Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update launches on 11 November 2026, bringing the Planarcadia story to its final Phantasmoon Games and introducing Aeon ★ Aha as a playable five-star. HoYoverse also confirmed six returning characters, Affinitive Eidolons and new events.
The release is called Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars. Here’s the confirmed lineup, the characters you can claim for free, and the events worth knowing about before the update lands.
Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update release date and maintenance
| What’s new | Version 4.7 details |
|---|---|
| Release | 11 November 2026 |
| Story | Planarcadia finale on Starfroster |
| New five-star | Aeon ★ Aha (Elation) |
| Character upgrades | Affinitive Eidolons |
| Permanent mode | Currency Wars Season 2 |
| Outfit event | Phantasia Showstage |
HoYoverse confirmed Wednesday 11 November 2026 for Version 4.7, officially titled Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars. That is the announced launch date, not an exact UK maintenance-completion time. Players should follow the regional notice before planning a first login.
The outgoing Pearl and Mortenax Blade Event Warps close on 10 November at 15:00 server time. That is their banner deadline, not the exact UK hour when Version 4.7 finishes maintenance. Check the in-game notice if you’re planning any final pulls.
Planarcadia’s finale and the Voracity
Aha’s final Phantasmoon Games are the centre of the new story. The ancient leviathan called the Voracity has been restrained for thousands of Amber Eras, but threatens to awaken. Aha gathers eight Supplicants for a cosmic performance intended to prevent that disaster.
The action moves to Starfroster, an enormous dessert-shaped ship that will lure the Voracity. With Aha fighting beside the Trailblazer, this is the finale of Planarcadia rather than another small side story.
Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update: playable Aeon Aha
Aeon ★ Aha arrives as a new limited five-star character on the Path of Elation. Their kit is built around elevating Elation allies and accelerating Elation Skill performances through Aha Instant, rather than simply dealing an ordinary single-target attack.
The whole team generates Wishpower for Aha. When it is full, Aha can use an Ultimate dealing Elation damage to every enemy. Aeonic Authority also allows allied attacks to reduce an enemy’s maximum HP.
First-half and second-half character banners
First-half returning five-stars are Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang. Second-half reruns are Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan. Aha is the headline new release with the signature Light Cone Upon the First Echo of Aha.
For the full phase-by-phase lineup, see our 4.7 banner guide. It also explains the difference between the character and Light Cone warps, so you can plan your passes around the characters you actually want.
Affinitive Eidolons and free five-star choice
The update introduces Affinitive Eidolons, a separate upgrade system providing eligible characters with additional combat abilities and unique artwork. Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan are the first three characters supported.
HoYoverse is also offering a choice of one free limited five-star from those same three characters, with additional levelling materials. This is not a free Aha, nor is it a choice of all three. The publisher’s gift window begins with the 11 November update and ends on 23 December at 05:59 UTC+8 for accounts at Trailblaze Level 4 or above.
Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update events and new activities
The Fluffy Movie: Overheated is a dessert shop event with Gold Coins, while Interastral Peace Gala: Road to Fame is a new combat activity. Road to Fame is separate from the One Take event from Version 4.6.
The permanent Currency Wars mode gets Season 2, Voyage Into the Canvas. Players can also participate in Phantasia Showstage for a chance at Aha’s Star Lotto costume. Its first draw is free, but subsequent draws cost Fashion Invites, so the costume is not automatically free.
Release-day animated short and soundtrack
The animated short A Joyful Funeral Beneath the Moon is due with the November 11 release. HoYoverse has also announced the song Ex Nihilo for the finale. Both are additions to the story presentation rather than separate playable game modes.
The Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update brings Aha’s debut, the Planarcadia conclusion, new character enhancements and a substantial set of events. The guides below go deeper into the banners, giveaway and rewards, with their separate dates and rules.
Related Guides: Honkai Star Rail 4.7 update
Official source: HoYoverse: Version 4.7 official highlights.
