Honkai Star Rail 3.8 release date speculation

The Honkai Star Rail 3.8 update is expected to debut after the second half of version 3.7 expires. A new character, The Dahlia, will become playable during the patch. Moreover, some units from Penacony will likely be featured in gacha banners. Since phase two of the ongoing update is about to go live, players might wonder when the upcoming version 3.8 will commence.

This article details the expected release date of Honkai Star Rail 3.8.

Note: Some aspects of this article are speculative. Hence, readers are advised to take the information herein with a grain of salt.

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Exploring when Honkai Star Rail 3.8 will be released

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Extraterrestrial Satellite Communication | The Dahlia "Your memories... are quite thorny. So, why don't we start with me laying my thoughts bare...? My name is Constance, and those who have fallen to my charms call me 'The Dahlia.' Don't be afraid. Come with me. In this duet

If you are wondering about the release date of the Honkai Star Rail 3.8 patch, it will likely debut on December 17, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8), a day after Cyrene's banner expires. The ongoing HSR update is following the usual six-week patch cycle, and three weeks have already passed since it was released. Hence, players have to wait three more weeks for the next update.

Similar to every Honkai Star Rail patch, version 3.8 will debut in every region simultaneously. Hence, the date and time will be different depending on where you live. Take a look at the following section, as we have added when the HSR 3.8 will likely be released across all regions:

Date	Time	Timezone
December 16, 2025	7 pm	Pacific Standard Time (PST)
December 17, 2025	4 am	Central European Time (CET)
December 17, 2025	11 am	China Standard Time (CST)

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What can you expect from Honkai Star Rail 3.8?

First off, you can expect the release of a new 5-star character, The Dahlia (aka Constance), when the update goes live. Moreover, one or multiple rerun characters will be featured during each phase. Since Constance is the sole 5-star of the update, there is a high chance of the second phase only featuring old/existing units. The developers might also follow the same banner schedule as version 3.7 and allow players to pull for the new character, The Dahlia, until the update expires.

Besides that, several events are expected to become available when the update drops, including the flagship one. Additionally, players will likely receive a new Trailblaze Mission or Continuance. If you are keen on learning more regarding the Honkai Star Rail 3.8 patch, waiting for the special program livestream is the best option.

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