The Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 drip marketing campaign is expected to launch on October 21, 2025, unveiling Constance, the sole new 5-star character.
As Version 3.6 Phase 2 begins, fans are eagerly anticipating the next drip marketing wave. Based on HoYoverse’s consistent release pattern, the HSR 3.8 drip marketing is expected to start five days after Phase 2, with announcements going live on:
| Date | Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| October 20 | 9:00 PM | Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) |
| October 21 | 6:00 AM | Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) |
| October 21 | 12:00 PM | China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
These global timings ensure all Trailblazers can witness the reveal simultaneously.
Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Character: Constance aka The Dahlia
The biggest leak confirms that Constance, also known as “The Dahlia”, will be the only new 5-star character in Version 3.8. Long-rumoured units like Screwllum will not appear.
HSR Constance Details
- Path: Nihility
- Element: Fire
- Faction: Ever-Flame Mansion
- Role: Super Break Support
Despite early assumptions, Constance is not a Damage-over-Time (DoT) character. Instead, she’s a dedicated support designed to amplify Break Effect strategies, potentially redefining the meta ahead of Version 4.0.
She may serve as a specialised upgrade over general supports like Ruan Mei, offering tighter synergy in Super Break teams, similar to how Jiaoqiu and Aventurine optimised Acheron and follow-up builds.
HSR Constance Appearance and Lore
Constance has a striking gothic design:
- Long black hair with blue-grey undertones
- Demonic features: horns, tail, dark purple eyes
- Purple mole under her left eye
- Elegant outfit with a wide sun hat, black dahlia, wrap dress, and stiletto heels
She first appeared in the “A Night of Ever-Flame — Scene 33” trailer and later in Penacony’s story content. As one of the few survivors after Acheron assassinated Duke Inferno, she holds crucial secrets.
In a key moment, she interacts with Black Swan through memory, hinting that she knows Acheron’s true identity as an Emanator, a revelation that could reshape the game’s lore.
HSR 3.8 Constance Info via Anon Leaks
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Honkai Star Rail 3.8 Story and Events
The update will bring players back to Penacony, expanding its mysterious narrative. A new Remembrance Event Light Cone will also be released, possibly tied to Constance, Syrene, or another Remembrance-path character.
With Super Break teams expected to dominate in Version 4.0, Constance may synergise perfectly with upcoming units like Sparkle, a leaked Fire Elation character.
HSR 3.8 Banner and Release Speculation
- Constance will headline the first-phase limited banner.
- No rerun banners have been confirmed yet.
- The 3.8 update is expected around late November 2025, following the usual six-week cycle.
All in all, the Honkai Star Rail 3.8 update is shaping up to be a lore-rich, meta-shifting update. With Constance’s introduction, HoYoverse is pushing Break-focused strategies into the spotlight, rewarding players who master debuff and vulnerability mechanics.