The Astral Express is pulling into the celebration station! As Honkai: Star Rail marks its spectacular second anniversary on April 26, 2025, HoYoverse is showering Trailblazers with cosmic gifts that'll make any spacefarer's jaw drop. Picture this: 1,600 shimmering Stellar Jade landing in your account alongside a heartfelt commemorative card from your favorite companion. Talk about a birthday bash that's truly out of this world! This stellar surprise comes hot on the heels of the explosive Version 3.2 launch that dropped on April 8, transforming the cosmos with new characters, nostalgic reunions, and enough political intrigue to fuel a dozen space operas.

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Quantum Queens & Wind Warriors

Hold onto your warp drives, because Version 3.2 introduces two showstopping 5-star characters turning the battlefield upside down. Leading the charge is Castorice, the Maiden of War, slicing through dimensions as a Quantum Remembrance specialist. Her banner's blazing across the cosmos until April 30 - that's your window to recruit this fierce Chrysos Heir! Hot on her stiletto heels comes Anaxa, the Wind Erudition virtuoso swirling into action from April 30 to May 20. These celestial siblings bring explosive new team dynamics to your roster. Between them? Just the small matter of three Light Cones, two uncharted planetary zones, and six limited-time events. Phew!

Anniversary Alchemy: Turning Gratitude Into Gifts

April 26 isn't just another hyperlane jump - it's the motherlode moment when every Trailblazer receives:

  • ✨ 1,600 Stellar Jade (cha-ching! That's 10 free warps right there)

  • 💌 Personalized Commemorative Card (straight from your closest companion's heart)

But wait - there's more icing on this cosmic cake! From now until Version 3.4, HoYoverse is letting you cherry-pick between two legendary 5-stars: the frosty genius Ruan Mei (Ice Harmony) or the coffin-toting healer Luocha (Imaginary Abundance). It's like choosing between ice cream and cake - except both options make your team unstoppable! Meanwhile, the Festive Gifts login bonanza dishes out 20 Star Rail Special Passes for just seven logins between April 9-May 20. Talk about low effort, high reward!

Galactic Galleries & Cosmic Cashflow

Feeling entrepreneurial? The Star Rail WORLD event (April 9-May 19) transforms you into an intergalactic curator running your own exhibition. Your mission? Rake in space bucks and snag the dazzling 4-star Light Cone "The Great Cosmic Enterprise." It's part business sim, part treasure hunt - with your artistic flair as the secret weapon!

People Also Wonder...

While arranging stellar exhibits or battling with Anaxa's whirlwinds, Trailblazers often ponder:

  • "Will these anniversary freebies disappear if I don't log in immediately?" (Nope! They'll wait in your mailbox like a patient butler)

  • "Can new players still get Luocha or Ruan Mei?" (Absolutely - just reach the required Trailblaze Level)

  • "Is Castorice worth skipping my Jade savings for?" (Quantum warriors? Always meta, darling!)

Cosmic Curiosities: Your FAQ Guide

Q: When exactly do the anniversary rewards arrive?

A: Mark April 26 on your astral calendar! Rewards hit mailboxes after 4:00 AM (UTC+8).

Q: Can I grab both 5-star selector characters?

A: Afraid not, space cowboy - it's one phenomenal character per captain. Choose wisely!

Q: How long will the Star Rail WORLD event run?

A: Your gallery management gig lasts from April 9 to May 19 - plenty of time to become a cosmic tycoon!

Q: Will Castorice and Anaxa get reruns later?

A: HoYoverse hasn't spilled those space beans yet, but limited characters usually revisit within 6-8 months.

Q: Do commemorative cards boost stats?

A: Nah, they're pure sentimental space memorabilia - but who doesn't love companion love notes?