Honkai Star Rail update 3.5 release time and server downtime schedule for Before Their Deaths

Honkai Star Rail is gearing up for a fresh update, promising a host of new and returning characters once the downtime dust settles.

The folks at HoYoverse are showing no signs of slowing down, are they? While we're not grumbling, it's clear that players will always have something exciting on the horizon if they're keeping tabs on all the team's titles.

With Zenless Zone Zero update 2.1 whisking fans off to the beach, Honkai Star Rail is next in line for a significant refresh as version 3.5 looms, even as players are still engrossed in the current update. After all, who wouldn't be, with the arrival of the complimentary five-star character Archer?

Dubbed the 'Before Their Deaths' update, the latest revamp for Honkai Star Rail is set to roll out a raft of new allies, adversaries and narrative twists to keep the momentum going, welcoming Hysilens and Imperator Cerydra into the fold as playable characters. Stellaron Hunter Kafka and Silver Wolf are also making a comeback as part of the warp event, rejoining the game's gacha system and offering players another shot at adding them to their playable roster.

This update is particularly noteworthy as it unveils Styxia as a brand-new map, opening up fresh exploration opportunities and uncovering new areas to keep players hooked. Exciting events and adventures are on the horizon with the new update, but it's crucial to know exactly when it begins – so when does Before Their Deaths make its grand entrance?

Here's everything you need to know about the Honkai Star Rail update 3.5 release time.

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Honkai Star Rail update 3.5 release time

The launch of Honkai Star Rail update 3.5 is scheduled for 8pm PDT / 11pm EDT on Tuesday, August 12, and 4am BST on Wednesday, August 13. This timing is based on details from a recent Honkai Star Rail blog post, which reveals that downtime for the fresh update will commence at 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT / 11pm BST on Tuesday, August 12, and is expected to last around five hours.

The update will take up roughly 4.9 GB on PC, and 2.4 GB on mobile. As always, players will receive 300 Stellar Jade as compensation for enduring the downtime. It's a thoughtful gesture, particularly given the wealth of content awaiting players after this imminent server shutdown. Brace yourself for a significant rollover, and be prepared to splurge on Banners.