Honkai: Star Rail Leak—Next Fate/Stay Night Collab Banners &

New Honkai: Star Rail leaks point to a Fate/Stay Night collab 2.0 with Gilgamesh and Rin banners coming in Version 4.3. Get the key dates and pull-str

Honkai: Star Rail Leak—Next Fate/Stay Night Collab Banners & What Players Need to Know

The Fate/Stay Night crossover was one of the biggest draws for Honkai: Star Rail in 2025, making Saber and Archer break out as meta-defining units. Now, a highly-cited leak suggests the collaboration is far from over: Gilgamesh and Rin are reportedly slated for version 4.3, potentially shaking up player strategies all over again. With collab content setting a high bar—and the gacha meta always shifting—here’s how the next phase could shape the Honkai: Star Rail landscape going into mid-2026.

At a Glance: Upcoming Fate/Stay Night Collaboration (Rumored)

Patch: Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.3
Expected Release: June 2026 (no official date published; subject to timezone announcements)
Banner Units: Gilgamesh (5★, presumed), Rin (5★, presumed)
Event Content: New missions and a possible return of the Holy Grail War game mode
Eligibility: All servers/platforms unless specified by HoYoverse
Current Collab Units: Saber (5★, standard banner) and Archer (free event character)

Important: All content in this section is unconfirmed. Details may change prior to the official HoYoverse livestream and patch notes.

Banner Schedule: What’s (Reportedly) Coming in 4.3

Below is a projected banner schedule for the upcoming collab, based on available leaks and common patch cycles. Always confirm with in-game notices and the official HoYoverse channels as the date approaches.

Patch	Phase	Start (Expected)	End (Expected)	Featured 5★ Units
4.3	Phase 1	Not stated	Not stated	To be announced
4.3	Phase 2	Not stated	Not stated	Gilgamesh, Rin (rumored)

Note: Exact banner start/end dates and times are not stated. Banner cycle is typically two phases of ~21 days each (UTC+8 server reset). This is not confirmed for 4.3 as of this writing.

Fate/Stay Night Collab: What’s Known & Why It Matters

The first Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night event (Version 3.4, July 2025) made a lasting impact. Saber debuted as a 5★ DPS, instantly recognized for robust single-target and AoE damage, while Archer, distributed for free, found value in newer domains with toughness-piercing effects. Both characters remain highly rated over a year later—underscoring HoYoverse’s commitment to playable collab content with real staying power.

If the 4.3 banners follow this formula, expect:

Gilgamesh as a potential Hunt or Destruction DPS with a focus on overwhelming damage output.
Rin might lean Harmony/support, potentially offering CRIT or DMG buffs, especially in synergy with Archer.

Not stated in official materials: Element, Path, Eidolons, or Light Cone candidates for either character.

Collab Event & Gameplay: What Could Return?

The previous collab’s standout was the Holy Grail War event mode, where players engaged in 1v1 bouts, select special buffs, and earned commensurate rewards. While there’s speculation this system might return for the Gilgamesh/Rin phase, no formal announcement or gameplay trailers have surfaced as of Version 4.2 launch.

Key event features from last collab:
– Integrated Fate/Stay Night characters across story and combat
– Event currency for unique collab items
– Free 4★/5★ character distribution (Archer)

As player feedback was strongly positive on event complexity and rewards, future iterations may follow suit. Still, reward details and duration for a 4.3 repeat are Unconfirmed—subject to change.

F2P, Low-Spend, and Banner Priority Guidance

Should You Pull for Collab Banners?

For F2P and low-spend: Collab banners are historically less likely to return, making them high-value if you care about exclusivity. However, consider whether your account is missing core sustain or DPS units from standard banners; skip if you are low on Star Rail Special Passes and need meta coverage.
Pity note: HoYoverse has not indicated if collab banners share pity with standard or event character banners. Plan to have at least 90 Star Rail Special Passes per 5★ target to guarantee, with more for constellations/Eidolons.
Banner overlap: There are community concerns about new forms of key units (ex: Blade SP) releasing in the same patch window. If targeting more than one limited unit, carefully allocate resources or wait for official banners to be previewed during the 4.3 livestream.

Teams & Synergies: Early Theories

With only rumor-level data on Gilgamesh and Rin, team planning should remain broad:

Gilgamesh Core: Presumed to function as main DPS, likely optimal with buffers (e.g., Asta, Bronya, or hypothetically Rin if she’s Harmony).
Rin Support: If implemented as Harmony, she may deliver DMG/CRIT buffs, but kit details, break effects, and Light Cone synergy remain unannounced.
Saber/Archer: Still strong options for multi-element coverage; Gilgamesh could add flexibility in mono-element teams if his Path complements Saber.

Event & Pre-Patch To-Do List

Save Star Rail Special Passes: Keep a strong balance given multiple limited banners in quick succession.
Complete Current Story/Events: Prior banner collabs required story progression for event access—finish ongoing tasks early.
Material Prep: Farm universal player XP and relics, as elements and Paths for Gilgamesh and Rin are not announced.
Watch for Preload/Preview Announcements: Livestreams and in-game notices typically go up ~2 weeks ahead of major collab events.

Unconfirmed/Subject to Change: What’s Rumored So Far

The following is based exclusively on leaks and community speculation:

Gilgamesh and Rin as playable units are referenced in a leak attributed to Full Stop Chan, reposted by Reddit user UltraYZU.
Path/element, kit design, banner order, and whether they will be free or gacha-exclusives remain unverified.
Collab event mode and event currency info is not stated.

All unconfirmed content is likely to be revised or changed by the time HoYoverse publishes official patch notes or livestreams.

Conclusion: How Fate/Stay Night Collab 2.0 Signals Star Rail's New Cross-Brand Standard

This next phase of Honkai: Star Rail x Fate/Stay Night has the potential to further elevate collab banners, with player expectations set high after Saber and Archer’s enduring impact. For those aiming to optimize pulls or secure rare units, resource management and event preparation will be key as 4.3 approaches. As always, EarlyGG will provide immediate updates and theorycrafting as soon as HoYoverse confirms official details.

For ongoing coverage:
– Best Saber Team Compositions (EarlyGG)
– March 7th’s New Form Leak Explained (EarlyGG)
– Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 Update Overview (EarlyGG)

Image Suggestions:
– Key Art of Saber, Archer, Gilgamesh, and Rin side-by-side in the Astral Express: Emphasizes the scope of the collab. Alt text: "Official Honkai: Star Rail and Fate/Stay Night collab characters—Saber, Archer, Gilgamesh, and Rin—in Star Rail's Astral Express setting."
– Screenshot of the Holy Grail War game mode: To aid players unfamiliar with the collab event format. Alt text: "Holy Grail War event interface from Honkai: Star Rail, showing team selection and rewards grid."

If more leaks emerge before the 4.3 livestream, readers can expect all future updates on EarlyGG’s Honkai: Star Rail page.