Trailblazers, mark your calendars! The Honkai Star Rail 3.8 “Memories are the Prelude to Dreams” special program is confirmed for December 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM CST (UTC+8). This livestream will finally showcase The Dahlia, the long-awaited Annihilation Gang member first teased during Penacony. Get ready for character reveals, banner announcements, free redeem codes, and event previews that’ll help you prepare for the December 17 update.
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Honkai Star Rail: Global Livestream Schedule
| Region | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Asia (UTC+8) | December 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM |
| North America (PST) | December 5, 2025 – 3:30 AM |
| North America (EST) | December 5, 2025 – 6:30 AM |
| Europe (CET) | December 5, 2025 – 12:30 PM |
| India (IST) | December 5, 2025 – 5:00 PM |
The livestream airs simultaneously across all regions, ensuring no one misses the reveals or limited-time redeem codes.
The Dahlia: Fire Nihility Support Arrives
The Dahlia is a 5-star Fire Nihility character who’s been on players’ wish lists since her Penacony appearance. According to leaks, she functions as a support and sub-DPS for Super Break damage teams, making her perfect for Firefly compositions.
Her rumored abilities include deploying zones that increase allies’ Weakness Break Efficiency while converting Toughness Reduction into Super Break damage. If accurate, she’ll become essential for meta team compositions focusing on break mechanics.
Want to prepare your account? Check our Honkai Star Rail farming guide and character building tips to maximize your resources before the update drops.
Expected Banner Lineup
While official confirmation awaits the livestream, speculation suggests:
Phase 1 (December 17, 2025): The Dahlia (new), with potential reruns for Firefly, Lingsha, or Rappa—all characters who synergize well with The Dahlia’s break-focused kit.
Phase 2 (Early January 2026): Possible reruns for Fugue, Lingsha, and Yunli, giving players another chance at these limited characters.
Planning your pulls strategically? Our banner history tracker and Stellar Jade calculator can help you budget wisely.
Three Free Redeem Codes Coming
Every special program livestream includes three limited-time redeem codes that expire within 24 hours. These codes typically reward:
- 300 Stellar Jade (total across all codes)
- Credits
- Character ascension materials
- Lost Gold Fragments
The codes activate during the livestream and work on a first-come, first-served basis with limited redemptions. Make sure to watch live or check our HSR code database immediately after the stream ends.
New Story & Event Content
Version 3.8 returns players to the Planet of Festivities, featuring familiar faces from previous story arcs. Expect new Archon Quest episodes that bridge the Amphoreus storyline conclusion with upcoming Version 4.0 content.
Limited-time events will offer generous Stellar Jade rewards to help fund your Dahlia pulls. Previous versions have included mini-games, combat challenges, and exploration tasks—3.8 should follow this proven formula.
Additionally, players can anticipate a new explorable map area and boss encounter reveals during the livestream, adding fresh endgame challenges for veteran Trailblazers.
How to Watch the Livestream
Don’t miss The Dahlia’s official debut! Here’s where to catch the special program:
Official YouTube: The primary platform for most viewers. Visit the Honkai Star Rail YouTube channel for the main English broadcast with live chat enabled.
Official Twitch: For those who prefer Twitch, find the stream on HoYoverse’s Twitch channel with concurrent streaming.
Multiple Languages: HoYoverse provides localized versions in Japanese, Korean, and other languages on separate channels. Check the official HoYoLab announcement for your preferred language stream.
Replay Availability: Can’t watch live? The full recording remains available on YouTube indefinitely. However, redeem codes have limited redemptions, so watch as soon as possible.
X (Twitter) Summary: HoYoverse posts condensed highlights with all three redeem codes on their official X account @honkaistarrail shortly after the livestream concludes.
For comprehensive update details, visit the official Honkai Star Rail website.
FAQs
Q: Will Version 3.8 be delayed from the usual six-week schedule?
No signs indicate delays for Version 3.8. The update should launch on December 17, 2025 (December 16 for NA servers) following the standard schedule. Livestream timing confirms HoYoverse is on track.
Q: How long do the redeem codes stay active after the livestream?
Redeem codes typically expire within 24 hours of distribution during the livestream. They also have limited total redemptions, so claim them immediately. Codes work across all platforms—PC, mobile, and PlayStation.
