Honkai: Star Rail 3.1 Leak: Free 4-Star Character

Summary

• A leak suggests Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1 will include a free 4-star character selector, offering players a choice of four units.
• The leaked options are Qingque, Pela, Serval, or Asta, likely as part of a limited-time event.
• This selector is noteworthy given Honkai: Star Rail's recent focus on releasing more 5-star characters, leading to fewer additions to the 4-star roster.

A new leak hints at an exciting addition to Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1: a free 4-star character selector. This arrives as Version 3.0 approaches, bringing numerous gameplay enhancements and new characters.

Currently, Honkai: Star Rail boasts 23 4-star characters. While many aren't meta-defining, several prove valuable in specific team compositions. Recent additions like Moze and Gallagher have quickly gained popularity for their versatility. However, maximizing their potential often requires significant investment in Eidolon levels. Previous updates, such as Versions 2.1 and 2.7, offered free character selectors to facilitate this, and a similar event appears to be returning in Version 3.1.

Prominent leaker HomDGCat reports this free 4-star selector will offer players a choice between Qingque, Pela, Serval, and Asta. The leak suggests this will be a limited-time event, mirroring past updates. Notably, all these characters debuted in Version 1.0, with Asta even being given early in the game. Previous rumors indicated all upcoming characters would be 5-star, so this leak could support the idea that Amphoreus isn't planning any new 4-star unit releases soon.

Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases New 4-Star Character Selector in Version 3.1

• Qingque: Quantum, Erudition
• Pela: Ice, Nihility
• Serval: Lightning, Erudition
• Asta: Fire, Harmony

While Pela and Asta remain viable support characters, Qingque and Serval have been largely outclassed by newer DPS units. Furthermore, all four are available for purchase in the in-game store. Since Penacony, a noticeable trend has emerged: Honkai: Star Rail has released significantly more 5-star characters than 4-star. With nearly 40 five-star characters and eight more anticipated with Amphoreus, plus a rumored two from the Fate/Stay Night crossover, this disparity is substantial.

During Version 2.0, only four new 4-star characters were released (including March 7th's alternate form). Amphoreus's future plans remain uncertain, but if the leak proves accurate, future 4-star character selectors may lack sufficient new units. Despite this, Version 3.0's highly anticipated additions of The Herta and Aglaea provide a reason for excitement. To help players prepare for these additions, Honkai: Star Rail recently offered redeem codes for Stellar Jades and materials.