HoYoverse is rolling into Honkai: Star Rail’s third anniversary with the kind of generosity that makes even lapsed Trailblazers look twice: Version 4.2 lands on April 22, 2026, and between anniversary rewards, login events, and livestream codes, players are staring down more than 30 free pulls—with even more up for grabs through events. If you’re planning to chase Silver Wolf LV.999, Evanescia, or any of the rerun headliners, this is the moment to stockpile.
Below, you’ll find all currently active redemption codes from the Version 4.2 livestream, plus a breakdown of where the big anniversary pulls are coming from and what else is packed into the update on PS5, PC, and mobile.
What’s Live Right Now: All Honkai: Star Rail Redemption Codes (April 10, 2026)
These are the Version 4.2 livestream codes currently circulating:
- HERESTHECODE
- SHAREANDSAVEIT
- HAPPY3RDANNIV
They award Stellar Jade and additional upgrade materials. One breakdown lists them as:
- HERESTHECODE: 100 Stellar Jades + 50,000 Credit
- SHAREANDSAVEIT: 100 Stellar Jades + 5 Traveler’s Guide
- HAPPY3RDANNIV: 100 Stellar Jades + 4 Refined Aether
Expiration: These livestream codes are time-limited. One stated cutoff is April 11 at 11:59 a.m. EDT / 8:59 a.m. PDT, so don’t sit on them.
How to redeem:
- In-game: open the menu, tap the ellipsis in the top-right, then choose Redemption Code.
- Online: use the official code redemption website, select your server, log in, and ensure your UID is set up.
If you only do one thing today, do this. These codes are the fastest “free pulls” you’ll ever earn—because they’re basically free currency for existing.
The Big Giveaway: How Honkai: Star Rail Gets You to “More Than 30 Free Pulls”
The headline number—more than 30 free pulls—is tied to the third anniversary rollout arriving with Version 4.2 on April 22. The core pieces we know about:
20 free pulls from the anniversary login event
The anniversary-exclusive login event “Festive Gifts” returns and awards 20 Special Passes for limited banners.
1,600 Stellar Jades from the anniversary blessing gift
On the anniversary day (April 26, 2026), Trailblazers can select a blessing card from a companion and receive 1,600 Stellar Jades as a special gift. That’s another chunk of warp currency on top of the login pulls.
Livestream codes add more Jade on top
The three livestream codes above total 300 Stellar Jades in at least one listing, and another breakdown itemizes them as 100 Jade each plus materials. Either way, it’s extra currency stacked on top of the anniversary freebies.
More pulls via events (and the usual patch economy)
Beyond the explicit giveaways, Version 4.2 is also stuffed with events that traditionally feed players more Stellar Jade and resources through participation. HoYoverse is clearly aiming for that “always something to do, always something to earn” cadence that keeps a gacha RPG feeling alive.
The practical takeaway: even if you’re not spending, Version 4.2 is engineered to put a lot of warps in your pocket—and it’s landing alongside some extremely tempting banners.
Version 4.2 “So Laughed the Masses”: Release Date, Platforms, and What’s Actually in the Patch
Version 4.2, titled “So Laughed the Masses,” launches April 22, 2026 for PS5, PC, iOS, and Android.
Story-wise, the update continues the Phantasmoon Games arc on Planarcadia, and the stakes escalate hard: the winner is revealed to become the permanent Aeon of Elation. That’s the kind of lore swing that doesn’t just raise the tension—it reframes the entire competition into something cosmic and irreversible.
A key location in the new chapter is Seafeld City on Planarcadia, where Fulwish invites Supplicants to the Fulwish TV headquarters for a televised debate about what the Phantasmoon Games mean for the world. It’s political theater with a trapdoor under the stage—exactly the vibe this arc has been building toward.
New playable characters: Silver Wolf LV.999 and Evanescia
This patch is aggressively themed around The Path of Elation, and the two new five-stars embody that.
Silver Wolf LV.999: 5-star Imaginary, Path of Elation
She racks up Hidden MMR to activate an exclusive Cartridge and enter a “Godmode Player” state, pulling both teams into her “gaming domain” and spawning items during a Reward Stage. She can also grant allies temporary immunity to control when a teammate is affected—potentially even when she isn’t actively on the team, depending on the described trigger.Evanescia: 5-star Physical, Path of Elation
Her kit revolves around building “Certified Banger”, regenerating Energy as she gains it, scaling damage as it stacks, and triggering an additional attack from Master Fox at thresholds. Her Elation Skill hits all enemies and boosts team damage while she performs.
If you’ve been waiting for a patch that commits to a single combat identity, this is it. Elation isn’t just a theme here—it’s the spine of the entire update.
