Head to Planarcadia! Free 5★ Character Selector + Free Outfit — HSR、 V4.0 Rewards Overview

Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 is about to go live — Trailblazers, assemble!

In this update, we’ll journey to the brand-new area Planarcadia, kicking off a new adventure filled with joy, surprises, and major rewards.

Version 4.0 is a true reward-packed update. HoYoverse is going all out with a free 5★ character selector, free limited outfit, and a massive amount of Stellar Jades and Star Rail Special Passes. Whether you’re a new Trailblazer or a long-time veteran, this guide breaks everything down so you can claim every reward with ease.

Core Rewards — Free 5★ Character + Free Outfit

1. Free 5★ Character Selector
After the version update and until the end of Version 4.2, all Trailblazers can participate in the exclusive event “Welcome to Planarcadia.”
Without spending any Stellar Jades, you can choose one of the following seven limited 5★ characters:

• Jing Yuan

• Kafka

• Dan Heng

• Jingliu

• Sparkle

• Acheron

• Aventurine

On top of that, the selected character will come with all materials needed to instantly level them up to Lv. 60, making this a true zero-cost power boost.

2. Free Limited Outfit
During the event period, simply log in to receive Ruan Mei’s limited outfit “Snow-Bloomed Plum Script.”
Once the event ends, this outfit will return to the shop at its original price of 1,680 Oneiric Shards, so don’t miss your chance to get it for free.

In addition, the “Stardust Gift” shop in the Divergent Arbitration mode offers more cosmetic rewards:

• 1,600 Lost Star Dust — Trailblazer outfit “Spirited Like a Dragon”

• 800 Lost Star Dust — Head accessory “Flower Bunny & Flame Mushroom”

Perfect for unlocking new looks and customizing your Trailblazer.

Additional Rewards — Stellar Jades & Passes Galore

Version 4.0 also delivers generous resource rewards to support both pulls and character progression:

• Log in after the update to claim the “Planarcadia Gift”, which includes:

  • Star Rail Special Pass ×10

  • Self-Modeling Resin ×3

  • Lost Star Dust ×600

• Participate in the “Starfaring Gifts” daily login event to earn an additional Star Rail Special Pass ×10

Together, that’s 20 free pulls just for logging in.

• Don’t forget the “Flip for Fortune” event:

  • Earn up to 320 Stellar Jades per day

  • Up to 1,600 Stellar Jades total over the event duration

  • Lucky players may even win 100 Star Rail Special Passes in a single draw

Stock up effortlessly and prepare for the new banners. If you want to see how the reward momentum continues in the next patch, check our V4.1 rewards roundup.

The Rise of the Elation Team — Banner Schedule Revealed

Version 4.0 introduces two new characters:

• First Half Banner: Elation Path Xianzhou General Yaoguang

• Second Half Banner: Sparxie

With buffs to Sparkle and Black Swan, the Elation-based team archetype officially takes shape, opening up new tactical possibilities and challenging the current meta.

Rerun Banners:

• First Half: Long Night’s Moon, Hysilens, Black Swan

• Second Half: Kerydella, Rappa, Sparkle

Trailblazers planning to pull should start managing their Stellar Jade reserves early.

Summary

Version 4.0 delivers rewards across cosmetics, combat power, and progression, with nearly everything obtainable at zero cost. Combined with exciting new banners and a brand-new region, this update is shaping up to be one of the most generous and content-rich versions yet.

Planarcadia also hides many narrative clues and story threads waiting to be uncovered.
Pack your bags, prepare your pulls, and set off on a new adventure — claim your free 5★ character, limited outfit, and a mountain of rewards in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0!

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