When is the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date? Another version update, another great content addition on the way, with new characters, potentially new enemies, quests, and even locations to explore. There’s always something to look forward to in each update, and HSR 1.3 will be no different. So here’s the latest information about the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date, banners, and roadmap.
While the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date is still a ways off, that hasn’t stopped players avidly speculating which Honkai Star Rail characters could arrive in the HSR 1.3 banners. Not only that, but official posts have hinted at the upcoming Honkai Star Rail banner schedule, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most promising yet.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date
We expect the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date to be Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 11pm EDT/8pm CDT/4am BST/5am CEST. This is based on the six week update schedule and current banner durations which counts down to the start time of the next version update.
All previous banner durations have been 20 days each, for a total of 40 days per update. This points towards the end of August as the most likely release date, with HoYoverse typically releasing version updates on a Wednesday. That’s why we’d suggest marking this date down on your characters as, chances are, it’s the start time for HSR version 1.3. If you’re looking to get in on the HSR 1.3 banners, then this is even more vital as you’ve got limited time to earn as much Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade as you can.
With two version updates out of the way, the six weeks per update cycle fans expected from Genshin Impact looks to be the same for Star Rail going forward. Though it’s possible that HoYoverse could buck the trend, we’re confident that the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date will line up with this date.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 leaks and updates
So far, there’s been surprisingly few Honkai Star Rail 1.3 leaks on potential new content on the way, largely limited to upcoming characters in the 1.3 banners. With that said, HSR version updates typically include new quests, events, and characters, so you can expect to see more of that on the way.
While it’s certainly possible a brand-new planet and region could be added, it’s unlikely that we’ll see anything major being added quite yet. For reference, the Honkai Star Rail 1.2 release date comes alongside two sub-areas to the Xianzhou Luofu, two new Relic sets, new quests, and new characters, making it a rather substantial update. Using this as a benchmark, version 1.3 will likely be of a similar size or smaller, as HoYoverse does not typically release new areas and items back to back in their games.
Honkai Star Rail 1.3 banners leaks and rumors
The new characters are the most exciting part of version updates, and the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 banners don’t look to let us down if leaks and recent posts by HoYoverse are pointing in the right direction. We’ve already got a guide covering the juicy Honkai Star Rail 1.3 banners, so check that out to learn more.
Nevertheless, it looks like Imbibitor Lunae, one of the most anticipated characters, is finally making their debut, alongside two more new characters that fill in the roster. If you’ve been working on a Quantum team with a Honkai Star Rail Silver Wolf build or Honkai Star Rail Seele build, then you don’t want to miss these new additions.
Although HoYoverse is yet to reveal the 1.3 banners, the official announcement of Imbibitor Lunae, Fu Xuan, and Lynx, brings us back to an old but reliable leak by ‘Team China’. This backs up the speculation and provides a potential banner order for those of you looking to spend your Stellar Jade more wisely.
We’ve no doubt that the HSR 1.3 banners will shake up the Honkai Star Rail builds and best Honkai Star Rail team comps as we enter the third major update to the game, filling in much more of the blanks in terms of elemental and Path coverage.
However, after such stacked Honkai Star Rail 1.2 banners, players are likely running on fumes with only a handful of precious Stellar Jade left. We’d recommend taking part in all the events that you can and keeping an eye on the Honkai Star Rail codes to make sure you’re not missing out on the upcoming characters if there’s ones on your wishlist. Understanding the Honkai Star Rail pity system can also go a long way in getting the characters you want.
Well, that covers everything we currently know about the HSR 1.3 update ahead of the Honkai Star Rail 1.3 release date, including 1.3 banners and potential new content. With such anticipated characters on the way, check out the Honkai Star Rail tier list of best characters to see who’s worth spending your Stellar Jade on next.
