Honkai Star Rail 3.3 is just hours away from launch, bringing a wave of new content, including two brand-new 5-star characters and much more. This update continues the Amphoreus trailblazing quest, now focusing on Hyacine and her mission to reclaim the coreflame of the Sky Titan. With HSR 3.3 packed with action and surprises, you won’t want to miss a moment. Here’s everything you need to know about the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 release date and time to get ready for the update.
When Is Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Coming Out: Release Schedule
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 is set to launch on May 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM PST for NA servers, and on May 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST for most other regions worldwide. Before the update goes live, the servers will undergo maintenance for roughly 5 hours, during which players won’t be able to log in.
Here are the release times for Honkai Star Rail 3.3 in various popular time zones around the world:
- 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
Not sure what to expect during the maintenance period before the update? Don’t worr the next section covers all the details about the maintenance schedule and the compensation players will receive.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Maintenance Time
Honkai Star Rail will undergo server maintenance on May 21, 2025, at 06:00 AM CST (China Standard Time). The maintenance is expected to take around 5 hours, and eligible players will be compensated with 300 Stellar Jades.
Only players who have reached Trailblaze Level 4 before the maintenance begins will be eligible for this reward. Once the update goes live, the 300 Stellar Jades will be delivered to the in-game mailbox and must be claimed before the end of the HSR 3.3 update, or they will expire.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the maintenance start time and date for the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update across various popular time zones:
Region and Time Zone |
Start Time |
End Time |
|---|---|---|
New Delhi, India (IST) |
03:30 AM |
08:30 AM |
Tokyo, Japan (JST) |
07:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
California, USA (PST) |
03:00 PM on May 20 |
08:00 PM on May 20 |
Beijing, China (CST) |
06:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Toronto, Canada (EDT) |
06:00 PM on May 20 |
11:00 PM on May 20 |
Rome, Italy (CEST) |
12:00 AM |
05:00 AM |
Melbourne, Australia (AEST) |
08:00 AM |
01:00 PM |
Auckland, New Zealand (NZST) |
10:00 AM |
03:00 PM |
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 Pre-Load Guide
Here are the pre-installation sizes for the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update:
- PC: Approximately 9.5 GB
- Android and iOS: Approximately 2.9 GB
To pre-load the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update on your device, follow these steps:
- On PC: Launch the HoYoverse Launcher for Honkai Star Rail → Click the game pre-install button.
- On Android and iOS: Open Honkai Star Rail → Log in to your account → Tap the resource pre-download button.
So, gear up for Honkai Star Rail 3.3 by redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to stock up on Stellar Jades, and start farming materials for Hyacine before the maintenance kicks in. Let us know in the comments what you’re most looking forward to in the upcoming HSR 3.3 update!
