Honkai: Star Rail's 4.2 update, "So Laughed the Masses," is here, and it's a massive celebration packed with new characters, rewards, and a special anniversary twist. Get ready to dive into everything the Special Program revealed.
TL;DR: Key Highlights for Version 4.2
- Three new 5-star characters join the Path of Elation.
- Anniversary rewards include free Stellar Jades, a new skin, and more.
- Limited-time codes for 100 Stellar Jades each are available now.
- New events, materials, and quality-of-life updates are on the way.
Claim Your Free Stellar Jades with These Codes
The developers dropped three redemption codes during the stream. Each one grants you 100 Stellar Jades and other useful items. Make sure to use them before they expire!
New Playable Characters Join the Express
Version 4.2 introduces three powerful new 5-star characters, all following the Path of Elation.
Silver Wolf Lv. 999
Silver Wolf Lv. 999 is a 5-star Imaginary element character.
Evanescia
Evanescia is a 5-star Physical element character.
Elation Trailblazer
Elation Trailblazer is a 5-star Lightning element character.
Character Banners and New Skin
The update's character banners are split into two phases. The first half features the new characters alongside reruns, while the second half continues with more banner options.
First half banners:
Second half banners:
A new character skin is also being added.
Anniversary Rewards and In-Game Events
The 3rd Anniversary is a core theme of this update, bringing a wealth of free rewards for all players.
A variety of new limited-time events will be available to participate in.
New Materials and System Updates
A new material, Novaflare, will be introduced.
Additional material information was shown.
Finally, the update includes various quality-of-life improvements.
Conclusion
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 is a content-rich anniversary update that offers something for every Trailblazer. From powerful new Elation characters to abundant free rewards, there's no better time to log in and celebrate. Don't forget to redeem those codes for a quick Stellar Jade boost!
