The Honkai Star Rail version 4.5 special program, titled “To Roll the Stars in Astropolis,” is locked in. HoYoverse will stream the pre-recorded broadcast worldwide at the same moment, covering the next update’s characters, events, and free rewards.
Quick answer: The 4.5 special program goes live on August 14, 2026, at 7:30 PM (CST/UTC+8). Convert that to your local time using the tables below, or open the official Honkai Star Rail YouTube or Twitch channel when the timer hits zero.
Release time: August 14, 2026, 7:30 PM (UTC+8)
Livestream status and global start times
Status: Confirmed. The broadcast airs once and reaches every region simultaneously, so only the clock on your wall changes. Here is when the stream begins across major time zones.
Asia
| Time zone | Local start (August 14) |
|---|---|
| India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) | 5:00 PM |
| China Standard Time (UTC+8) | 7:30 PM |
| Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8) | 7:30 PM |
| Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | 8:30 PM |
Europe
| Time zone | Local start (August 14) |
|---|---|
| Western European Summer Time (UTC+1) | 12:30 PM |
| Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) | 1:30 PM |
| Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3) | 2:30 PM |
Americas
| Time zone | Local start (August 14) |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) | 4:30 AM |
| Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6) | 5:30 AM |
| Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) | 6:30 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) | 7:30 AM |
Where to watch
The program plays on the official Honkai Star Rail YouTube channel and the official Twitch channel. The content is identical on both, so pick whichever platform you prefer. Nothing airs early on one and late on the other.
Free codes and how to redeem them
HoYoverse hands out three redemption codes during the special program, revealed at intervals throughout the broadcast. Based on past programs, each code grants 100 Stellar Jade plus extra materials such as Credits or Traveler’s Guide, adding up to 300 Stellar Jade total. These codes expire roughly a day after they appear, so redeem them promptly.
You can also redeem on the web. Sign in on the official Honkai Star Rail gift page, pick your server if it is not detected, paste a code, and press Redeem. You know it worked when the code is accepted and the rewards land in your mailbox. If a code is rejected, it has usually already expired or was entered with a typo.
What the 4.5 program covers
The broadcast introduces two new 5-star characters, Aventurine Waveflair and Robin Summeretto, along with a trailer for the update. Expect the hosts to walk through the new events debuting in the patch and to preview the version’s banners and content. A summary infographic typically appears on the official channels shortly after the stream ends, so anyone who misses the live broadcast can still catch the highlights and the code list.
