Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.2, titled "So Laughed the Masses", officially launched on April 22, 2026 (server time), celebrating the game’s 3rd anniversary. This update brings exciting new limited 5-star characters, boosted event warps, generous anniversary login rewards (including a selector for limited 5-star characters and Light Cones), and special events packed with free pulls and resources. To help you kick off your Trailblaze journey with extra rewards during the anniversary celebrations, here are the latest active redeem codes. These provide a total of approximately 340 Stellar Jades, enough for several pulls on the gacha banners.
Current Active Codes
All codes below are confirmed working as of April 22, 2026. Redeem them quickly, as they can expire without notice or have usage limits. Rewards are sent to your in-game mailbox.
| Code | Rewards |
|---|---|
| AceDetective | 3 Traveler's Guide, 2 Cold Joke |
| OMEGA | 60 Stellar Jade, 1 Fuel |
| CREATIONNYMPH | 60 Stellar Jade, 1 Fuel, 1 Heroic Variable |
| FAREWELL | 60 Stellar Jade, 1 Fuel |
| IFYOUAREREADINGTHIS | 60 Stellar Jade, 1 Fuel |
| STARRAILGIFT | 100 Stellar Jade, 4 Traveler's Guide, 5 Bottled Soda, 50,000 Credit |
Note: The code STARRAILGIFT may offer varying rewards over time and can sometimes be redeemed multiple times. Some older codes from previous versions have expired.
How to Redeem Codes
Follow these steps to claim your free rewards:
- Ensure you have completed the Trailblaze Mission "A Moment of Peace" in the main story (early game tutorial).
- In-Game Method: Open the phone menu (top-right corner), go to the "..." icon, select "Redemption Code," enter the code, and confirm. (Not available on iOS due to App Store policies.)
- Web Method (Recommended for All Platforms): Visit hsr.hoyoverse.com/gift, log in with your HoYoverse account, select your server/region, enter the code, and verify. Rewards will appear in your in-game mailbox.
- Open the mailbox (lightning icon) in-game and claim the rewards.
Pro Tip: Link your account across devices for seamless access. If a code fails, double-check capitalization and ensure your account region matches.
Recently Expired Codes
The Version 4.2 livestream codes (HERESTHECODE, SHAREANDSAVEIT, HAPPY3RDANNIV) expired on April 11, 2026, each offering 100 Stellar Jade plus extras. Many older codes from Version 4.0 and 4.1 (such as KBJ8VZ6Y27QX, MH5KC, BGF3A, AT45Q, and others) have also expired. Always redeem during streams for instant rewards.
Where to Find New Codes
HoYoverse drops codes during livestreams (every ~6 weeks), events, and social media milestones. Follow these for updates:
- Official X (Twitter): @honkaistarrail
- YouTube: Honkai: Star Rail channel
- HoyoLab: Official forums and events
- In-game announcements and mail
Check back frequently, especially around the next livestream for Version 4.3. Happy Trailblazing and enjoy the 3rd anniversary celebrations in Honkai: Star Rail!
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