Honkai Star Rail 3.6 has finally been revealed with its “Back to Earth in Evernight” program, bringing new characters, areas, bosses, relics, and events. Fans now have a much clearer look at what’s coming over the next patch, and there’s a lot to unpack.

Evernight and Dawning Arrive in 3.6

The highlight of the update is the addition of two new characters: Evernight and Dawning. Evernight fights with her umbrella, summoning jellyfish and detonations with strong damage potential. Dawning, meanwhile, brings powerful shielding abilities, a dragon summon, and one of the flashiest ultimates yet. His animations continue the tradition of making him a fan favorite.

The first phase banners will feature Evernight alongside reruns like Hera, while Dawning will anchor the second half with support from four-stars such as Sushang, Hana, and Serval. Dawning is also being given out as a free five-star during this patch, making him one of the most accessible high-value additions so far.

New Areas, Bosses, and Relics

Patch 3.6 expands the game world with two fresh areas for exploration. One is a golden “tree” zone filled with new enemies, while the other remains partially under wraps. Both promise additional treasure chests, combat encounters, and lore expansion.

A brand-new boss will be introduced, designed around shield interactions that tie directly into Dawning’s kit. This fight is expected to later show up in Memory of Chaos, adding more strategic depth for shield users.

Two new relic sets are also on the way: one optimized for Evernight and another for Dawning and shield-focused characters like Aventurine. These sets will likely be must-farms for anyone planning to pull the new arrivals.

Events, Rewards, and Free Content

3.6 introduces multiple limited-time events. The standout is a nurturing event where players raise a hatchling left behind by Anaka, creating a “parenting” mini-game experience. Another event focuses on combat challenges with randomized buffs and enemy gimmicks, while returning favorites like Gift of Odyssey bring free summons.

The update also adds an expanded endgame anomaly mode, requiring three separate teams to clear escalating battles before facing the final boss Lagos. Rewards include medals, avatar frames, a pet, and a new dice mechanic that allows rerolling sub-stats. Free login rewards, such as dice, Stellar Jade, and a special gift from Pom-Pom, will also be distributed.

Story Updates and Animated Shorts

The Trailblaze mission continues with a new Evernight chapter. This expands the overarching story while deepening connections with both Evernight and Dawning. Two new animated shorts are also coming, focusing on Dawning and March 7th.

A surprise addition is the announcement of Don Heng Imbibitor Lunae being available as a free five-star, unlocked via mailbox rewards later in the patch. With this, version 3.6 becomes one of the most generous updates yet in terms of free content.