Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 to Feature Free 5-Star Character and Light Cone Event
Honkai Star Rail 3.4 introduces a Fate/stay night collab on July 2, giving players a free 5-star Archer and upgrade materials. Here's how to claim him.
In version 3.4, which will be a highly awaited collaboration with the Fate franchise, the Honkai Star Rail will also be launched. With this crossover, the players will also get a free 5-star character and special event, albeit with a minuscule catch that they should take note of.
Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] Collaboration Benefits Overview
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As official announcements say, the release of version 3.4 will be on July 2, 2025. Arguably the greatest point of this version is that a Fate 5-star character Archer will be added. As opposed to the majority of the premium characters that put a dependent on the quantity of the stored currency on the part of the players, Archer will be cost-free practically by only signing in the game throughout the event season. Such a giveaway makes each new and seasoned player able to experience the application of a powerful new unit in the team.
However with the purchase of Archer's signature Light Cone, named The Hell Where Ideals Burn, comes a condition. To claim it, the players will have to consume 200 Star Rail Special Passes on any current character warp banner. This is a little bit harder due to the fact that the passes are a scarce item and a lot of players stock-pile it to the next banners.
In order to make the process easier, developers have also confirmed that Archer will be given a complete set of upgrade materials so that players will be able to level him up to at least 60 at the very first instance. This bonus turns him combat-ready without going through any extra farming or grinding.
Fate has another character named Saber, which will be available on July 11, 2025 separate banners. Fans of either of the two characters must learn to save their resources, particularly, when they hope to summon Saber and get Light Cone of Archer at the same time.
To sum the matter up, Honkai: Star Rail 3.4 is turning out to be a rather interesting update with plenty of rewards on board. Although Archer is free, unlocking his maximum potential will be an activity that one will have to be involved in. Players are advised to make log-in slots early, redeem their rewards and use in-game choices smartly to maximize this special collaboration event.
