• Honkai: Star Rail version 3.6, "Back to Earth in Nevernight," is scheduled to launch later this month.
• The update officially arrives on September 24th.
• It features two new playable characters, fresh story events, and a challenging new trial mode.

As the weekend approaches, many players are on the lookout for the latest updates to their favorite games. While there's a short wait for Honkai: Star Rail's version 3.6, "Back to Earth in Nevernight," its arrival is closer than you might expect.

Fans won't have to wait long, as the update is confirmed for release on September 24th! This new chapter pits you against Miss Evernight and marks Dan Heng's return to Amphoreus.

Version 3.6 brings familiar characters into the spotlight in a new way, introducing the five-star Ice character Evernight and Dan Heng (Permansor Terrae) to the playable roster (which we've ranked in our tier list). Players at Trailblaze Level 3 or above can recruit Dan Heng for free during a limited-time event.

Express train to evernight

Beyond the new storyline and characters, the update introduces a recurring high-difficulty challenge called Anomaly Arbitration. Making its debut, this mode features three trial stages followed by a final stage. The trials require you to assemble three distinct squads, so having your best F2P teams ready is highly recommended for non-spenders.

Successfully clearing the trials unlocks the final stage. Completing all stages rewards you with a new item called an Interference Key, alongside other valuable loot. Additional events include the Dromas-raising activity "Nice Weather for Dromases" and the "Colorful Mayhem" event.

Furthermore, a new story replay feature allows you to revisit completed Trailblaze Missions, continuities, and specific story segments or cutscenes at your leisure.

These additions offer compelling reasons to return to Honkai: Star Rail when the update goes live. If you're seeking immediate entertainment, consider exploring our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week for other great options.