HoYoverse today announced during the Special Program that Honkai: Star Rail‘s Version 3.3 update, titled “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise” will be coming to PlayStation 5 on May 21st, 2025.
In this update, Trailblazers will join forces with Chrysos Heirs as they enter a pivotal chapter of Flame-Chase Journey, which is confronting the Sky Titan. In addition, the Echo of War: Glance of Twilight event will also become available in Version 3.3, offering players brand-new challenges and generous rewards.
The Trailblazing Journey Continues
With the help of the Trailblazer, the Chrysos Heirs reclaimed the Coreflame of “Death” and “Reason.” Now, they prepare for the final battle of Flame-Chase Journey — confronting the Sky Titan. According to ancient records, Aquila is a hundred-eyed giant bird. With the sky as its eyelids, it controls the cycles of dawn and dusk.
While the people of Amphoreus pursue Era Nova from within their world, the geniuses beyond it are watching closely. At the end of Version 3.2, Madam Herta’s data spirit entity successfully reached the Vortex of Genesis. As the Geniuses delve deeper into their investigation, the root of Amphoreus’s tragedy will gradually come to light and its fate will intertwine with that of the galaxy. Yet, how the story unfolds from here is for players to discover in the chapters ahead.
New Characters Joining in Honkai Star Rail
In the new update, two formidable 5-star characters will join the cast. The first is Hyacine, the chief physician of the Twilight Courtyard. She is a Wind character following the Path of Remembrance. In combat, Hyacine excels at restoring HP for the entire team and boosting overall survivability. By using her abilities and summoning Little Ica, she provides continuous healing to her allies.
When she unleashes her Ultimate, Hyacine not only restores HP to all teammates but also increases their Max HP. Additionally, whenever any ally (excluding Little Ica) is attacked or voluntarily sacrifices their own HP, Little Ica will consume its own HP to automatically heal them. Beyond healing, Little Ica can also attack enemies, and the damage Little Ica deals scales with the amount of healing performed.
The second character is Cipher, one of the Chrysos Heirs to join the Flame-Chase Journey alongside Aglaea and Tribbie. As the inheritor of Trickery’s divine authority, Cipher has wielded this power for years, yet her movements remain elusive and unpredictable. No one has ever been able to pin down her true whereabouts.
She is a Quantum character following the Path of Nihility, and in combat, she specializes in targeting the enemy with the highest Max HP on the field, placing them under a special status that records all damage they take. She can also actively switch the marked target, allowing for adaptive tactics mid-battle. When allies attack the marked enemy, Cipher performs a follow-up attack. Upon using her Ultimate, she unleashes additional True DMG based on the total recorded damage.
Hyacine will be available in the first half of banners of Version 3.3, alongside a rerun for The Herta, while Cipher will be available during the second half, alongside a rerun for Aglaea.
Honkai Star Rail Version 3.3 Brings Exciting New Events
Version 3.3 also introduces a variety of exciting events that promise brand-new gameplay experiences. Registration is now open for the Penacony Speed Cup Spheroid Racing Tournament, where top racers will gather for high-stakes showdowns! Trailblazers will take the wheel of their Spheroid Racers and engage in thrilling speed challenges.
In addition, thanks to Giovanni’s investment, Legend of the Galactic Baseballer: Demon King is officially launching! Based on player feedback during the previous beta test, the official release retains the raccoon’s quest for the bat while adding a host of exciting new elements that bring fresh challenges to the battlefield.
