HoYoverse has ignited excitement for Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 with the latest drip marketing reveal: Sparxie, a vibrant streamer tied to the enigmatic Masked Fool, Sparkle. Announced on January 2, 2026, via the official @honkaistarrail X account, this teaser follows yesterday's introduction of Yao Guang, signaling the start of promotions for the upcoming Planarcadia arc.
A Star-Studded Streamer Debuts
The artwork captures Sparxie in a dynamic, high-energy pose, leaping with one leg kicked high and peace signs flashing. She sports long, flowing white hair with red streaks, pink eyes, and bunny ear accents atop a futuristic outfit blending black, red diamond patterns, and frilly white elements. A smartphone in hand and holographic effects on her hair and shoes emphasize her streaming persona, all set against a neon-drenched purple-pink backdrop filled with sparkles, cards, and club symbols.
Her introductory lines burst with charisma:
"Hey there, Galactic Baseballer, welcome to the stream! I'm your good friend, Sparxie~ Are you ready for a day overflowing with dopamine? The world is full of sparkle, so don't forget to shine brightly just like Sparxie!"
Thumbs up! Follow! Stream! Views! Party till the world ends!
"Sparxie and Sparkle, the Mask and the Fool are fundamentally the same. Whoever is seen, whoever is liked, is the correct answer!"
The teaser crowns her with Aha's shout-outs: No. 1 "Planarcadia Highlight Reel Machine" and No. 1 "Most Likely Everywhere at Once," hinting at her omnipresent streaming fame in the new world of Planarcadia.
Ties to Sparkle and Elation Path Power
Sparxie is explicitly linked to Sparkle, the Quantum Harmony character from Version 2.0, as her "mask" persona - a livestream alter ego embodying the thrill-seeking Elation Path. Community leaks and the artwork's purple flame icon confirm her as a 5-star Fire Elation unit, potentially debuting in Phase 2 of Version 4.0 (expected around mid-February 2026).
Voice acting aligns with her origins: Japanese by Reina Ueda (Sparkle's VA), Chinese by Zhao Shuang, and Korean by Sung Ye-won.
Hype Builds for Planarcadia
Version 4.0 introduces Planarcadia, a chaotic realm of streams and spectacles, with Yao Guang (likely the Phase 1 banner star) as the first Elation Path general. Fans are buzzing over Sparxie's design - praised for its adorable yet flashy vibe - though her name has sparked playful memes like "Sparxie vs. Hanami" (a leaked alias).