Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Leaks: 2026 Roadmap & Paths

Unveiling the Remembrance Path

The Remembrance Path arrives in Version 3.8, linked to Aeon Fuli. This path focuses on recording history through memosprites—summoned units acting independently on the field.

Who is Aeon Fuli?

Fuli presides over the recording of history and memories. Mechanically, this translates to summoning memosprites, allowing players to manifest recorded data as separate combat units.

Core Mechanics: Memosprites

Unlike standard follow-up attacks, memosprites act as separate units, adding a layer to action value manipulation.

• Aglaea (5-star Lightning): The flagship banner for Remembrance, running January 28 to February 12, 2026.
• Light Cones:
  • Time Woven Into Gold: Base SPD boost +12% to +20%.
  • Geniuses' Greetings: ATK increase +16% to +32%.
• Strategic Impact: Memosprites extend combat cycles. You must manage turn order carefully, as these units significantly alter the duration of battle.

Honkai Star Rail 4.0 Leaks: Elation Path

Version 4.0 launches February 12, 2026 (NA) and February 13, 2026 (EU/Asia). It introduces the Elation Path on Planarcadia, an Aha territory featuring Edo Star as a map hub.

4.0 Banner Schedule

• Phase 1 (Feb 12 - Mar 6, 2026): Yao Guang (5-star Physical). High offense with ATK 654.88 and DEF 1241.86.
• Phase 2 (Mar 6 - Mar 26, 2026): Sparxie (5-star Fire). Tankier build with HP 640.33 and DEF 1047.82, likely a sustain or sub-DPS.

The 2026 Roadmap: Full Timeline

The roadmap spans Versions 3.8 to 4.7, heavily featuring SP characters.

Version 3.8 & 4.0 Schedule

• 3.8 Phase 1: Dec 17, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026 (The Dahlia Firefly).
• 3.8 Phase 2: Jan 7 – Jan 28, 2026 (Fugue Lingsha).
• 3.8 Phase 3: Jan 28 – Feb 12, 2026 (Aglaea & Sunday).
• 4.0 Phase 1: Feb 12 – Mar 6, 2026 (Yao Guang).
• 4.0 Phase 2: Mar 6 – Mar 26, 2026 (Sparxie).

Future Updates & SP Characters

• 4.1: Launches Apr 1, 2026. Phase 2 (Apr 22): Pearl, La Mancha.
• 4.2: Launches May 13, 2026. Phase 2 (Jun 3): Yae Sakura, Silver Wolf SP.
• 4.3: Launches Jun 24, 2026. Phase 2 (Jul 15): Blade SP.
• 4.6: Phase 2 (Nov 18, 2026): Sugilite, Trailblazer Elation.
• 4.7: Launches Dec 9, 2026. Phase 2 (Dec 30): Void Archives, Sampo SP.

Pro tip: With so many limited units, smart players buy Oneiric Shards via buffget to secure pulls for Yao Guang and SP units.

Meta Shifts: Remembrance vs. Elation

Action Economy Changes

Remembrance: Memosprites act as separate units, increasing actions per cycle. If they scale off summoner stats, they offer multiplicative damage without extra speed investment, differing from Harmony buffs.

Elation: Uses a Punchline system. Stacks generate from Elation characters and share team-wide. Stack limits increase with more Elation units, enabling exponential damage growth similar to Quantum Break Effect teams.

Aha Instant Mechanic: Cleanses crowd control (CC) and consumes Punchline stacks to unlock the Elation Skill. This offers high synergy with CC-heavy units and may reduce reliance on Preservation sustain in status-heavy content.

Preparing Your Account

Resource Strategy

Prioritize saving Stellar Jade and Pass resources for SP versions of Blade, Silver Wolf, and Sampo. Focus on building one Edeality or Remembrance team initially rather than spreading resources thin in 4.0/4.1.

Essential Light Cones

• Dazzled by a Flowery World: CRIT DMG +48%.
• When She Decided to See: SPD +18%.

These are crucial for maximizing new path potential.

Leak Validity

While dates and names align with major sources, balance changes are likely. Mechanics like Punchline stacks and Memosprites are subject to testing adjustments. However, the consistent roadmap timeline lends credibility to the SP character releases.

Conclusion

The 4.0 leaks and 2026 roadmap promise a massive expansion. Whether pulling for Yao Guang or saving for Blade SP, preparation is vital. Master the future meta with exclusive insights on buffget.

FAQ

What is the new Remembrance Path? Associated with Aeon Fuli, it allows summoning memosprites as separate battlefield units, altering action economy.

When is Honkai Star Rail 4.0 releasing? February 12, 2026 (NA at 10:00 PM UTC-5) and February 13, 2026 (EU at 4:00 AM UTC+1 / Asia at 11:00 AM UTC+8).

What is the 2026 roadmap? Covers Versions 3.8 to 4.7, featuring Aglaea (Remembrance), Yao Guang/Sparxie (Elation), and SP versions of Silver Wolf, Blade, and Sampo.

How do Memosprites work? Remembrance characters summon memosprites that function independently, providing extra actions and damage scaling based on summoner stats.

Who are the new 4.0 characters? Phase 1: Yao Guang (5-star Physical Elation). Phase 2: Sparxie (5-star Fire Elation). Both are on the new planet Planarcadia.

Will Remembrance units change the meta? Yes. They introduce summoning mechanics that bypass traditional action value limits, offering a new damage multiplication method distinct from follow-up attacks.