Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 Update: Fate/Stay Night Collaboration and Phainon Debut

Honkai: Star Rail has confirmed that its highly anticipated Version 3.4 will be released on July 2, bringing with it a slew of new features and content. The update will not only introduce a new Trailblaze Mission but also feature a collaboration with Fate/Stay Night, introducing three new limited characters, including the fan-favorite Phainon.

After most of the Chrysos Heirs sacrificed themselves for the Flame-Chase Journey, it was up to Phainon to deliver the final Coreflame. The 3.3 main story left players on a cliffhanger after showing Cyrene's first in-game appearance, and now, players are eagerly awaiting what will happen to Amphoreus and the Trailblazer in Version 3.4.

To share more about the upcoming update, HoYoverse recently held a special livestream that gave fans some exclusive Honkai: Star Rail redeem codes and unveiled a ton of content coming to the game.

The first half of Version 3.4 will debut the 5-Star character Phainon, a Physical Destruction unit that is set to become the next best DPS in Honkai: Star Rail. Phase 1 will also feature a special triple banner with Tribbie, Sunday, and Sparkle reruns. The second half of the update will be filled with reruns of Destruction characters with Firefly, Jingliu, and Blade making a comeback.

Additionally, on July 11, Honkai: Star Rail's crossover with Fate/Stay Night UBW will kick off limited banners for the 5-star units Saber and Archer. These banners will be independent and require Special Passes. Moreover, players can claim a free copy of Archer simply by logging into Honkai: Star Rail from July 11 to the end of Version 3.6. HoYoverse has added that they don't have a fixed end date yet, so players can expect Saber and Archer's banners to stay beyond the 3.6 update.

Other exciting additions coming to Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 include the long-requested "skip dialogue" feature for quests and a new long-term co-op game mode with Origami Birds. The Fate/Stay Night collaboration doesn't end with the character banners; it also adds a new combat game mode and a Holy Grail War storyline set in Penacony that sees Saber, Archer, and Lancer meet the Trailblazer, Aventurine, Boothill, and Robin. The event will end once Version 3.6 wraps up.

It is worth noting that Honkai: Star Rail players can get Archer's signature Light Cone for free if they spend 200 Special Passes on any banners between July 2 and August 13. Additionally, HoYoverse has confirmed that Kafka and Silver Wolf's banners will be part of Version 3.5, joining Honkai: Star Rail's upcoming characters, Hysilens and Cerydra, two other popular Chrysos Heirs.

Overall, Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 is shaping up to be a major update with plenty of new content and features to keep players engaged. With the addition of the Fate/Stay Night collaboration and Phainon's debut, it's sure to be a memorable update for fans of both games.