The highly anticipated Honkai: Star Rail has officially revealed the schedule for its upcoming Special Program, dedicated to showcasing the content of Version 3.4. This update is set to introduce one of the most awaited characters, Phainon, alongside a thrilling collaboration with the legendary Fate/Stay Night series.

Since the beginning of the Amphoreus chapter in Version 3.0, Honkai: Star Rail has expanded its roster with new characters and introduced the Remembrance path, significantly impacting the game's meta. Currently, the banners feature top-tier units like Cipher and Aglaea, but the arrival of Phainon in Version 3.4 is expected to shake things up even further. While leaks have provided glimpses of his abilities, players are eager for official details, which will be revealed in the upcoming livestream.

The Version 3.4 Special Program is scheduled for June 20 at 19:30 (UTC+8), under the title For the Sun's Set to Die. The livestream will delve into Phainon's gameplay mechanics, the Fate/Stay Night crossover event Unlimited Blade Works, and the collaboration characters Saber and Archer. Additionally, players can look forward to a preview of the next story chapter in Amphoreus. The broadcast will be available on Honkai: Star Rail's official YouTube and Twitch channels, with redeem codes for free Stellar Jades expected to be distributed during the event.

HoYoverse has already confirmed the rarities and elements of the new characters arriving in Version 3.4. Phainon will be a 5-Star Physical Destruction unit, likely debuting in the first phase of the update. Saber, a 5-Star Wind Destruction character, and Archer, a 5-Star Quantum Hunt unit, will also join the roster. Notably, Archer will be available for free to all players starting July 11, with no requirement other than logging in before Version 3.6 ends. However, Saber and Archer's banners will follow a unique structure separate from the usual limited-character ones, details of which will be clarified during the livestream.

Version 3.3 concluded with a major cliffhanger, featuring Cyrene's first appearance and Phainon's quest to obtain the final Coreflame. Leaks suggest that Version 3.4 will finally explore Phainon's backstory, including revelations about his true identity. The update is expected to launch in early July, assuming HoYoverse adheres to its regular release schedule.