LayarHijau — HoYoverse, the global interactive entertainment brand, announced that Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0, titled “No Aha at Full Moon,” is set to officially launch on February 13. The launch announcement was made on February 6, 2026, from Singapore.
This update will bring players to Planarcadia, a new world described as the playground of the Aeon of The Elation, Aha. In Planarcadia, popularity reigns supreme, and the populace finds boundless entertainment.
Trailblazers will have the opportunity to participate in the ‘Phantasmoon Games’ to compete for the honor of becoming the Aeon for a Minute. This new journey centered on The Elation will unfold in Planarcadia and continue throughout the year.
Planarcadia was formerly known as the World in Canvas, but after being managed by the Interastral Peace Corporation (IPC), the world revitalized and transformed into a bustling center of activity.
The arrival of the Express Crew will be welcomed by Madam Pearl, one of the ‘Ten Stonehearts’ from the Strategic Investment Department of the IPC. Planarcadia is also the hometown of Navigator Himeko and the place where the Astral Express restarted its journey fifteen years ago.
In ‘Duomension City,’ players will encounter imagenae, unique beings who live symbiotically with local residents, such as Meowton, the station master. The existence of the imagenae relies on the public’s Wishpower; they fade if forgotten, thus making the spread of entertainment crucial.
The main event of this journey, the ‘Phantasmoon Games,’ is reportedly designed directly by The Laughter. The competition is defined by its lack of fixed rules; the sole judging criterion is who can garner the most attention.
The winner of the Phantasmoon Games earns the right to meet the Aeon and receive the prize of ‘becoming the Aeon for a minute.’ As the game approaches, various factions, including the Astral Express, Masked Fools, IPC, Xianzhou Alliance, and Stellaron Hunters, begin to get involved.
Version 4.0 will also introduce two new 5-star Path of Elation characters: General Yao Guang (Physical), the Seer Strategist of the Xianzhou Alliance’s Yuque, and Sparxie (Fire). Sparxie is the most popular streamer in Planarcadia and bears a striking resemblance to the Masked Fool, Sparkle.
A new combat system, ‘Aha Instant,’ will be introduced, allowing Path of Elation characters to launch Elation Skills in succession when Punchlines accumulate. Furthermore, players who login after the launch will receive a reward of 20 free Warps and a new Ruan Mei Outfit at no cost.
Version 4.0 also features new events such as ‘Cosmicon Collective,’ which challenges enemies through card battles, and ‘Furbobo Weekly,’ where Trailblazers become magazine editors. Players will also receive 1,600 Stellar Jades from the Yao Guang luck event.
