Exciting news for Honkai: Star Rail fans as fresh leaks suggest a major character addition coming with the game's third anniversary celebration. According to insider information, Yae Sakura from Honkai Impact 3rd might be making her way to the space-faring RPG next year.

As a spiritual successor to Honkai Impact 3rd, Star Rail has consistently incorporated beloved characters from its predecessor through alternate universe versions. The potential inclusion of Yae Sakura follows this tradition, joining other crossover characters like Bronya, Seele, and Welt Yang who have already made the dimensional leap.

Reliable leaker Anon Leaks has shared details suggesting Yae Sakura will debut in Version 4.2 (expected April 2026) as an Ice-type character following the Elation Path. Interestingly, developers might be creating a specialized team composition called "Elation Battleship" designed specifically around her abilities.

The leaks align with previous information about Star Rail's upcoming fifth world, which is rumored to introduce the Elation Path as a new gameplay mechanic. Yae Sakura would join other characters like a Trailblazer variant and a new version of Sparkle in this thematic expansion.