Honkai: Star Rail 4.7 Launch Set for Nov. 11, Ends Planarcadia Arc
Version 4.7, titled "Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars," adds Aeon ★ Aha as a limited 5-star on the Path of Elation and introduces the Affinitive Eidolon system.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.7, titled "Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars," will launch on Nov. 11, 2026, HoYoverse announced. The update closes the Planarcadia storyline and makes Aeon ★ Aha a playable limited 5-star character, according to cbr.com.
Aeon ★ Aha, also called Nihilux, arrives on the Path of Elation. The kit includes the "Aha Instant" mechanic, team Wishpower accumulation for THEIR Ultimate, and an Aeonic Authority effect that lets allies' attacks reduce enemies' Max HP.
The first half of the update brings back Silver Wolf LV.999, Sparxie and Yao Guang. Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan return in the second half.
Version 4.7 also introduces Affinitive Eidolon, a new character progression system that will first be usable by Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan. The update adds two events, "The Fluffy Movie: Overheated" and "Interastral Peace Gala: Road to Fame," while the "Phantasia Showstage" event offers Aeon ★ Aha's limited "Star Lotto" outfit among its rewards.
The Planarcadia storyline began in February. Honkai: Star Rail launched in 2023 and has surpassed 150 million downloads worldwide. The game is available on PC via the Epic Games Store, iOS, Android and PS5.
Quick answers
When does Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.7 release?
Version 4.7, "Now, Lay Laughter to All Stars," launches on Nov. 11, 2026.
Who is the new 5-star character in Version 4.7?
Aeon ★ Aha, also known as Nihilux, debuts as a playable limited 5-star character on the Path of Elation.
What is the Affinitive Eidolon system?
It is a new character progression system introduced in Version 4.7, first usable by Acheron, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae and Jing Yuan.