Castorice release in Honkai Star Rail: Banner details & more

Trailblazers are ready for a new 5-star character

The wait for the new 5-star character is almost over, as Castorice is all ready to make her debut in the first phase of Honkai Star Rail version 3.2.

A game-changing ability will be brought by her where she lets your party defy death, keeping allies in the fight even after a fatal blow. Let’s check out more details in this article.

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Castorice release date!

Castorice’s banner, Blossom to the Beyond, will be available with the Honkai Star Rail 3.2 update on April 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. (UTC+8) on all servers. Because the release occurs concurrently worldwide, the actual time will differ by area.

• Central European Summer Time (CEST): April 9, 2025, at 5:00 AM
• India Standard Time (IST): April 9, 2025, at 8:30 AM
• Japan Standard Time (JST): April 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM
• Pacific Time (PT): April 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM
• Eastern Time (ET): April 8, 2025, at 11:00 PM
• British Summer Time (BST): April 9, 2025, at 4:00 AM
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): April 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM
• New Zealand Standard Time (NZST): April 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM

If we follow the typical six-week cycle, then fans can expect that Castorice’s banner will run until April 30, 2025. This will be a great opportunity to save and collect the stellar jades to pull her till April 30.

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HSR 3.2 Phase 1 Banners

She isn’t the only one in the Honkai Star Rail phase 1 3.2 as she will be joined by some fan-favourite reruns. Here’s what fans can expect:

• Fugue (5-star, Fire, Nihility) – Great for DoT-focused strategies.
• Jiaoqiu (5-star, Fire, Nihility) – A top-tier support for burn comps.
• Pela (4-star, Ice, Nihility) – Excellent for DEF shredding.
• Castorice (5-star, Quantum, Remembrance) – A new DPS with a unique revive mechanic.
• Acheron (5-star, Lightning, Nihility) – A powerhouse for debuff-heavy teams.
• Fugue (5-star, Fire, Nihility) – Great for DoT-focused strategies.
• Gallagher (4-star, Fire, Abundance) – A solid healer for F2P players.
• Lynx (4-star, Quantum, Abundance) – Boosts HP and cleanses debuffs.

Featured Light Cones

• Those Many Springs (5-star, Nihility) – Jiaoqiu’s signature for burn synergy.
• Good Night and Sleep Well (4-star, Nihility) – Boosts DoT damage.
• Post-Op Conversation (4-star, Abundance) – Enhances healing.
• Boundless Choreo (4-star, Nihility) – Great for debuff-focused teams.
• Make Farewells More Beautiful (5-star, Remembrance) – Castorice’s signature Light Cone, perfect for maximizing her kit.
• Along the Passing Shore (5-star, Nihility) – Acheron’s signature weapon.
• Long Road Leads Home (5-star, Nihility) – Fugue’s go-to Light Cone.

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