Honkai Star Rail Version 4.5 update set for August 26 release

Honkai Star Rail Version 4.5 update HoYoverse Astropolis video game update

HoYoverse has announced the release details for the Honkai Star Rail Version 4.5 update, which is scheduled to launch globally on August 26, 2026. The update will introduce the new Astropolis region, along with new story quests and character banners featuring Robin Summeretto and Aventurine Waveflair.

Pre-installation for the patch begins on August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM (UTC+8). Preloading allows players to download necessary files in advance to reduce installation time once maintenance is complete. The download size varies by platform: approximately 7.4 GB for PC and 3.9 GB for Android and iOS devices.

The update requires a five-hour maintenance period. Depending on the region, the launch time will vary, such as August 25 at 8:00 PM PDT in America or August 26 at 8:30 AM IST in India.

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Astropolis · HoYoverse · Honkai Star Rail

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Honkai Star Rail 4. 5 Release Date & Countdown Timer [digitalphablet.com]

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Honkai Star Rail 4. 5 release date [www.sportskeeda.com]

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