Honkai: Star Rail 4.6-4.8 Leaks: Pearl, Nihilux & ZZZ Collab Complete Guide!

Are you enjoying Version 4.4 so far? With the highly anticipated Fate/stay night collaboration banners right around the corner, are you ready to pull?

To help you plan your Stellar Jades well in advance, we’ve gathered the freshest community leaks regarding Honkai: Star Rail Versions 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8! From single 5-star banner cycles to the groundbreaking Zenless Zone Zero crossover, here is everything you need to know.

▍HSR 4.6-4.8 Banner Overview

Versions 4.6 and 4.7 are expected to feature a unique single new 5-star banner schedule, giving players room to breathe before the massive crossover in Version 4.8.

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▍HSR 4.6-4.8 Character Breakdown

1. Pearl (Version 4.6)

• Backstory & Lore: Pearl is an esteemed member of the IPC’s "Ten Stonehearts" (alongside Aventurine, Topaz, and Jade).

• Current Leaks & Positioning: Releasing as a Wind / Path of Elation character, Pearl is leaked to be a high-speed Sustain / Support. Her kit revolves around shielding/healing while providing team-wide action advances and energy boosts tailored specifically for Elation team comps.

2. Nihilux (Version 4.7)

• Backstory & Lore: Positioned as a major figure tie-in for the unfolding story arc leading toward Amphoreus.

• Current Leaks & Positioning: Nihilux is a Lightning / Path of Elation character who will serve as the premier Hypercarry Main DPS for the Elation archetype. Early reports indicate she features an alternate playable transformation form (similar to Cyrene), complete with high-frequency follow-up and burst mechanisms.

3. ZZZ Collab: Astra Yao & Ellen Joe (Version 4.8)

Version 4.8 takes the Astral Express straight to New Eridu for a full dedicated Zenless Zone Zero crossover update!

Astra Yao:

• In ZZZ: Astra Yao is a world-renowned idol and superstar with an ethereal presence.

• HSR Speculated Role: In Honkai: Star Rail, Astra Yao is expected to translate into a premium Support / Buffer, boosting allies' damage output with rhythm-based buffs and crowd utility.

Ellen Joe:

• In ZZZ: Ellen Joe is the iconic shark-tailed maid from Victoria Housekeeping Co., famous for her rapid dash mechanics and deadly Ice slash attacks.

• HSR Speculated Role: In HSR, Ellen is set to be an Ice Main DPS (likely Destruction or Hunt), bringing burst single-target and AOE Ice damage with fast action turns to dominate the turn-based field.

Bonus Crossover: Meanwhile, HSR’s very own Robin will be crossing over into New Eridu as a special guest in Zenless Zone Zero!

💡 Not familiar with Zenless Zone Zero? ZZZ is HoYoverse’s hit urban fantasy action-RPG set in a stylish, post-apocalyptic metropolis. Conveniently, ZZZ is celebrating its massive Anniversary on July 29th, packed with free pull rewards and a Free S-Rank Agent Selector!

To learn which free 5-star character fits your team best, check out our dedicated guide: [ZZZ Version 3.1 Anniversary: Free S-Rank Agent + W-Engine Selector — Who Should You Pick?].

▍FAQs about HSR Ver 4.6-4.8

1: When will Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 be released?

Version 4.6 is projected to launch around October–November 2026, followed by Version 4.7 in November–December 2026, and Version 4.8 (the ZZZ collaboration update) arriving around late 2026 to early 2027.

2: Why are Version 4.6 and 4.7 only releasing one new 5-star character each?

Leaks suggest HoYoverse is implementing a single 5-star banner format for 4.6 and 4.7 to focus on establishing the new Path of Elation archetype, while giving players time to save up resources before the massive Version 4.8 crossover.

3: How do Pearl and Nihilux synergize in the Path of Elation meta?

Pearl (4.6 Wind Elation) acts as the high-speed sustain and energy engine, while Nihilux (4.7 Lightning Elation) serves as the primary hypercarry DPS with a unique transformation form. Together, they form the core foundation of Elation-focused teams.

4: Are the ZZZ collaboration characters in Version 4.8 limited-time exclusives?

Yes. Crossover characters like Astra Yao and Ellen Joe in Version 4.8 are limited-time collaboration units. Since crossover banners rarely return, saving extra Stellar Jades in advance is highly recommended.

▍Conclusion

With back-to-back meta-defining Elation units in 4.6 and 4.7 followed by the iconic Zenless Zone Zero crossover in 4.8, keeping your Stellar Jade balance high is essential!

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