HSR 3.6 Release Timeline & Official Announcements
Expected Release Date
Mark your calendars - Version 3.6 drops September 23, 2025, 10:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) for North American servers. European players get it September 24, 2025, 4:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1), while Asian servers see the update at 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8).
This follows HoYo’s tried-and-true 6-week cycle, but here’s what’s interesting: they’re calling this the longest main story quest sequence to date. We’re talking about wrapping up the entire Amphoreus arc by Version 3.7 - that’s a lot of narrative ground to cover.
Official vs Leaked Information
Here’s where things get spicy. HoYoverse actually confirmed both characters through drip marketing right after the 3.5 livestream, which basically validated what leakers had been saying for weeks. Evernight as Ice-element Remembrance? Check. Permansor Terrae as Physical-element Preservation? Double check.
But the real tea comes from beta test data. I’ve been tracking the changes between V1 and V2 iterations, and wow - Evernight’s ‘Memoria’ stack limit jumped from 99 to a whopping 999. That’s not just a tweak; that’s a fundamental shift in how her kit scales. (This is exactly why I tell people not to pre-farm based on early beta leaks.)
New Character Leaks & Banner Predictions
5-Star Character Analysis
Evernight (SP March 7th) is shaping up to be something special. She’s an HP-consuming support/sub-DPS with this adorable memosprite companion called Evey - think of it as March’s ice-powered Pokemon. Her Skill Day Gently Slips costs 12% of her Max HP to activate, which honestly had me worried about sustainability until I saw her kit synergies.
The real kicker? Her Ultimate O Wakeful World, Goodnight throws her into this Darkest Riddle state where enemies take 20% more damage while she and Evey get a massive 100% damage boost. At level 80 with maxed Traces, she’s sitting pretty at 53.7% CRIT Rate - and that includes the 30% from her Dark the Night, Still the Moon ability.
Permansor Terrae (SP Dan Heng) is basically what happens when you ask what if Dan Heng became a tank? He provides stackable shields based on his ATK stat - we’re talking up to 300% of his ATK value. His Ultimate replicates shield effects while dealing AoE Physical damage, plus he commands this Souldragon summon that honestly looks cooler than it probably is in practice.
The rumor mill suggests he might be free during 3.6. If true? That positions him as a direct Aventurine competitor that everyone can access.
Banner Schedule & Synergy
Phase 1 runs September 23 - October 15 with Evernight plus a Castorice rerun. This isn’t coincidence - Evernight provides 90% CRIT DMG buffs to Castorice’s memosprite (40% from Skill + 50% from Traces). That’s… honestly kind of broken when you think about it.
Phase 2 (October 15 - November 4) brings Permansor Terrae alongside an Anaxa rerun. Smart money says start saving now - Top up Honkai Star Rail resources become essential when you’re planning for multiple banners like this.
Gameplay Features & System Updates
Anomaly Arbitration Endgame Mode
Finally! A new permanent endgame mode that actually challenges veteran players. Anomaly Arbitration resets every patch and features 3 trial stages plus 1 final stage requiring - get this - 4 separate teams.
Unlock requirements are no joke: full-star Memory of Chaos Stage 12, Pure Fiction Stage 4, and Apocalyptic Shadow Difficulty 4. This is positioning itself as the absolute pinnacle content, and honestly? It’s about time we got something that emphasizes roster depth over just having one cracked team.
Quality of Life Updates
The Journey Highlights tab is a godsend - it centralizes all ongoing and upcoming events with proper reward tracking. No more hunting through seventeen different menus to figure out what you’re supposed to be doing.
They’re also adding an in-game Build Guide with recommended team lineups. As someone who gets asked what team should I run? approximately 47 times per day, this’ll be a massive help for newer players.
Equipment & Meta Analysis
Signature Light Cone Stats
To Evernight’s Stars comes with HP 1164.2, ATK 529.20, DEF 463.05. The Sleepless effect bumps Max HP by 30%-60%, but the real money is in those Noctis stacks - all memosprites ignore 20%-30% target DEF, with each stack boosting damage by 12%-20% (max 4 stacks).
Ascension’s gonna cost you: 385,000 Credits, 15x Flower of Alaya, 12x Seedling of Manas, 4x Bija of Consciousness, plus the usual suspects. Materials are farmable via Crimson Calyx: Bud of Remembrance and Black Tide enemies - start now if you’re planning to pull.
New Relic Sets
World-Remaking Deliverer gives +8% CRIT Rate for 2-piece, while 4-piece provides +24% Max HP for wearer/memosprite plus +8% team damage after Basic ATK/Skill with memosprite. Pretty straightforward support set.
Self-Enshrouded Recluse has conflicting leaks - either it’s a shielder set (+10% Shield Effect, +12% Shield Effect + 15% CRIT DMG for shielded allies) or CRIT-focused with Skill Point restoration. My money’s on the shield variant given Permansor Terrae’s timing.
Team Synergy & Strategic Planning
Evernight Compositions
The optimal Evernight DPS team looks like Evernight + Cyrene (coming in 3.7) + Remembrance Trailblazer + Hyacine. But here’s where it gets interesting - in Castorice teams, Evernight’s delivering those 90% CRIT DMG buffs I mentioned earlier.
That’s significant powercreep over Tribbie, and honestly? Her entire kit feels designed to prep for Cyrene synergy through essential buffs and true damage conversion. HoYo’s playing the long game here.
Permansor Terrae Applications
The rumored Phainon team - Phainon + Cerydra + Permansor Terrae + Sunday - positions him as the final puzzle piece for this high-tier archetype. ATK-scaling shields provide way more strategic flexibility than most sustain options.
If he really is free, that democratizes access to high-level sustain in a way we haven’t seen since… well, ever.
Pre-Update Preparation
Resource Priorities
Start farming Evernight’s Light Cone materials yesterday. Crimson Calyx: Bud of Remembrance and Black Tide enemies are your targets. Budget 28,800 Stellar Jade if you want both characters guaranteed - that’s 180 pulls each, and yes, it hurts to think about.
Consider buying Oneiric Shards online through BitTopup for competitive pricing and instant delivery if you’re running short.
Level your existing Remembrance characters for Evernight synergy, or prep your DPS characters to take advantage of Permansor Terrae’s sustain support. And remember - if those free Permansor Terrae rumors pan out, adjust your spending priorities accordingly.
FAQ
When does Version 3.6 release globally? September 23, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC/GMT-5 (NA), September 24, 4:00 AM UTC/GMT+1 (EU), 11:00 AM UTC/GMT+8 (Asia).
How reliable are these character kit leaks? HoYoverse confirmed both characters officially, but detailed kits come from beta testing. Core mechanics usually stay consistent, though specific numbers can shift before release. (See: Evernight’s Memoria stack changes.)
What makes Evernight potentially overpowered? Those 90% CRIT DMG buffs to memosprites in full Remembrance teams significantly outperform existing supports like Tribbie. Plus 53.7% innate CRIT Rate means she’s effective as sub-DPS too.
How much Stellar Jade should I save? 28,800 for both characters guaranteed. Factor in rumored free Permansor Terrae and prioritize based on your team needs - don’t just pull because they’re shiny.
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