Summary
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According to a leak, version 3.1 of Honkai: Star Rail will feature free 4-star character selection with 4 units to choose from.
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The new leak suggests that players will be able to choose between Qingque, Pela, Serval or Asta as part of a limited-time event.
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Honkai: Star Rail has released more 5-star characters, which results in fewer new 4-star units.
A new one Honkai: Star Rail Leak has revealed that version 3.1 will feature free 4-star character selection, possibly tied to a limited-time event. Honkai: Star Rail will soon begin its 3.0 cycle, with several gameplay features and new characters in the game.
There are currently 23 4-star characters Honkai: Star Railand although very few of them occupy a high place in the meta, some units can be very useful on different teams. Recently released characters like Moze and Gallagher have quickly become fan favorites due to their versatility. However, to become powerful units, 4-star players often need higher levels of Eidolons. In previous updates, such as version 2.1 and 2.7, Honkai: Star Rail gave players the opportunity to collect these Eidolons easily through the free character selection. Now a new leak for version 3.1 suggests that the event will return with four units to choose from.

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Prominent community leaker HomDGCat has reported that a new free 4-star character selector is coming Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.1. According to the leak, players could choose between Qingque, Pela, Serval and Asta to add to their squad. The leak also suggests that the selector would be part of a timed event, similar to previous patches. All characters featured in the shortlist debuted in the 1.0 cycle, and Asta is even made available to players for free very early in the game. Previous rumors suggested that everything was imminent Honkai: Star Rail Characters are 5-star characters, so the new leak could support the notion that Amphoreus won't be releasing 4-star characters any time soon.
Honkai: Star Rail Leak Announces New 4-Star Character Selection in Version 3.1
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Qingque: Quantum, erudition
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Pela: Ice, nothingness
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Serval: lightning, erudition
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Asta: Fire, harmony
While Pela and Asta have remained good supporters since their debut, Qingque and Serval have long been overtaken by newer DPS characters. Additionally, all of these units can be purchased from the in-game shop. Players have been pointing this out since Penacony Honkai: Star Rail has followed the trend of releasing more 5-star devices than 4-star devices. There are almost 40 five-star characters in the game, so the difference between both tiers is significant. Eight additional 5-star characters are expected to debut with Amphoreus and the crossover in between Honkai: Star Rail And Fate/Stay Night Two more are rumored to be added.
During the 2.0 cycle Honkai: Star Rail has only released four new 4-star characters, including the March 7 alternate form. It's unclear whether Amphoreus will follow the same trend, but if the leaks prove true, future 4-star character selectors may not have enough new units to offer. Regardless, players should look forward to the next patch as version 3.0 adds the long-awaited The Herta and Aglaea. To help players stock up on pulls, Honkai: Star Rail recently released new redeem codes for free Stellar Jades and materials.