HoYoverse has announced the release of Honkai Star Rail Version 3.0, bringing exciting new content to players. However, the update will be preceded by a scheduled maintenance period that will temporarily restrict access to the game. The maintenance will take place on January 15, 2025, and is expected to last five hours. During this time, players will be unable to log in, but HoYoverse plans to offer compensation for the inconvenience.
Maintenance Schedule and Timings by Region
The maintenance will commence at 6:00 am UTC+8 on January 15, 2025, and conclude at 11:00 am UTC+8. Below are the region-specific timings to help players prepare for the downtime:
Americas (January 14, 2025)
- PST: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- MST: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- CST: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- EST: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Europe (January 14–15, 2025)
- WET: 10:00 pm to 3:00 am
- CET: 11:00 pm to 4:00 am
- EET: 12:00 am to 5:00 am
Asia (January 15, 2025)
- IST: 3:30 am to 8:30 am
- CST: 6:00 am to 11:00 am
- JST: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
- PHT: 6:00 am to 11:00 am
- KST: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Players are advised to plan their gameplay accordingly to avoid inconvenience during these hours.
Compensation for Downtime
To compensate for the downtime, HoYoverse will provide 600 Stellar Jade to eligible players. This reward will be delivered through the in-game mail system following the maintenance period. Only players who have reached Trailblaze Level 4 or higher before the maintenance begins will qualify to claim the compensation.
The Stellar Jade compensation aims to offset any frustration caused by the service interruption, ensuring players feel appreciated for their patience.
Anticipation for Honkai Star Rail 3.0
Although the downtime may disrupt regular gameplay, players can look forward to the exciting new content that Version 3.0 will bring. The update promises to introduce fresh adventures, characters, and improvements that will enhance the overall gaming experience.
As the countdown to January 15 continues, Trailblazers worldwide eagerly await the new chapter in Honkai Star Rail, embracing the temporary pause as a gateway to bigger and better things.