Honkai Star Rail Version 3.3 Update, Server Downtime, Maintenance Schedule and More

Version 3.3, “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise,” is coming up in Honkai Star Rail , due at a major game update. It is scheduled for release on May 21, 2025, at 06:00 (UTC+8), and with it comes exciting new content and optimizations, along with a maintenance window to miss. Here's everything you need to know about the update, including maintenance details, pre-installation information, and system requirements.

Maintenance Schedule and Impact

Honkai Star Rail will enter scheduled maintenance with an approximate duration of 5 hours, from 06:00 (UTC+8) on May 21. Players will not be able to start the game during the maintenance window, so plan your gaming time accordingly. Post-maintenance, a forced update shall be launched to enjoy the newly added content.

Due to the big size of the update, players should download the files over Wi-Fi. Also, it is wise to have more than sufficient free space on the device for the installation to go smoothly.

Version 3.3 Update and Maintenance Notice

The Express Crew will conduct version update maintenance on 2025/05/21 06:00:00 (UTC+8). After maintenance, the game will be updated to Version 3.3 "The Fall at Dawn's Rise."

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Pre-Installation: Speed Up Your DownloadIf you are excited about the new version and want to be one of the first to experience it when it goes live, you can do a pre-installation of the update. The pre-installation method is now accessible for PC, mobile devices (Android and iOS), and PlayStation users. Please follow the steps here for guidance:

• PC: Start HoYoPlay, and press the icon "Game Pre-Installation" located just near the Start Game button. When you install on PC, the game will not be interrupted; you can continue playing and download the files that you need at the same time.
  
• Mobile (Android/iOS): After the game is open, the login screen will show a “Resource Pre-Download” button at the bottom right. During the process, you are going to be prevented from playing the game, so just make sure that everything is in order in advance.
  
• PlayStation: The game does it itself, so when you boot it and enough storage is available, the process of the pre-installation will occur automatically.
  

File Sizes: Prepare Your StorageThe pre-installation process will demand different storage sizes depending on the device:

• PC: The pre-installation will be approximately 9.5 GB in size, and if you reserve 19 GB of space, the game will work smoothly in the future. It is, however, a good idea to have more than enough free space on your disk.
  
• Mobile (Android/iOS): At the start, the pre-installation process will need 2.9 GB to store data, but then you will need 11.6 GB of total storage after the integration process.
  

Server Downtime CompensationIt is a standard practice that when such major updates are conducted, game developers will give those who have been affected by the server downtime a compensation. In case your Trailblaze Level is greater than or equal to 4 before the maintenance time begins, the reward that you will receive within 5 hours after the update is 300 Stellar Jade via the in-game mail. Nevertheless, do not forget to claim your prizes before the update phase is over.


System RequirementsSo, to obtain the best possible results from the most recent update, the following are the minimum and maximum system requirements for each platform:

• PC: The best performance is with an i7 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a discrete graphics card like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or a better version of graphics. Those who use Windows 10 (64-bit) or a higher version will get the best gaming experience.
  
• Android: The devices with Snapdragon 855, Dimensity 1000, or Kirin 990 processors are the most recommended ones, with 6GB of RAM and Android 9.0 or later as a requirement.
  
• iOS: iPhone or iPads with A12 processors or higher having iOS 12.0 or a higher version will work properly and will provide a smooth gaming experience.
  

Even if your device complies with the spec requirements, it is still possible to play. The gameplay, but, may not be as smooth as on high-end devices.

What To Expect In The Upcoming Patch of Honkai Star Rail?The Honkai Star Rail Version 3.3 update has a slew of new features that will provide gamers with an enjoyable gaming experience. The “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise” patch while remaining vague about the specifics assures a lot of game content for fans to indulge in. Anticipate the launch of new characters, the improvement of the system, the fixing of bugs, and then some, to keep the game fun and exciting.


Consequently, don’t forget to get yourself ready for the forthcoming downtime, pre-install the important files, and verify that your device is up-to-date with the requirements so that you can start playing the new version as soon as it comes out. Have fun, Trailblazers!