Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.4 brings the second half of the Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration, and the special program that reveals it is expected to drop in early July. The broadcast is where you will get the confirmed banner order, event details, and the free Stellar Jade redemption codes, so it is worth marking on the calendar before pulls begin.
Quick answer: The Honkai: Star Rail 4.4 special program is expected to air on July 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM (CST/UTC+8). Watch it live on the official YouTube and Twitch channels to claim the livestream codes during the stream.
HSR 4.4 livestream date and time by region
HoYoverse usually runs its special programs roughly two weeks ahead of a new version, and the broadcast goes live across every region at the same moment. Based on that pattern, the 4.4 stream lands on July 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM China Standard Time. Some predictions point to July 4 instead, but the consistent placement of past streams favors July 3. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet, so treat the timing as a strong estimate rather than a locked schedule.
| Region | Local time |
|---|---|
| China (CST, UTC+8) | July 3, 2026 — 7:30 PM |
| Central Europe (CEST, UTC+2) | July 3, 2026 — 1:30 PM |
| US West Coast (PDT, UTC-7) | July 3, 2026 — 4:30 AM |
Note: The 4.4 patch itself is expected to release later, around July 14, 2026. The special program is a preview broadcast, not the update launch.
What the 4.4 special program will reveal
The stream opens with the version trailer, then moves into showcases for the new five-star units before listing the patch events. Three of the headline characters take the spotlight, and two of them belong to the second Fate collaboration set to begin on July 24, 2026.
| Character | Details | Signature Light Cone |
|---|---|---|
| Himeko • Nova | 5-star Fire, Erudition, AoE DPS | A Star That Lights the Night |
| Gilgamesh | Fate collaboration five-star | I Am As You Behold |
| Rin Tohsaka | Fate collaboration five-star | Flickering Stars |
Expect the hosts to pause between showcases to hand out the redemption codes, then close with the full event lineup. The Fate collaboration event is likely to be the flagship activity of the patch and should reward a healthy amount of Stellar Jade.
HSR 4.4 banner schedule to plan around
Version 4.4 splits into two phases, and the Fate collaboration banners overlap with the Himeko • Nova run. That overlap puts real pressure on your Stellar Jade, so knowing the timing ahead of the stream helps you decide where to spend.
| Phase / Banner | Expected window |
|---|---|
| Version 4.4 Phase 1 | July 14 – August 5, 2026 |
| Himeko • Nova banner | July 14 – August 5, 2026 |
| Fate collaboration Phase 2 | Starts July 24, 2026 |
| Version 4.4 Phase 2 | August 5 – August 26, 2026 |
| Gilgamesh / Rin Tohsaka banners | Starts July 24, 2026 (end date unconfirmed) |
Expected rerun banners
Alongside the new units, 4.4 is expected to bring back a slate of recent five-stars. Treat these as account-dependent. If you are saving for the collaboration characters, you can comfortably skip reruns you do not need.
| Character | Light Cone |
|---|---|
| Sparxie | Dazzled by a Flowery World |
| Evernight | To Evernight’s Stars |
| Jade | Yet Hope Is Priceless |
| Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae | Though Worlds Apart |
| Anaxa | Life Should Be Cast to Flames |
| Aventurine | Inherently Unjust Destiny |
Sparxie is the standout if you are building around the Path of Elation or need a Fire damage dealer, since her kit leans on frequent actions and burst timing. Aventurine remains a solid pick if your roster lacks a reliable shield-based sustain unit.
Where to watch and how to claim codes
The special program streams on the official Honkai: Star Rail channels. The hosts reveal three codes during the broadcast, and claiming all of them nets a total of 300 Stellar Jade plus other materials. Codes are time-limited, so redeem them quickly after each appears on screen.
Until the program airs, the July 3 date, exact banner end dates, and the rerun roster remain estimates. The broadcast is when HoYoverse locks all of it in, so check back once it goes live to confirm the schedule and grab the codes while they are active.
