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Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 was released on April 21, 2026 for the NA Server and April 22, 2026 for EU and Asia Servers. See the HSR 4.2 banners, 4.2 characters, 4.2 drip marketing news, and other news on Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 content in this guide!
List of Contents
- HSR 4.2 Release Date
- HSR 4.2 Summary
- HSR 4.2 Banners
- HSR 4.2 New Characters
- HSR 4.2 New Light Cones
- HSR 4.2 Reruns
- HSR Third Anniversary
- HSR 4.2 Character Buffs
- HSR 4.2 New Mission
- HSR 4.2 New Maps
- HSR 4.2 New Events
- HSR 4.2 New Items
- HSR 4.2 New Boss
- HSR 4.2 Currency Wars
- HSR 4.2 New Cosmetics
- HSR 4.2 Optimizations and Updates
- HSR Related Guides
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Release Date
HSR 4.2 Release on April 21, 2026 (UTC-5)
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| Release Date | April 21, 2026 (NA Servers) April 22, 2026 (EU/Asia Servers) |
Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.2 was released on April 21, 2026 (UTC-5). Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Evanescia are the featured characters in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2! Version 4.2 also includes special events for Honkai: Star Rail's Third Anniversary.
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Star Rail 4.2 Release Times for All Servers
| Server | 4.2 Release Schedules |
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| North America | April 21, 2026 10:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5) |
| Europe | April 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1) |
| Asia | April 22, 2026 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
| TW, HK, MO | April 22, 2026 11:00 AM (UTC/GMT+8) |
Star Rail 4.2 Release Countdown
| Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Countdown |
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| Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 is now Live! |
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Summary
Version 4.2 Content Summary
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Banners
HSR 4.2 Banners Release Date and Schedule
- Silver Wolf Lv.999 Banner (Apr. 21, 2026 - May 13, 2026)
- 4.2 Phase 1 Indelible Coterie (Apr. 21, 2026 - May 13, 2026)
- 4.2 Phase 1 Light Cones (Apr. 21, 2026 - May 13, 2026)
- Evanescia Banner (May 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026)
- 4.2 Phase 2 Indelible Coterie (May 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026)
- 4.2 Phase 2 Light Cones (May 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026)
The Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 banners featured Silver Wolf Lv.999 in Phase 1 and Evanescia in Phase 2. Multiple character reruns via the Indelible Coterie banner were also available in Version 4.2.
The Phase 1 Indelible Coterie reruns included The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly. For Phase 2, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao were available again in their rerun banners.
All Current and Upcoming Warp Banners
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Banner in HSR 4.2 Phase 1
| HSR 4.2 Banners - Phase 1 Character Release | |
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 Duration: 04/21 (UTC-5) - 05/13/2026 (Server Time) |
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In Phase 1 of Honkai: Star Rail 4.2, Silver Wolf Lv.999's Banner started on April 21, 2026 for the NA server and April 22, 2026 for EU and Asia. Silver Wolf Lv.999's Banner ended on May 13, 2026 for all servers.
The featured 4-star characters in Silver Wolf Lv.999's Banner were Gallagher, Xueyi, and Hook.
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Banner Schedule and Rates
Indelible Coterie in HSR 4.2 Phase 1
| HSR 4.2 Banners - Phase 1 Character Reruns | |
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 Duration: 04/21 (UTC-5) - 05/13/2026 (Server Time) |
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.2's first phase also featured character reruns for The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly via the Indelible Coterie banner, which ran from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) to May 13, 2026 (Server Time).
The rate-up 4-star characters in the Phase 1 Indelible Coterie were also Gallagher, Xueyi, and Hook.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 4.2 Phase 1 Light Cone Banners
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 Brilliant Fixation |
 Coalesced Truths |
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Silver Wolf Lv.999's Light Cone, Welcome to the Cosmic City, was featured in the Phase 1 Brilliant Fixation of Version 4.2 from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) to May 13, 2026 (Server Time).
Never Forget Her Flame, Make Farewells More Beautiful, and Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest also had reruns via the Coalesced Truths banner at the same time.
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 4.2 Phase 1's Brilliant Fixation and Coalesced Truths were Poised to Bloom, Indelible Promise, and Eyes of the Prey.
Evanescia Banner in HSR 4.2 Phase 2
| HSR 4.2 Banners - Phase 2 Character Release | |
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 Duration: 05/13/2026 - 05/31/2026 (UTC-5) |
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For Phase 2 of Honkai: Star Rail 4.2, Evanescia's Banner was available from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5). The featured 4-star characters in Evanescia's Banner were Guinaifen, Lynx, and Sushang.
