Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is just hours away from release, coinciding with HSR’s 2nd anniversary. This massive update will introduce two new characters, several limited-time events, anniversary rewards, and a brand-new trailblazing mission. Be ready to jump into the action as soon as it goes live by following the countdown timer in our Honkai Star Rail 3.2 release date and time guide and don’t forget to pre-load the update.
When Is HSR 3.2 Coming Out: Release Time and Date
Honkai Star Rail 3.2 will release on April 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Titled Through the Petals in the Land of Repose, this version will introduce two new 5-star characters — Castorice and Anaxa. Once the update goes live, Castorice will be featured on the HSR 3.2 banners, alongside Fugue, Jiaoqiu, and Acheron. In addition, the new map of Aidonia will be added to Amphoreus following the update’s release.
For those who struggle with time zones, here are the HSR 3.2 update release date and time for some popular time zones around the world:
- New Delhi, India – 8:30 AM IST on April 9, 2025
- Tokyo, Japan – 12:00 PM JST on April 9, 2025
- California, USA – 8:00 PM PST on April 8, 2025
- Beijing, China – 11:00 AM CST on April 9, 2025
- Toronto, Canada – 11:00 PM on April 8, 2025
- Rome, Italy – 5:00 AM CET on April 9, 2025
- Melbourne, Australia – 1:00 PM on April 9, 2025
- Auckland, New Zealand – 3:00 PM on April 9, 2025
HSR 3.2 Release Countdown
Check out the HSR 3.2 update countdown to jump into the next version as soon as it drops.
HSR 3.2 Release Countdown
HSR 3.2 Maintenance Time
Honkai Star Rail 3.2 maintenance will begin at 06:00 (UTC+8) and is expected to last for approximately 5 hours. During this period, players won’t be able to log in to the game and will need to wait until the update goes live. HoYoverse will compensate players with 300 Stellar Jades for the downtime, which equals 60 Stellar Jades per hour.
The compensation will be sent to all players who have a Trailblaze level of 4 or higher before April 9, 2025. Unfortunately, 300 Stellar Jades won’t go far on the stacked HSR 3.2 banners. If you’re running low, be sure to use our HSR codes to stock up before the servers go down.
Now, let’s take a look at the maintenance start and end times for Honkai Star Rail 3.2:
- Tokyo, Japan (Start) – 06:00 AM JST on April 9, 2025
- Tokyo, Japan (End) – 11:00 AM JST on April 9, 2025
- Global (Start) – 10:00 PM UTC on April 8, 2025
- Global (End) – 04:00 AM UTC on April 9, 2025
Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Pre-Load Guide
If you want to jump straight into the game once the update goes live, you can pre-install the update. Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is now available for pre-load on all supported platforms. Here’s the HSR 3.2 pre-load size and the steps to pre-load the update:
- Pre-install size on PC: Approx. 4.7 GB
- Pre-install size on Android and iOS: Approx. 2.1 GB
Here’s how you can pre-install the HSR 3.2 update:
- Pre-download on Android and iOS: Launch Honkai Star Rail → Log into your account → Tap the Resource Pre-download button → Wait for the update to download.
- Pre-download on PC: Launch the HoYoverse launcher for Honkai Star Rail → Click the Game Pre-install button → Wait for the update to download.
So, start getting ready for Honkai Star Rail 3.2 by pre-loading the update. This version is packed with exciting new and returning characters, so let us know below who you’re planning to prioritize pulling in HSR 3.2.
