The second half of Honkai Star Rail’s version 4.5 has begun, which means the drip marketing reveals for the next batch of 5-star characters are close. HoYoverse typically uses these short teasers to confirm at least two limited units before they hit the warp banners, sharing a render and a name a few days ahead of the patch.
Quick answer: The 4.5 drip marketing is expected to start on June 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm (UTC+8). The two units tipped to be shown are Robin SP on the Remembrance Path and Aventurine SP on the Elation Path. Treat both the timing and the lineup as unconfirmed until HoYoverse posts the official renders.
Expected 4.5 drip marketing date and time
Drip marketing follows a steady cadence each patch, so the schedule can be projected from past cycles. The first 5-star reveal is expected at 12:00 pm China Standard Time (UTC+8). If two characters are announced, the second one usually lands at the same time the following day.
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) | June 29, 2026 | 9:00 pm |
| Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) | June 30, 2026 | 6:00 am |
| China Standard Time (UTC+8) | June 30, 2026 | 12:00 pm |
Note: These windows are based on the usual rollout pattern, not an official confirmation. HoYoverse has not posted a locked-in time for the 4.5 reveals, so the exact minute may shift by a day depending on how the developer paces the announcements.
Characters expected in 4.5: Robin SP and Aventurine SP
Two reimagined 5-star units are tipped to anchor version 4.5, both reworks of familiar support characters rather than brand-new faces. Robin SP is expected to move to the Remembrance Path, while Aventurine SP is expected to walk the Elation Path. The “SP” tag marks them as alternate forms with a fresh kit, similar to the reworked versions that have rolled out across the 4.x cycle.
| Character | Expected Path | Original role |
|---|---|---|
| Robin SP | Remembrance | Support |
| Aventurine SP | Elation | Preservation shielder |
These reimagined units fit a wider 4.x pattern of established characters returning with new forms, which has already touched the likes of Sparkle, Silver Wolf, Blade, and Himeko in earlier roadmap talk. No 4-star addition has surfaced for 4.5, and the leaks circling this update center almost entirely on 5-stars.
How to confirm the reveals when they drop
Drip marketing always arrives through HoYoverse’s official channels, where each post pairs a character render with a short caption naming the unit and its element or Path. When the official art appears at the times above, the lineup is locked. Until then, the names and Paths remain speculation drawn from reliable leak trackers, so anything can still change before the campaign goes live.
If you are planning pulls around these units, the safer move is to hold your Stellar Jade until the renders are posted. The drip marketing itself is the earliest official signal, but full kits and banner order are only locked in later through the version livestream and the in-game preview.
