Honkai: Star Rail Getting IPC Character Pearl, 4.5 Stream

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HoYoVerse made two big Honkai: Star Rail announcements regarding the playable debut of IPC character Pearl and the launch of the 4.5 Special Program stream. Recommended VideosPearl is one the 10 Stonehearts from the IPC and is a character we previously saw in passing and in the story in Honkai: Star Rail. Speaking of which, the 4.5 Special Program stream for Honkai: Star Rail is called “”To Roll the Stars in Astropolis,” though there’s also a “Goodbye, All of Planarcadia” part mentioned. Here’s that placeholder:The last Honkai: Star Rail updates involved the next part of the Fate/stay Night crossover. Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 4.5 stream shows up on 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on August 14, 2026.