Honkai: Star Rail is marking a major milestone with version 4.2, and HoYoverse is showering Trailblazers with one of the most generous anniversary reward lineups yet. Whether you’re a day-one player or just jumping back in, the update delivers massive value right from the login screen. Here’s a clear breakdown of everything you can expect during the celebration period.
Free 5-Star Characters
For the first time in a while, the anniversary events hand out two powerful limited 5-star characters completely free:
Robin – The radiant Harmony Path songstress from Penacony returns as a free unit. Her team-wide buffs and follow-up attack synergy make her an instant staple for any hypercarry or FUA-focused squad.
Huohuo – The timid yet adorable foxian healer from the Xianzhou Alliance joins your roster at no cost. Her Abundance Path kit provides strong healing, energy regeneration, and dispel utility that shines in tough endgame content like Pure Fiction and Apocalyptic Shadow.
These free characters come through a combination of limited-time login rewards and special anniversary event milestones. No gacha luck required – just log in and complete a few simple tasks.
Over 30 Free Pulls
Pull currency is flowing freely during the 4.2 anniversary:
- More than 30 free pulls spread across the limited character and Light Cone banners.
- Daily login rewards, event completion bonuses, and anniversary mail all contribute to the total.
- Expect a mix of Stellar Jade and free Warp Tickets, timed perfectly to let players spark for the new 4.2 banners without dipping into their savings.
This generous pull count gives everyone a realistic shot at landing the latest characters and signature Light Cones dropping alongside the update.
Additional Anniversary Goodies
The rewards don’t stop at pulls and free 5-stars. Players can also look forward to:
- A hefty pile of Stellar Jade and Credit
- Free character ascension and trace materials to instantly build Robin and Huohuo
- Fuel (Stamina) top-ups and self-modeling resin
- Exclusive anniversary avatars, namecards, and profile decorations
- A 4-star selector ticket and several targeted 4-star Light Cones for new players
- Special event currency that can be exchanged for high-value items in the anniversary shop
How to Claim Everything
Most rewards will be delivered automatically via in-game mail when version 4.2 goes live. Others unlock through simple login streaks or short in-game events that run for the first two weeks of the patch. Just make sure you log in at least once during the event period to secure the free Robin and Huohuo.
Version 4.2 is shaping up to be a celebration worth remembering. With over 30 free pulls, two top-tier 5-star characters handed out on a platter, and plenty of supporting resources, HoYoverse is clearly thanking the community for their continued support.
Whether you’re pulling for meta teams or just collecting your favorite characters, this is the perfect time to jump back into the Express and continue your journey across the stars.