HSR New & Upcoming Characters: All Character List

The universe of Honkai: Star Rail is ever-expanding, with the Trailblaze Journey bringing new faces, stories, and celestial wonders with each update. As the Astral Express prepares for its next major stop in HSR 4.0, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. This guide will cover everything you need to know about all the characters and the upcoming playable characters, from the confirmed new arrivals in 4.0 to the broader roster of allies waiting to join your team.

HSR 4.0: The Dawn of a New Era & New Path

The next major destination for the Express is the vibrant new planet, Planarcadia, an amusement park world deeply connected to the Aeon of joy and chaos, Aha. The 4.0 update officially releases on February 13, 2026, for Asia/EU servers and February 12, 2026, for the NA server. More details will be unveiled in the Version 4.0 Special Program livestream on February 6, 2026.

This version introduces two new 5-star characters who pioneer the brand-new Path of Elation.

Yao Guang (5-Star, Physical: Elation)

Rarity: 5-Star  |  Element: Physical  |  Path: Elation

Yao Guang is one of the illustrious Seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou Alliance, specifically serving as the "Rong Tao General" of the Xianzhou Yuque. A peer to Jing Yuan and Feixiao, she is a master strategist who can oversee fate using the "eye" of The Hunt. Her design is rich with peacock motifs, symbolizing foresight and nobility. She will headline the first phase of the 4.0 banners, starting on the version release date.

Sparxie (5-Star, Fire: Elation)

Rarity: S-Star  |  Path: Elation  | Combat Type: Fire

Hailing from the chaotic faction of Masked Fools, Sparxie is a vibrant new presence. She appears to be a variant of the existing character Sparkle, reimagined as a galaxy-famous streamer who channels the essence of Elation through her broadcasts. She will be featured in the second phase of the 4.0 banners, expected to begin around March 6, 2026.

 

4.X: A Glimpse into Planarcadia

While Yao Guang and Sparxie are the confirmed vanguard, the Planarcadia storyline promises a host of other intriguing figures. Official social media teasers have revealed several silhouettes and names associated with this new world.

Below is a table summarizing some of the most discussed upcoming characters based on official teasers and community discussions:

Character	Key Details & Speculation (Based on Leaks/Teasers)	Estimated Release Window
Ashveil	A new character introduced in Planarcadia teasers. Community speculation suggests a possible connection to the Galaxy Rangers and the Elation path.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Evanescia	A new character for Planarcadia. Widely speculated by the community to be the Honkai: Star Rail incarnation of Yae Sakura from the Honkai series.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Blade (New Form/SP)	Teased to appear in Planarcadia with a new outfit and potentially a new combat form or Path.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Silver Wolf (New Form/SP)	Similarly, shown in teasers with a new appearance, hinting at a possible evolved version or alternate Path.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Nihilux	A new character revealed in Planarcadia key visuals, described in teaser lore with a strict demeanor.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Stephen Lloyd	Stephen Lloyd is member #84 of the Genius Society. He is one of the creators of the Simulated Universe, alongside Herta, Screwllum, and Ruan Mei.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Sampo (SP)	Similarly, shown in teasers with a new appearance, hinting at a possible evolved version or alternate Path.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Nanook	Nanook (Inuktitut: ᓇᓄᖅ nanoq), also known as the Ruin Author or The Blemished One, is an Aeon in Honkai: Star Rail representing the Path of Destruction. THEY are the leader of the Antimatter Legion.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Pearl	Pearl is a rank P45 senior manager of the Strategic Investment Department in the Interastral Peace Corporation, and a member of the Ten Stonehearts. She makes her first appearance during Myriad Celestia Trailer: Stoneheart's Oath Ring: Both Ends of the Scale alongside her fellow Stonehearts.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
Opal	Opal is a rank P46 employee of the Strategic Investment Department in the Interastral Peace Corporation, and a member of the Ten Stonehearts. He makes his first appearance during Myriad Celestia Trailer: Stoneheart's Oath Ring: Both Ends of the Scale alongside his fellow Stonehearts.	Unknown (Post 4.0)
❓	❓	Unknown (Post 4.0)

> Important Note: The details and release timelines for all characters listed in the table above are highly speculative and subject to change. They are based on early official previews and unconfirmed leaks. Always wait for official announcements from HoYoverse for final confirmation.

