The Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 update features a unique three-phase schedule, spanning a total of 8 weeks. The highlight of this week is the end of Phase 2 and the highly anticipated start of Phase 3.

Here are all the details for Phase 3, kicking off on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (usually around 1:00 PM Turkey time):

Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 - Phase 3: "Farewell to Memories"

This is the final stretch of the update and will last approximately 15 days (January 28 – February 12, 2026). It's a big finale, especially for fans of Sunday and Aglaea.

Character Event Banners

No new 5-star characters are introduced in this phase, but two of the game's most powerful and beloved characters are making a return:

• 5-Star Characters:

  • Sunday (Imaginary / Harmony): A must-have support for teams using the "Summon" mechanic, providing energy and critical damage boosts.

  • Aglaea (Lightning / Remembrance): A high-speed, crit-focused DPS who excels at controlling the battlefield.

• 4-Star Characters:

  • Tingyun (Harmony)

  • Yukong (Harmony)

  • Dan Heng (Hunt)

Light Cone Event Banners

Signature Light Cones for these characters will also be available for a limited time:

• A Grounded Ascent (Sunday's signature)

• Time Woven Into Gold (Aglaea's signature)

What Awaits You in Phase 3?

1. Treasure Hunt Event: At the end of the update, you’ll have a chance to earn "Self-Modeling Resin" and plenty of "Stellar Jade".

2. Apocalyptic Shadow New Phase: A fourth phase will be added towards the end, challenging your strategic skills.

3. Double Reward Events: Increase your relic farming speed with events like Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange.

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