Sparxie is getting her first full outfit swap in Honkai Star Rail. Named Candy-Coated Waves, the cosmetic changes the Elation character’s appearance and arrives alongside the Version 4.4 update. It sells for Oneiric Shards through the in-game Outfit Show Window, with a discounted launch price before it settles at the standard rate.
Quick answer: Candy-Coated Waves goes on sale when Honkai Star Rail 4.4 launches on July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). Buy it from the Outfit Show Window store for 1,350 Oneiric Shards during 4.4; the price rises to 1,680 Oneiric Shards after the discount window ends.
Release time: July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC+8)
Release status: Confirmed with Version 4.4
The status is Confirmed. Candy-Coated Waves becomes available the moment the Version 4.4 store refreshes, which happens with the update itself. Update timing follows the usual Honkai Star Rail schedule, so the outfit appears in the store at the same time the new patch goes live across servers.
Because the launch time is tied to a single global moment, the local date shifts depending on your region. Here is when the 4.4 store update lands for the main server regions.
| Region | Local date and time |
|---|---|
| Asia (UTC+8) | July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Europe (CET, UTC+1) | July 15, 2026, 4:00 AM |
| Americas (UTC-5) | July 14, 2026, 10:00 PM |
Sparxie skin price: Discount and regular cost
Candy-Coated Waves is a paid cosmetic bought with Oneiric Shards, the premium currency. As a brand-new outfit, it ships with a limited launch discount. Once that window closes, the price reverts to the standard rate and stays in the store permanently.
| Pricing period | Cost |
|---|---|
| Launch discount (during Version 4.4) | 1,350 Oneiric Shards |
| Regular price (after the offer ends) | 1,680 Oneiric Shards |
The discounted 1,350 Oneiric Shards rate runs from the start of Version 4.4 until August 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM (UTC+8). Buy it before that deadline to save 330 Oneiric Shards. Limited-time value bundles are also expected to appear alongside the outfit’s debut.
How to get Candy-Coated Waves in Honkai Star Rail 4.4
The purchase runs entirely through the in-game store, so no warp or event grind is involved. You only need enough Oneiric Shards in your account before you check out.
The payment will not go through if your Oneiric Shard balance is below the listed cost. Top up so you hold at least the current price before confirming. After a successful purchase, the outfit unlocks in Sparxie’s character screen, where you can equip Candy-Coated Waves in place of her default look.
Owning Sparxie is not required to view the outfit in the store, but you will need the character to equip and use it. Since she remains a strong pick in the current meta, the skin is worth considering if you already run her and have Oneiric Shards to spare before the discount lapses.