 

All Characters by Element

Beyond the future, a vast array of characters is already available to build your ultimate team. Each character belongs to a Path (defining their combat role) and wields an Element (Fire, Ice, Lightning, Wind, Physical, Imaginary, Quantum). Here is a categorized list of the current playable roster as of early 2026.

Fire

Asta, Gallagher, Guinaifen, Firefly, Himeko, Hook, Jiaoqiu, Lingsha, Topaz & Numby, Trailblazer (Preservation), The Dahlia, Fugue.

Fire
Sparxie		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Elation
Asta		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Gallagher		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Guinaifen		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Firefly		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Himeko		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Hook		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Jiaoqiu		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Lingsha		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Topaz & Numby		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
The Dahlia		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Fugue		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility

Ice

Gepard, Herta, Jingliu, March 7th, Misha, Pela, Ruan Mei, Yanqing, Cyrene, Evernight, The Herta, Trailblazer (Remembrance).

Ice
Gepard		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Preservation
Herta		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Jingliu		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
March 7th		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Preservation
Misha		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Pela		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Ruan Mei		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Yanqing		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Cyrene		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Remembrance
Evernight		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Remembrance
The Herta		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition

Lightning

Arlan, Bailu, Jing Yuan, Kafka, Serval, Tingyun, Acheron, Aglaea, Moze

Lightning
Arlan		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Bailu		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Jing Yuan		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Kafka		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Serval		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Tingyun		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Acheron		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Aglaea		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Remembrance
Moze		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt

Wind

Blade, Bronya, Dan Heng, Sampo, Black Swan, Huohuo, Feixiao, Cerydra, Saber, Hyacine, Anaxa

Wind
Cerydra		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Saber		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Hyacine		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Remembrance
Anaxa		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Feixiao		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Black Swan		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Huohuo		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Blade		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Bronya		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Dan Heng		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Sampo		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility

Physical

Yao Guang, Hysilens, Phainon, Robin, Argenti, Clara, Luka, Natasha, Sushang, Boothill, Trailblazer (Destruction), Yunli, Hanya, Dan Heng Permansor Terrae.

Physical
Yao Guang		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Elation
Hysilens		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Phainon		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Robin		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Argenti		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Clara		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Luka		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Boothill		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Yunli		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Dan Heng Permansor Terrae		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Preservation
Hanya		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Sushang		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Natasha		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance

Imaginary

Mydei, Sunday, Rappa, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Luocha, Welt, Yukong, Dr. Ratio, Aventurine, March 7th

Imaginary
Mydei		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Sunday		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Rappa		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
March 7th		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Aventurine		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Preservation
Dr. Ratio		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Luocha		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Yukong		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Welt		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility

Quantum

Archer, Cipher, Castorice, Tribbie, Jade, Fu Xuan, Lynx, Qingque, Seele, Silver Wolf, Sparkle, Xueyi.

Quantum
Archer		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Cipher		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Castorice		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Remembrance
Tribbie		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Jade		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition
Sparkle		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Harmony
Xueyi		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Destruction
Lynx		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Abundance
Fu Xuan		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Preservation
Silver Wolf		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Nihility
Seele		⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Hunt
Qingque		⭐⭐⭐⭐	The Erudition

 

Conclusion

From the confirmed Elation pioneers of 4.0 to the mysterious figures waiting in the wings on Planarcadia, the world of Honkai: Star Rail continues to grow richer and more diverse. Whether you're planning your savings for Yao Guang and Sparxie or experimenting with the deep bench of existing characters, the possibilities for team-building and storytelling are nearly limitless. Remember to tune into the official 4.0 livestream for the final, confirmed details, and may your warp pulls be ever in your favor, Trailblazer!