Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 is already becoming a major saving point for players, even though HoYoverse has not revealed the full banner schedule yet. The biggest name in current leaks is Pearl, a rumored 5-Star Wind character on the Path of Elation who may serve as a sustain-focused support for Elation teams. The rerun picture is much less clear, with Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade all appearing in one recent community rumor but none receiving a reliable Phase 1 or Phase 2 placement.
For players planning their Stellar Jade, the current situation is straightforward: Pearl is worth watching, but this is not the time to lock in your full pull plan yet. The new-character leak is more consistent than the rerun information, while the exact banner phases, weapons, and final kit details remain uncertain. You can also follow the broader Honkai: Star Rail banner schedule to keep track of current, next, and upcoming Event Warps as Version 4.6 gets closer.
Version 4.6 Banner Schedule Overview
HoYoverse has not announced the exact Version 4.6 release date. Based on the current schedule and the game's usual roughly six-week patch cycle, the update is expected in early October 2026, with October 7, 2026 being a reasonable working estimate. The preceding Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 banner schedule is especially useful for tracking the transition into 4.6, while the earlier Version 4.4 banner provides additional context for the recent patch timeline.
If Version 4.6 follows a normal six-week structure with two roughly three-week banner phases, the estimated schedule would look like this. These dates are estimates rather than confirmed banner dates, and the available information does not yet provide a reliable Phase 1 or Phase 2 split for the rumored reruns.
| Banner Phase | Featured 5-Star Character | Featured Weapon | Estimated Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Pearl — Wind / Elation | Currently unknown | October 7 – October 28, 2026 | Pearl is leaked; Phase placement not confirmed |
| Phase 2 | Currently unknown | Currently unknown | October 28 – November 18, 2026 | To be updated |
| Possible Reruns | Evanescia, Sparkle, Jade | Currently unknown | Phase placement unknown | Low-confidence rumor |
Which New Characters Are Debuting in Version 4.6?
Phase 1: Pearl
Pearl is currently the strongest new-character leak for Version 4.6. Multiple recent reports describe her as a 5-Star Wind unit on the Path of Elation, with a role focused on keeping the team alive while supporting Elation mechanics. Her leaked kit points toward a shield-based sustain/support rather than a standard healer, with early information suggesting teamwide shielding alongside interactions with mechanics such as Punchline and Elation-focused damage support.
That combination gives her potentially strong pull value for players already building Elation teams. Instead of taking a slot only for healing or shielding, she could cover survival while also helping the team's main offensive system, which is the kind of role compression that can become especially valuable in harder content. A sustain that also contributes to the team's damage engine leaves more room for dedicated DPS and support characters rather than forcing the roster to spend a slot on pure defense.
The main caution is that the exact numbers remain unstable. Shield values, buffs, DEF scaling, Energy effects, and other detailed mechanics are still Currently unknown, so it is too early to judge her final power level. There is also growing evidence that Pearl could be the only new limited 5-Star in this patch, with more recent roadmap information pointing toward Versions 4.6 and 4.7 each receiving only one new limited unit. Early verdict: Pull for Elation teams / Wait for beta for everyone else.
Phase 2: Currently Unknown
The second half of the Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 banners does not currently have a confirmed new character. Older roadmap leaks sometimes placed another unit, such as Kuchiba, alongside Pearl, but newer information has not supported that lineup strongly enough to treat Kuchiba as a serious Version 4.6 banner candidate. For now, the Phase 2 new character is Currently unknown, and this section should be updated once more reliable beta or HoYoverse information becomes available.
What New Weapons Are Releasing in Version 4.6?
Pearl's Signature Weapon
Pearl is currently linked to Version 4.6, but the available information does not give the name, base stats, passive effect, or final mechanics of her signature Light Cone. In other words, both the weapon name and its stats and effects are Currently unknown. Until more reliable beta data becomes available, it would be unsafe to estimate whether the signature is a major upgrade over F2P or existing alternatives, so players managing limited Stellar Jade should judge the character banner first rather than planning a Light Cone pull around incomplete leaks.
Phase 2 Signature Weapon
The Phase 2 signature Light Cone is also Currently unknown. Because there is no reliable Phase 2 character lineup in the available information, there is no confirmed second signature weapon to evaluate either. This section should be updated once official information or reliable beta details identify the second-half banner and its corresponding Light Cone.
Which Characters Are Rerunning in Version 4.6?
The HSR 4.6 rerun banner schedule is much less reliable than the Pearl leak. One recent community rumor lists Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade as possible Version 4.6 reruns, but the exact lineup has not received enough repeated support to treat it as confirmed. Most importantly, there is still no reliable Phase 1 or Phase 2 split for any of these characters, so they should be treated as possible reruns rather than guaranteed banners.
Evanescia has the clearest gameplay connection to Pearl because she is an Elation damage dealer. Players already investing in her can check the full Evanescia build guide for her Light Cones, Relics, and team options. If Pearl really becomes a sustain built around the same Path, putting both characters in the same patch would make sense for players building the archetype, but banner synergy is not proof of a rerun and should only be treated as one reason the rumor appears plausible.
Sparkle is also mentioned in the same leak, but there is currently not enough information to place her in either banner phase. Jade appears both in the rerun rumor and in separate speculation about possible older-character adjustments, although neither claim is confirmed. The safest summary is therefore simple: Current rerun status: Currently unknown, with Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade remaining tentative candidates until stronger banner information appears.
Are the Version 4.6 Characters Worth Pulling?
Pearl currently has the strongest early pull value for Elation accounts. If you already use Elation characters or plan to build around the Path, her rumored ability to combine sustain, shielding, and Elation-specific utility could make her harder to replace than a generic defensive unit. For accounts that do not play Elation, there is much less pressure to spend immediately because her value outside that archetype remains unclear. Verdict: Pull if you are committed to Elation. Otherwise, wait for drip marketing and a more stable beta kit.
The Phase 2 new-character verdict is currently unavailable because no reliable second new 5-Star has been identified. The same caution applies to the rumored reruns: Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade are still tentative, so there is not enough evidence to recommend spending pity or Stellar Jade around their rumored banners. Until a dependable phase split appears, players should avoid making a detailed pull order based on those names alone.
For F2P players, this is a classic save first, decide later patch. Pearl may become a high-value specialist, but burning pulls before the kit and reruns are stable could leave you short when the final banner schedule arrives. Before spending, it is also worth checking the latest Honkai: Star Rail codes for any active free Stellar Jade rewards. If you decide to pull once the banner lineup becomes clearer and need additional Oneiric Shards, you can also check the available Honkai: Star Rail top-up options before committing to your pull plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When is the Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6 release date?
A: HoYoverse has not announced the official release date yet. Based on the current patch schedule and the usual roughly six-week update cycle, early October 2026 is the working estimate, with October 7, 2026 being a reasonable possible launch date.
Q: Is Pearl confirmed for the HSR 4.6 banner?
A: No. Pearl has not been officially announced as a Version 4.6 playable character. Current leaks repeatedly describe her as a 5-Star Wind Elation unit with a sustain-focused role, which makes her one of the more consistent 4.6 rumors, but she is still pre-release information.
Q: Who could rerun in the Honkai: Star Rail 4.6 banner phases?
A: Current rumors mention Evanescia, Sparkle, and Jade. However, the lineup is not reliable enough to treat as confirmed, and there is currently no dependable Phase 1 or Phase 2 placement for any of them.
