Honkai: Star Rail version 4.4, titled 'In Ravages Does the Whistle Sound,' launches on July 15, bringing new characters and a Fate/stay night collaboration event to PC and handheld platforms. This update introduces fresh content for players who want to tackle the game on portable devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go. The release matters because it adds significant new characters and events that handheld owners can experience on the go.
New characters and Fate collaboration event arrive on July 15
The game update features the second phase of the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration. The collaboration introduces well-known figures from the anime series into the game, adding new playable characters to the existing lineup. The collaboration includes returning characters and new limited-time events that tie into the Fate franchise.
New playable characters include Himeko (Nova form), Rin Tohsaka, and Gilgamesh. Rin Tohsaka is a 5-star Quantum-Type character following the Path of Erudition, while Gilgamesh is a 5-star Lightning-Type character following the Path of Destruction. Players can claim Gilgamesh or Archer as a free limited 5-star collaboration character from July 24 until before Version 4.6 ends.
Returning characters include Sparxie, Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae, Evernight, Cerydra, Anaxa, and Aventurine. New events include 'Fate/Star Rail Night' and 'Antigraft Brickbuster' to engage players during the update period. miHoYo stated, 'The special chapter and second phase of the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration officially begins on July 24.'
The version 4.4 update launches on July 15, making this a timely announcement for players preparing for the release. Handheld PC owners can plan their storage and battery usage for the new content, which adds significant new characters and events to play on the go. The collaboration content allows players eager for the Fate/stay night crossover to finally access it on their portable devices.
Source: Honkai, Gematsu
