Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 Astropolis: Buy Accounts Before or After Launch?
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Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.5 "To Roll the Stars in Astropolis" launches on August 26, 2026, introducing the Astropolis region and the game's first summer alternate versions of existing characters. Here is how to time your account purchase.
What's New in 4.5
- Robin • Summeretto — 5★ Wind, Path of Remembrance, Phase 1, signature Light Cone Rise and Sing
- Aventurine • Waveflair — 5★ Quantum, Path of Elation, Phase 2 (September 12), signature Light Cone Summer Rides the Surf
- New region — Astropolis, the IPC's entertainment headquarters and vacation resort
- Reruns — Hyacine (Phase 1), Ashveil (Phase 2)
Buy Before or After Launch?
HSR servers are permanent and progress never transfers — always match the account's server to where you actually play. Existing meta characters hold steady value, while the new summer units will carry a launch premium. If you want Robin Summeretto or Aventurine Waveflair, accounts with them will appear in inventory shortly after each phase.
Current HSR Account Prices
- Robin — 1,600+ accounts, from $18.10
- Sunday — 380 accounts, from $51.29
- Firefly — 320 accounts, from $58.41
- Aventurine — 75 accounts, from $44.71
All accounts come with a 14-day warranty, changeable email, and unlinked mobile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Honkai: Star Rail 4.5 release?
Version 4.5 launches globally on August 26, 2026, and runs for five weeks.
Who are the new characters in HSR 4.5?
Robin Summeretto (Phase 1) and Aventurine Waveflair (Phase 2) are the first summer alternate versions in the game, with reruns of Hyacine and Ashveil.
Do HSR servers matter when buying an account?
Yes — servers are permanent and cross-server progress transfer is impossible. Buy an account on the server you actually play.