Summary
- The Honkai Star Rail x Fate collaboration event starts on July 11, 2025, running through version 3.6.
- Saber and Archer are the main playable characters from the collaboration.
- Players will experience gameplay inspired by Fate Stay/Night’s Unlimited Blade Works route.
- The event introduces new Light Cones and gameplay features, including Noble Phantasms and Command Spells.
Honkai Star Rail x Fate Collaboration
HoYoverse has officially announced the exciting Honkai Star Rail x Fate Stay/Night: Unlimited Blade Works collaboration event.
Launching on July 11, 2025, this event will last for nearly three game versions, ending with version 3.6. Players will get to experience a story inspired by the famous Unlimited Blade Works route of the Fate visual novel and anime.
Honkai Star Rail x Fate Gameplay
The collaboration features a new gameplay mode centred around the Holy Grail War in the Penacony region. Players will battle against familiar Fate characters in rounds, managing health meters until one side loses. Alongside standard combat, players will receive buffs and have access to iconic Fate Noble Phantasms like Cú Chulainn’s Gae Bolg and Gilgamesh’s Enuma Elish.
Additionally, the event will introduce Command Spells, which players can use strategically during battles. To increase difficulty and rewards, players can raise the Corruption Level of the Holy Grail, enhancing enemy strength and buffs.
Playable Characters: Saber and Archer
The event adds two powerful five-star characters to Honkai Star Rail’s roster:
- Saber (Artoria Pendragon): A Wind-element Destruction Path character wielding the signature Light Cone A Thankless Coronation. Saber’s Core Resonance allows her to attack again and refill Ultimate Energy, making her a strong DPS and utility unit.
- Archer (Emiya): A Quantum-element Hunt Path character with the signature Light Cone The Hell Where Ideals Burn. Archer’s unique Circuit Connection state lets him repeatedly use his Skill until Skill Points are depleted. Archer is a free claim for all players throughout the collaboration duration.
Honkai Star Rail x Fate Collab Duration
The HSR x Fate collaboration officially begins on July 11, 2025, shortly after the version 3.4 update. The event will span until the end of version 3.6, providing players with ample time to experience the content, claim rewards, and summon the new characters.
Players will also encounter other Masters such as Aventurine, Boothill, and Robin, with story appearances by Lancer (Cú Chulainn), although Lancer will not be playable.
New Light Cones and Collaboration Rewards
Alongside Saber and Archer, new Light Cones will be introduced featuring unique effects tailored to these characters:
- A Thankless Coronation: Saber’s signature Light Cone.
- The Hell Where Ideals Burn: Archer’s signature Light Cone, which players can obtain by spending 200 Special Star Rail Passes during the collaboration.
Final Thoughts
The Honkai Star Rail x Fate collaboration is one of the most exciting events planned for the game’s 3.4 to 3.6 updates. With iconic characters Saber and Archer joining the roster, along with thematic gameplay and rewards, fans of both franchises will find plenty to enjoy.
So, make sure to mark your calendar for July 11, 2025, and prepare for an epic Holy Grail War in the cosmos.
