Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3 Shifts to an Unusual Weekend Launch Schedule
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Honkai: Star Rail version 4.3 is launching earlier than usual with an unorthodox Sunday or Monday release, introducing the five-star Fire Nihility character Blade Mortenax, new relics, and fresh event mini-games.
Hoyoverse is shaking up its routine for the next major update to Honkai: Star Rail. Version 4.3 is dropping a bit earlier in the week than players are used to, shifting from the traditional Tuesday or Wednesday patch window to Sunday or Monday, depending on your local time zone. Servers are scheduled to go offline for routine maintenance starting on Sunday, May 31 or Monday, June 1, with a downtime window expected to last around five hours. Experienced players know the drill, but it is worth checking the exact regional hours so you can burn off your leftover Trailblaze Power before the servers go dark.
This new update brings some exciting additions to the roster, most notably the arrival of Blade Mortenax. This fresh take on the character introduces a five-star Fire Nihility unit to chase, giving players a strong new option to slot into their team compositions. Alongside the new character banner, the patch rolls out fresh relics to farm and a couple of distinct event mini-games. Pixel Plane Rumble leans into arcade shooter action with stackable buffs, while Wispae Amusement Park offers a route planning puzzle challenge.
Timing your resources around the update will require a little bit of strategy. Since the new battle pass kicks off immediately when the servers come back online, holding onto some stored fuel rather than burning everything beforehand can give you a nice head start on progression. As always, you can track the full breakdown of regional release times and maintenance schedules over at the original report on Polygon.
Tags: Honkai Star Rail, Hoyoverse, Mobile Gaming, RPG, PC Gaming
Original article: Polygon