The Trailblazer joins the Path of Elation
The protagonist gets an Elation kit in Version 4.2, and it’s not subtle. The Trailblazer wields a glow stick that can transform into a lightblade and even nunchucks, with mechanics that interact with Certified Banger. The Ultimate can select a teammate to “cheer for,” granting Certified Banger and immediately triggering their Elation Skill.
Importantly: the Elation Trailblazer is free to unlock.
Banners and Reruns: Who’s Up in Version 4.2?
Version 4.2 runs two banner phases, with new characters leading each half and reruns stacked around them.
First half banners (launch window)
- Silver Wolf LV.999 (new)
- Reruns: The Dahlia, Castorice, Firefly
Second half banners (mid-patch swap)
- Evanescia (new)
- Reruns: Tribbie, Sunday, Feixiao
That’s a loaded rerun lineup, and it’s paired with a patch that’s literally handing out pulls. HoYoverse knows exactly what it’s doing: make the banners irresistible, then make the barrier to “just one more 10-pull” feel lower than ever.
Character buffs are coming, too
Four characters are set to receive buffs in Version 4.2:
- Firefly
- Huohuo
- Seele
- Welt
Buffs in a live-service RPG always matter, but they matter more when reruns and store additions are happening around the same time. It’s a classic move: refresh interest in existing units while new ones steal the spotlight.
Anniversary Events, New Modes, and Quality-of-Life Additions
Version 4.2 isn’t just banners and story. It’s also a buffet of events and feature upgrades—some of which sound like HoYoverse experimenting in ways that could stick long-term.
Here are the notable additions and events mentioned for the 4.2 cycle:
- Cosmic Data Roaming: an event built around the idea of the Trailblazer creating a streaming career by broadcasting combat moments. (Yes, it’s as meta as it sounds.)
- Currency Wars: a massive expansion for the endgame mode, including a “Zero Sum Game” update.
- Cosmicon Collective: a Version 2.0 update adding new decks, dice, and a team challenge / co-op style mode.
- Express Renovation Escapade and Relic Recon: additional events rolling out during the anniversary period.
- Social and customization features: the ability to invite friends to the Astral Express, plus decorate your virtual bedroom.
There’s also mention of a Castorice outfit/costume (including “Gossamer Flutter” being named), and new items arriving in the Gift of Stardust Store.
And for spenders (or anyone who occasionally tops up), the top-up double bonus reset returns with the anniversary—an annual tradition that tends to spike spending because it’s the closest thing gacha gets to a “sale” without calling it one.
Free Characters and Store Updates: The Anniversary’s Other Big Value
Beyond pulls, the anniversary includes some high-impact roster and store changes:
- Celestial Invitation will include Argenti, Yunli, and the original Silver Wolf.
- Players will receive one Golden Companion Spirit, which can be traded for a free five-star character in the Stellar Convergence Store.
- The Stellar Convergence Store lineup expands to include Huohuo and Robin (both described as limited five-star characters being added for the anniversary period).
This is the kind of reward structure that doesn’t just help new players catch up—it gives veterans meaningful choices. A free five-star selection currency is the sort of thing that can reshape an account, especially if you’re missing a key role or trying to complete a team archetype.
Yes, There’s a MAPPA Anime Concept Trailer — and Kafka Fans Are Already Winning
HoYoverse also premiered a concept trailer for an animation project co-produced with MAPPA, titled “Death in the Afternoon.” The project is described as a concept trailer at this stage, and details on what form it ultimately takes haven’t been confirmed.
What is confirmed: the partnership is real, and the project is being led by Yuzuru Tachikawa (known for Death Parade). The trailer spotlights multiple characters from across the game’s first three years, with notable emphasis on Kafka, alongside appearances from characters like Blade, Firefly, and the Trailblazer.
This matters because HoYoverse doesn’t need to do this to keep Honkai: Star Rail profitable. This is brand-building—staking a claim in the broader anime space with a studio that carries serious weight. Whether it becomes a full series, a film, a set of shorts, or something else entirely is still up in the air, but the intent is loud: Star Rail is aiming to be bigger than “just” a gacha RPG.
What Remains Unknown
Even with a packed livestream and a mountain of details, a few key points still haven’t been officially nailed down:
- Whether the MAPPA project will be a full anime series, a movie, shorts, or another format (it’s only described as a concept trailer so far).
- Exact scheduling details for some events across the full 4.2 cycle beyond the broad windows (April 22 for the patch; April 26 for the anniversary day).
- Full specifics on “more pulls earnable through gameplay events” beyond the confirmed login rewards, blessing gift, and codes.
If you’ve been waiting for a clean re-entry point into Honkai: Star Rail, this is it: a major story escalation, two new five-star Elation units, a free Elation Trailblazer kit, reruns stacked with fan favorites, character buffs, and an anniversary reward pile that’s genuinely hard to ignore. Redeem the codes now, then start planning your warps—because Version 4.2 is shaping up to be one of the most player-friendly patches the game has dropped in a long time.
