbie, Sunday, and Sparkle will return. In the second half, Firefly, Jingliu, and Blade will return as well.
• Silver Wolf, Blade, Kafka, and Jingliu will receive substantial enhancements, including adjustments to battle mechanics and Eidolon effects.
• Players will also be able to switch between classic and enhanced combat modes, allowing for flexible gameplay tailored to individual preferences and playstyles.
• Firefly's brand-new outfit, Spring Missive, will make its debut in this update, bringing a fresh look to this beloved Stellaron Hunter.
• The long-awaited "skip dialogue" feature is finally going live in Version 3.4, letting players freely choose the pace of storytelling based on their own preferences.
• The all-familiar minigame "Origami Bird" will make a strong comeback, adding a touch of lively fun to the update.

HoYoverse also describes the Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 update:

Picking up where the story left off, the Chrysos Heirs gave everything they had, racing against time to help the Trailblazer and Phainon return the final Coreflame to the Vortex of Genesis. As the veils shrouding Amphoreus begin to lift, one truth becomes undeniable: things were never as simple as they seemed. What unfolds next reaches far beyond a single world — the dawn of the Era Nova may echo across the stars. And in the wake of it all, the Trailblazer's choices could shape the very destiny of the universe itself.

In the upcoming main story, the long-awaited Phainon will finally join the Trailblazer's team as a key ally. Born in Aedes Elysiae, he was among the first Chrysos Heirs to extend goodwill to the Trailblazer upon their arrival in Amphoreus. In the face of ever-mounting danger, he has repeatedly stepped forward to shield others from the storm. Behind his calm and reliable demeanor, however, lies the burden of great expectations. In Version 3.4, players will venture deep into Aedes Elysiae alongside the Trailblazer, tracing Phainon's journey — from his rise as a warrior, to joining the Flame-Chase, and ultimately becoming the person he is today.

Beyond Amphoreus, Penacony too shall unfold its magnificent story: Recently, Trailblazer received a mysterious letter from Old Oti, head of the Alfalfa Family, an invitation to join a special entertainment program called "Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail War." This Holy Grail War will take place in Penacony, where seven invited participants will summon Penacony's historical figures as Servants to fight alongside them. In addition to the Trailblazer, familiar names like Aventurine, Mr. Boothill, and Miss Robin will also appear as contestants.

At the same time, three legendary Heroic Spirits will respond to the Holy Grail's call: Saber, Archer, and Lancer. How will this dazzling and unpredictable "Sweet Dreams and the Holy Grail War" unfold? Who will form a contract with whom? The Trailblazer can uncover all these mysteries firsthand.

Check out more preview photos from the Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 update:

For more information, visit the Honkai: Star Rail official website, Twitter (X), Instagram, and Facebook. The game is available on PC, iOS, Android, Epic Games Store, and PS5.

Honkai: Star Rail is a space fantasy turn-based combat RPG title by HoYoverse that follows the Trailblazer's journey through immense worlds of the unknown. The game has won Apple's App Store iPhone Game of the Year, Google Play's Best Game, and BEST MOBILE GAME by The Game Awards in 2023, while it also received the Golden Joystick Awards Still Playing Award (Mobile) and PlayStation® Partner Awards 2024 PARTNER AWARD among other honors in 2024.

HoYoverse is a game developer committed to providing immersive virtual world experiences to players around the world. It has brought popular games, including Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, Tears of Themis, and Zenless Zone Zero, as well as a wide range of entertainment content.

Source: Press Release
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