HSR 2026 Banner Schedule: Current, Next & Future Banners

The Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 banner lineup brings a refreshing summer celebration to the Astral Express! Headlined by the new 5-star characters Robin • Summeretto and Aventurine • Waveflair, the update also features the highly anticipated reruns of Hyacine and Ashveil. With two brand-new alternate forms and two powerful returning characters competing for your Stellar Jades, here is the complete Version 4.5 banner overview to help you plan your pulls! Here is the projected 4.4–4.7 banner schedule to help you plan your pulls!

*Note: All information is based on leaks and community tracking. Character paths, elements, and banner placement may change. Please refer to official announcements for final confirmation.

 

Current Banner

HSR 4.5 Banner

Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 banner looks attractive mainly because it focuses on two popular characters in new summer-themed forms: Robin • Summeretto and Aventurine • Waveflair.

Phase	Dates	New Characters
Phase 1	Aug. 25 - Sept. 16, 2026	Robin - Summeretto
Phase 2	Sept. 16 - Oct. 06, 2026	Aventurine - Waveflair

 

Next Banner

HSR 4.6 banner

Version	Patch Launch	Phase 2	Expected Headliners
4.6 Banner	Oct 28, 2026	Nov 18, 2026	Pearl

 

Future Banners

4.7 – 5.X Roadmap

Version	Patch Launch	Phase 2	Expected Headliners
4.7 Banner	Dec 9, 2026	Dec 30, 2026	Nihilux Void Archives Sampo (SP)
4.8 Banner	Dec. 30, 2026	Jan. 20, 2027	Astra Yao Ellen Joe
5.0 Banner	Feb. 10, 2027	Mar. 3, 2027	Asta SP Finality Trailblazer
5.2 Banner	May 5, 2027	May 26, 2027	Kafka SP
5.4 Banner	Jul. 28, 2027	Aug. 18, 2027	Acheron SP
5.6 Banner	Oct. 20, 2027	Nov. 10, 2027	Welt SP
5.7 Banner	Dec. 1, 2027	Dec. 22, 2027	Firefly SP
Additional Version 5.X Banner Characters	TBA	TBA	Adult Misha Special-Form Dan Heng Special-Form March 7th

 

HSR 4.5 Banner

 The banner has strong appeal in terms of visual design and character popularity, especially for players who enjoy summer-themed content, character variants, and collection-focused updates. However, since the full kits, rerun lineup, and exact banner order still need further official confirmation, it is too early to judge their pull value. For now, the 4.5 banner seems to rely heavily on character popularity and seasonal design, but if their kits turn out to be strong, this version could become a highly anticipated banner.

Robin • Summeretto

Aventurine • Waveflair

 

 

HSR 4.6 Banner

Pearl 

Meet Pearl, an artwork investment specialist from the IPC’s Strategic Investment Department and the current chief executive officer of Planarcadia. She is also a member of the Ten Stonehearts, carrying the Cornerstone known as the Pearl of Appraisal. Elegant and analytical, Pearl approaches both art and people as subjects to be studied, evaluated, and restored to their finest condition.

Pearl’s character introduction connects her closely with the preservation of art and the recovery of cultural treasures lost across different civilizations. Although she now follows the Path of Elation, her ideals still retain a noticeable connection to Preservation. This combination makes her stand apart from the more chaotic members of the Elation roster: Pearl treats beauty as something that can be measured, reconstructed, and perfected.

 

HSR 4.7 Banner

Nihilux

Meet Nihilux, the only character who was missing from those early official silhouettes. She’s seen holding a pen, which has fans speculating she might be an artist capable of literally drawing Aha into existence. With her silver-white hair, a stylish beret, and those half-rim glasses framing her purple eyes, her "intellectual beauty" vibe is honestly off the charts.

Her title is Origin of Aha, and the official intro even calls her the "strictest mother of the Aeons." If that’s not a major hint at her being absolutely cracked in the meta, I don't know what is. It’s pretty clear Nihilux is going to be one of the heavy hitters and a must-pull for the 4.x era.

 

We’re ending the year with a bang on December 9th because Void Archives is finally returning. Lore enthusiasts, feel free to start screaming now! To wrap up the 4.x cycle, rumors are flying that SP Sampo will finally reveal his true identity as "The Joker," a high-ranking Emanator of Elation. It’s exactly the kind of year-end climax we’ve all been waiting for.

