Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1 Leak Hints at Free 4-Star Character Selector

A recent leak suggests Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1 will include a free 4-star character selector, potentially as part of a limited-time event. This selector would allow players to choose one of four characters: Qingque, Pela, Serval, or Asta.

This news comes as Honkai: Star Rail's 3.0 update approaches, introducing new gameplay elements and characters. While the game boasts 23 4-star characters, many haven't maintained their relevance in the meta. Newer 4-stars like Moze and Gallagher have gained popularity, but often require significant Eidolon investment to reach their full potential. Past updates offered free character selectors to help players obtain these Eidolons, and this leak suggests a similar event is planned for Version 3.1.

The leaked selector features characters released during the game's initial 1.0 cycle, including Asta, a character given early in the game. This aligns with rumors suggesting future releases will primarily focus on 5-star characters, potentially indicating a slowdown in 4-star additions.

Character Details:

• Qingque: Quantum, Erudition
• Pela: Ice, Nihility
• Serval: Lightning, Erudition
• Asta: Fire, Harmony

While Pela and Asta remain viable support characters, Qingque and Serval have been outclassed by newer DPS units. All four are also available for purchase in the in-game store. The trend of releasing more 5-star characters than 4-star characters has been observed since Penacony, with nearly 40 5-star characters already in the game. Further additions are anticipated with the upcoming Amphoreus update, including eight new 5-star characters and potentially two more from the Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/Stay Night crossover.

The 2.0 cycle only introduced four new 4-star characters (including March 7th's alternate form). The continuation of this trend, coupled with the limited selection in the leaked selector, raises questions about the future availability of new 4-star units in similar events. Despite this, players eagerly await Version 3.0, featuring the highly anticipated characters Herta and Aglaea. To prepare players for these additions, Honkai: Star Rail recently released new redeem codes for Stellar Jades and materials.