A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail has sparked excitement among fans, suggesting that a beloved character from Honkai Impact 3rd will soon join the game's roster. The sci-fi RPG by HoYoverse boasts a diverse cast spread across four explorable worlds, with characters like Sparkle and Castorice quickly becoming fan favorites. Now, another iconic figure from the Honkai universe may be on the way.

Given the deep lore connections between Honkai: Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3rd, it's no surprise that characters from the latter have been reimagined in the former. For instance, Raiden Mei and Bronya Zaychik have been adapted into Acheron and Silver Wolf, respectively. Welt, a key figure in Honkai Impact 3rd, even appears as the same character in Star Rail. Now, rumors suggest Yae Sakura will be the next to make the leap.

Honkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Playable Yae Sakura

A recent leak from trusted HoYoverse insider Luna reveals that Yae Sakura will debut as a playable character in Honkai: Star Rail during the Version 4 cycle. The leak, shared on Reddit, suggests her arrival will follow the introduction of the game's next playable world, expected in early 2026. While it's unclear whether this will be a new iteration of Yae Sakura or the same character crossing universes, fans are eagerly anticipating her arrival.

Yae Sakura's transition to Honkai: Star Rail wouldn't be her first appearance outside Honkai Impact 3rd. In Genshin Impact, she inspired the character Yae Miko, who shares many traits with her predecessor. HoYoverse has a history of reimagining its characters across games, as seen with the Chrysos Heirs in Amphoreus, who are variants of Honkai Impact 3rd's Flame-Chasers.

Upcoming Updates and Collaborations

Even before Yae Sakura's rumored debut, Honkai: Star Rail has plenty of exciting content on the horizon. The Version 3.3 update, launching soon, will introduce Hyacine and Cipher as new playable characters. Hyacine is a Wind Remembrance character, while Cipher wields Quantum Nihility abilities. Additionally, HoYoverse has teased a Fate/Stay Night collaboration, set to arrive in Version 3.4.

With these updates and collaborations, Honkai: Star Rail's roster is set to expand significantly, offering players new adventures and strategic possibilities. Fans of the franchise have much to look forward to in the coming months.