HoYoverse announced a global collaboration between its hit sci-fi RPG Honkai: Star Rail and the streaming platform Crunchyrollwhich will offer exclusive benefits for both players and subscribers. The event will accompany the launch of the game version 3.7titled As Tomorrow Became Yesterdayscheduled for November 5, 2025.
This update marks the closure of the Amphoreus Sagaconsidered the longest story of the title, and will serve as a prelude to a new stage in the franchise. The collaboration will include free access to Crunchyroll Premium and in-game rewards, along with themed events that will run for almost three months.
Collaboration details
The event Honkai: Star Rail × Crunchyroll will take place from November 6, 2025 to the January 27, 2026with four consecutive phases. Players who link their account Star Rail with one of Crunchyroll will be able to obtain a 14 day free trial of the plan Premium Mega Fan and participate in special missions with rewards like Stellar Jades and Lost Crystals.
Additionally, during the first two weeks of the event it will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll he HoYoFair 2025 Special Fan Art Program: Chimerric Parkfeaturing artwork and content created by the global fan community. The initiative seeks to strengthen the link between the anime and video game audiences.
Official statements
Terry Liexecutive vice president of Crunchyrollexplained the purpose of this collaboration: “We know that about 80% of anime fans play related titles, and 40% dedicate more than 20 hours a week to games like Honkai: Star Rail. “We want to enrich your experience and create moments that connect your passions for anime and video games.”
What version 3.7 will bring
The next update will introduce Cyrene (Remembrance)a new five-star Ice-type character, who will star in the closing of the current arc. According to the official description, “Cyrene has accompanied the Trailblazers since the beginning of the Amphoreus journey, and in version 3.7 she will reveal her past and the secrets that surround her.”
Honkai: Star Rail is available free of charge for PC, PlayStation 5 and mobile devices. Other titles of HoYoverse as Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero They can also be downloaded free of charge.
What do you think of the alliance between HoYoverse and Crunchyroll for this new stage of Honkai: Star Rail?
