Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 Release: Countdown to Launch and Maintenance Update

Posted by The News Pulse May 19, 2025 Post a Comment

The epic storyline on Amphoreus seems poised for its initial climax as the last of the Chrysos Heirs prepare to face off against Aquila, the formidable Sky Titan, all while navigating complex schemes back in Okhema. Battling on multiple fronts is always challenging, and our protagonists have already expended much of their energy, making this confrontation crucial once again.

The HSR 3.3 banners will introduce Hyacinth and Cipher as playable characters in the game, with both playing crucial parts in the unfolding storyline—unfortunately, this also ups their likelihood of becoming the next Chrysos Heirs at risk, based on previous patterns.

Below you will find all the relevant information on the topic. Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 start time and server downtime .

Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 – server downtime

The Honkai: Star Rail servers are scheduled to go offline on May 21, 2025, at 6am (UTC+8) in preparation for update 3.3. Here’s what that means for your timezone:

May 20, 3pm PDT
May 20, 5pm CDT
May 20, 6pm EDT
May 20, 7pm BRT
May 20, 11pm BST
May 21, 12am CEST
May 21, 3:30am IST
May 21, 6am CST
May 21, 7am KST/JST
May 21, 8am AEST
May 21, 10am NZST

It is anticipated that the Honkak: Star Rail servers will be unavailable for approximately five hours, following which players can log in and begin experiencing the features of version 3.3.

Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 – release time

HoYoverse typically requires only the planned five hours for updates, so assuming everything proceeds as scheduled, here’s when you can expect Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 to be accessible in your local time zone:

May 20, 8pm PDT
May 20, 10pm CDT
May 20, 11pm EDT
May 21, 12am BRT
May 21, 4am BST
May 21, 5am CEST
May 21, 8:30am IST
May 21, 11am CST
May 21, 12pm KST/JST
May 21, 1pm AEST
May 21, 3pm NZST

For every hour of server downtime, you'll receive 60 Stellar Jades as compensation, which means you can anticipate a total of 300 Jades. If the maintenance lasts longer than expected or if issues from the prior update affecting gameplay have been resolved, an additional 300 Jades are typically distributed.

Ensure you review your in-game mailbox and collect your reward within 30 days after the update; failing to do so will result in losing the currency.

Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 – download preparation

The preloading for Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 has started across platforms including PC, iOS, Android, and PS5. This lets you download most of the necessary files before the actual update becomes live, ensuring smoother gameplay as soon as version 3.3 goes online.

Honkai: Star Rail update 3.3 – file size

The size of downloads for updates in HoYoverse games can differ based on your device and which language packs you've chosen, yet generally speaking, for Honkai: Star Rail version 3.3, these are the expected file sizes:

PC: 10 to 11 GB (20 to 22 GB of free disc space required)
Mobile: Requires 3 to 4 GB of RAM with at least 12 to 13 GB of available disk space.
PS5: Around 80 GB

Be certain always to maintain extra available space on your device beyond just the download size of the update, because the game requires some additional temporary free storage for unpacking all the necessary data prior to installation.

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