That said, we don't have 100% confirmation that SP Sampo will definitely show up in the 4.x versions, so keep those expectations in check for now. The banner slot might actually go to another character from the "God War" since HoYoverse has teased so many faces in their PVs that haven't debuted yet. Anyway, if any of this turns out wrong, we’re just going to blame Aha for hacking into LDShop and messing with our data!

 

HSR 4.8 Banner

Astra Yao

Meet Astra Yao, New Eridu’s brightest musical star and one of the central names connected to the Version 4.8 crossover. She is a world-famous singer known for her elegant stage presence, gentle personality, and ability to stay composed even when trouble follows her beyond the concert hall.

Ellen Joe

Meet Ellen Joe, the shark Thiren maid from Victoria Housekeeping. Despite her sleepy expression and low-energy attitude, Ellen is a highly capable fighter who specializes in fast movement, precise slashes, and Ice-based attacks. She prefers finishing a job quickly so she can return to resting or spending time with her friends.

 

HSR 5.0 Banner

Special-Form Asta

Meet Asta, the Lead Researcher of Herta Space Station and an enthusiastic astronomer with a fascination for the stars. Although she comes from an exceptionally wealthy family, Asta is better known for managing the station, supporting its researchers, and somehow spending enormous amounts of money without appearing concerned.

Finality Trailblazer

The Trailblazer is also listed as receiving a Physical Finality form during Version 5.0. As with the Trailblazer’s other Paths, this would be unlocked through story progression or version content instead of a limited character banner.

 

HSR 5.2 Banner

Special-Form Kafka

Meet Kafka, the calm and calculating Stellaron Hunter who follows Elio’s script without hesitation. Her composed manner, psychological control abilities, and mysterious connection to the Trailblazer have made her one of the most recognizable characters in the game.

 

HSR 5.4 Banner

Special-Form Acheron

Meet Acheron, a self-proclaimed Galaxy Ranger whose quiet journey hides her identity as an Emanator of Nihility. She travels through the cosmos carrying a long blade, guided by fading memories and an unusual relationship with the concept of nothingness.

 

HSR 5.6 Banner

Special-Form Welt

Meet Welt Yang, the experienced former leader of Anti-Entropy and one of the most knowledgeable members of the Astral Express crew. Calm, dependable, and deeply protective of younger companions, Welt fights by manipulating gravity through the power associated with the Star of Eden.

 

HSR 5.7 Banner

Special-Form Firefly

Meet Firefly, a Stellaron Hunter and survivor connected to the Iron Cavalry of Glamoth. Behind her gentle personality is the genetically engineered warrior who operates the powerful armor known as SAM. Her story is shaped by her desire to live as Firefly rather than being defined only as a weapon.

 

Additional Version 5.X Banner Characters

Adult Misha

Meet Misha, the polite bellboy whose identity is closely connected to Mikhail and the history of Penacony. A Version 5.X character list describes his proposed new form as an adult version, suggesting that the character could return through memories, dream-related events, or another major story development.

Special-Form Dan Heng

Meet Dan Heng, the Astral Express guard and archivist who continues to carry the consequences of his previous incarnation. His different playable forms have represented major changes in his identity, responsibilities, and relationship with the Vidyadhara.

Special-Form March 7^th

Meet March 7th, the energetic Astral Express photographer who was discovered frozen in drifting ice without any memory of her past. Her changing combat Paths have reflected her development as she learns new skills and uncovers more about her identity.

 

Previous Banners

HSR 2.7 Banner	HSR 3.0 Banner	HSR 3.1 Banner	HSR 3.2 Banner
HSR 3.3 Banner	HSR 3.4 Banner	HSR 3.5 Banner	HSR 3.6 Banner
HSR 3.7 Banner	HSR 3.8 Banner	HSR 4.0 Banner	HSR 4.1 Banner
HSR 4.2 Banner	HSR 4.3 Banner	HSR 4.4 Banner

 

Conclusion

SP characters, body model changes, and Planarcadia’s Elation chaos all signal a long-term shift in how HoYoverse wants players to engage with both the narrative and the gacha.

If you’re planning pulls, think in arcs, not patches. Decide which factions, paths, and storylines you actually care about, then budget your Stellar Jades accordingly.

And if a banner hits when your stash is empty, well… you know where LDShop is~ LDShop has always got your back with those quick, discounted top-ups. (￣▽￣)