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Honkai Star Rail turns three on April 26, 2026, and HoYoverse is celebrating in style. Version 4.2, “So Laughed the Masses,” launches on April 22, 2026 and brings the most generous anniversary haul yet, a free limited 5-star character, 20 premium pulls, 2,580+ Stellar Jades, triple relic drops, and more. Here’s every reward and exactly how to claim it.
| Event | Key Reward | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Companion Spirits | Free 5-star limited character | In-game event |
| Festive Gifts (Check-in) | 20 Star Rail Premium Passes | Login event |
| To The Ones That Blaze Mail | 1,600 Stellar Jades + 10 Fuel | Anniversary mail |
| Cosmic Data Roaming | 4-star LC “Tomorrow, Together” + Stellar Jades | Flagship event |
| Triple Drop Events | 300% Relic/Ornament/Calyx drops | Limited farming boost |
| Phantasmoon New Game | Up to 800 Stellar Jades | Web event |
| Annual Trailblaze Report | 180 Stellar Jades + Trailblazer Fuel | Web event |
| Aha’s Chosen | Stellar Jades + merchandise | Web event |
| Cherished Recollection | Self-Modeling Resin, Cosmetics, Golden Spirit | Paid top-up event |
The headline reward. You’ll receive one Golden Companion Spirit token, redeemable for a free limited 5-star of your choice from this pool:
Robin, Huohuo, Bailu, Bronya, Clara, Gepard, Himeko, Luocha, Ruan Mei, Topaz, Welt, Yanqing
Robin and Huohuo are new additions this year, both are top-tier meta picks. Robin is one of the best follow-up supports in the game, while Huohuo excels as a healer and energy battery. If you own both already, Ruan Mei is the next strongest pick. The token is available from the Version 4.2 launch through the end of Version 4.4, so there’s no rush, but don’t sleep on it.
Log in on 10 separate days after the 4.2 update goes live to collect 20 Star Rail Premium Passes. These are the limited-banner passes, equivalent to roughly 3,200 Stellar Jades in pull value. This replaces the usual Gift of Odyssey for this patch.
On April 26, 2026 (the actual anniversary date), pick a message from your favorite character — Welt, Himeko, March 7th, Dan Heng, Sunday, The Herta, Jing Yuan, Acheron, Phainon, or Cyrene — and receive 1,600 Stellar Jades + 10 Trailblazer Fuel via in-game mail.
The main in-game event running through the entire 4.2 patch. Complete its stages to earn the new 4-star Elation Light Cone “Tomorrow, Together!”, plus Self-Modeling Resin, Tracks of Destiny, and additional Stellar Jades. This is the most time-intensive event, but the rewards are well worth it.
During the anniversary period, Planar Fissure, Realm of the Strange, and Garden of Plenty all run at 300% drop rates. Every Trailblaze Power you spend on relic or material farming yields triple the usual output. If you’ve been holding off on grinding gear, this is the window to do it.
Two browser-based events run alongside the in-game celebration:
Access both from the HoYoLAB web portal or the in-game events menu.
This web event reviews your year-long HSR journey — characters pulled, battles won, dialogue choices made. Interact with your report to claim 180 Stellar Jades, Trailblazer Fuel, and other goodies.
A top-up bonus event for spenders. Purchasing Oneiric Shards during 4.2 unlocks tiered rewards including up to 6 Self-Modeling Resin, 150 Tears of Dreams, 2 Variable Dice, 1 Golden Companion Spirit, and exclusive cosmetics (Trailblaze Fashion “Hello Mem World!” and Stellar Couture “The Promise’s ∞”). First-purchase crystal pack bonuses are also expected to reset.
Version 4.2 launches April 22, 2026, with the actual anniversary date being April 26, 2026 — when the 1,600 Stellar Jade mail becomes available.
Robin or Huohuo are the strongest meta choices. If you own both, go with Ruan Mei for flexible team value.
From free events alone: 1,600 (mail) + 800 (Phantasmoon) + 180 (Trailblaze Report) + additional Jades from Cosmic Data Roaming = well over 2,700 Stellar Jades before accounting for the Festive Gifts passes.
The Golden Companion Spirit token may require completing the 4.2 main story quest first. Other rewards like the login event and web events have no story prerequisite.
Most events run through Version 4.2 (ending approximately June 2026), but web events like Aha’s Chosen end earlier on April 26, 2026. Claim time-limited ones first.
