Free currency in Honkai: Star Rail does not last forever. Redemption codes expire without warning, and missing even one means fewer pulls toward whatever banner is live right now. If you have not checked the active codes lately, this is your reminder.
Honkai: Star Rail regularly drops codes through livestreams, social media posts, and special events. Most hand out Stellar Jade, the game's premium pull currency, alongside Credits and consumable items like travel logs and fuel. The amounts per code are modest individually, but stack them up and you are looking at meaningful progress toward a full pull or two.
What the active codes are giving out
As of late April 2026, several codes are circulating across the Honkai: Star Rail community. These typically originate from HoYoverse's official livestream broadcasts and social channels, so they carry a limited validity window. You will want to redeem them sooner rather than later.
The codes available right now reward a mix of Stellar Jade and supporting materials. Livestream codes in particular tend to expire within 12 to 24 hours of going live, while promotional codes tied to milestones or partnerships can stay active for weeks. Here's the breakdown of what to expect from each type:
Each code can only be redeemed once per account. Attempting to enter an already-claimed code will return an error, not a duplicate reward.
How to actually redeem them
There are two ways to get your rewards. The first is through the official HoYoverse redemption website, which lets you log in and apply codes without even launching the game. The second is directly inside Honkai: Star Rail itself.
For the in-game method:
- Open the game and tap your avatar icon in the top left corner.
- Select Settings, then navigate to Account.
- Choose Redeem Code and type in the code exactly as written.
- Rewards land in your in-game mail within seconds.
The web method is faster if you are not near your device. Head to the official HoYoverse site, log in with your account, select your server, and paste the code. Same result, less friction.
What most players miss about code timing
Here's the thing: the biggest mistake players make is waiting. A code spotted on Reddit or a community Discord might already be hours old by the time you see it. Livestream codes are especially unforgiving on this front.
The key here is to follow HoYoverse's official Twitter/X account and the game's official Discord server directly. Community hubs are useful, but primary sources will always have codes first. Setting up notifications for HoYoverse's social posts costs nothing and saves the frustration of expired codes.
For a broader look at gacha game codes and freebies across multiple titles, browse more guides to keep your pull count climbing.
Keeping up as new codes drop
Version updates for Honkai: Star Rail follow a roughly six-week cycle, and each new version launch comes with a dedicated livestream that drops three codes simultaneously. Those three codes combined typically add up to 300 Stellar Jade, which is close to two full pulls. Missing a livestream does not mean missing the codes, as they get posted publicly shortly after, but the clock starts ticking immediately.
Pro tip: bookmark the official redemption page and check it the morning after any major HSR announcement. That window between a code going public and expiring is where you want to be.
The next major version update is the most reliable source of fresh codes on the horizon. Keep an eye on HoYoverse's announcement channels for the livestream date, and you will not miss the next batch. For the latest gaming news and updates across all platforms, check out the latest reviews and coverage at GAMES.GG.
