Honkai Star Rail is finally getting a Quantum male character, but there's a catch

HoYoverse has officially revealed the Honkai Star Rail x Fate collab characters, following a successful concert livestream. The special collaboration will, in fact, introduce Saber and Archer to the playable roster. The latter hails from The Hunt Path and will be the first Quantum male character that players can obtain in the game, but there's a catch.

HoYoverse will offer a free copy of the 5-star unit to commemorate the collaboration. However, Trailblazers will have a single opportunity to recruit EMIYA from the Fate collab, as he may not get a rerun banner. This article will further explore the first Quantum male character in HSR.

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Honkai Star Rail’s first Quantum male character may not return

The recent Honkai Star Rail x Fate collab announcements have created a buzz in the community. While some players were aware of the characters based on leaks and easter eggs, Trailblazers were waiting for some official confirmations. With HoYoverse revealing Saber and Archer, fans are deciding who to summon for.

In that regard, Archer, the first Quantum male character in the game, will be obtainable for free. If fans wish to increase EMIYA's Eidolons, they can do so by spending Star Rail Special Passes on his banner, which will be available for a limited time. However, the collaboration could be the only opportunity to get the character, as he may not return ever again once the event ends.

The same applies to Saber, who will only be accessible from the HSR x Fate banner. It seems the event will be conducted in version 3.4. There could be other featured characters as well during the update. Perhaps Phainon will debut in the patch to compete against the Fate characters.

Regardless, players are excited about getting the first Quantum male character for free. The recent leaks claim that he will burn through skill points to nuke enemies. He should be powerful enough to stand out, considering most Quantum units excel at their respective roles.

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When is Archer coming to Honkai Star Rail?

Archer will be available during the Honkai Star Rail × Fate collab, which launches on July 11, 2025. Trailblazers can log in to the game any time before version 3.6 ends to claim the free copy of EMIYA. Additionally, they can use the Star Rail Special Passes to obtain his Eidolons or pull for Saber from the collaboration event.

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