Evanescia Banner Schedule and Rates
Indelible Coterie in HSR 4.2 Phase 2
| HSR 4.2 Banners - Phase 2 Character Reruns | |
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 Duration: 05/13/2026 - 05/31/2026 (UTC-5) |
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.2's second phase also had character reruns for Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao via the Indelible Coterie banner, which also ran from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5).
The rate-up 4-star characters in the Phase 2 Indelible Coterie were also Guinaifen, Lynx, and Sushang.
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates
HSR 4.2 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners
| HSR 4.2 Phase 2 Light Cone Banners | |||||
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 Brilliant Fixation |
 Coalesced Truths |
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Evanescia's Light Cone, Until the Flowers Bloom Again, was featured in the Phase 2 Brilliant Fixation of Version 4.2 from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5).
If Time Were a Flower, A Grounded Ascent, and I Venture Forth to Hunt had reruns via the Coalesced Truths banner at the same time.
The 4-star rate-up Light Cones in 4.2 Phase 2's Brilliant Fixation and Coalesced Truths are Swordplay, Memories of the Past, and Shared Feeling.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Characters
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Release in 4.2 Phase 1
Silver Wolf Lv.999 is a 5-star Imaginary and Elation character who was released in Phase 1 of Version 4.2. This is another version of Silver Wolf as she appears in Planarcadia.
Silver Wolf Lv.999 Best Builds and Teams
Evanescia Release in 4.2 Phase 2
Evanescia is a Physical and Elation 5-star character who was released in Phase 2 of Version 4.2.
Evanescia Best Builds and Teams
Elation Trailblazer in Version 4.2
The Trailblazer's new form was released along with Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. Their new form uses the Lightning element and follows the Path of Elation. Players can unlock the Elation Trailblazer (Lightning) during the Trailblaze Mission of Version 4.2.
Elation Trailblazer Best Builds and Teams
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Light Cones
HSR 4.2 New Light Cones
| New Light Cones in HSR 4.2 | ||
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Welcome to the Cosmic City
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Until the Flowers Bloom Again
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 Tomorrow, Together
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 included the release of 3 new Light Cones! Welcome to the Cosmic City is Silver Wolf Lv.999's signature Light Cone that could be pulled from the Brilliant Fixation from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) to May 13, 2026 (Server Time).
Evanescia's Light Cone, Until the Flowers Bloom Again, could be pulled from the Phase 2 Brilliant Fixation from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5).
Lastly, Tomorrow, Together is a new 4-star Elation Light Cone that could be obtained from the Cosmic Data Roaming anniversary event.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Reruns
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Rerun Characters
| Rerun Characters in HSR 4.2 | ||
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The Dahlia
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Castorice
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Firefly
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Tribbie
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Sunday
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Feixiao
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Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 featured multiple Indelible Coterie reruns throughout the patch. In Phase 1 of 4.2, The Dahlia, Castorice, and Firefly had reruns from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) to May 13, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2 of Version 4.2, Tribbie, Sunday, and Feixiao were available again from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5).
Indelible Coterie Banner Schedule and Rates
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Rerun Light Cones
| Rerun Light Cones in HSR 4.2 | ||
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Never Forget Her Flame
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Make Farewells More Beautiful
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Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest
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If Time Were a Flower
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A Grounded Ascent
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I Venture Forth to Hunt
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Coalesced Truths also featured multiple Light Cone reruns throughout all of 4.2. In Phase 1, Never Forget Her Flame, Make Farewells More Beautiful, and Whereabouts Should Dreams Rest had reruns from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) to May 13, 2026 (Server Time).
For Phase 2, the featured rerun Light Cones were If Time Were a Flower, A Grounded Ascent, and I Venture Forth to Hunt from May 13, 2026 (Server Time) to May 31, 2026 (UTC-5).
Coalesced Truths Banner Schedule and Rates
Honkai: Star Rail Third Anniversary
HSR 3rd Anniversary on April 26, 2026
Honkai: Star Rail's Third Anniversary celebration began in Phase 1 of Version 4.2. 1,600 Stellar Jades and 10 Fuel are granted to players who log in during the Anniversary Day on April 26, 2026!
The 3rd anniversary celebration also includes various in-game, web, and offline events to commemorate the special occasion. With this, players will be able to get valuable in-game rewards like Stellar Jades and Star Rail Special Passes!
Star Rail Third Anniversary 2026 Guide
Cosmic Data Roaming
Cosmic Data Roaming is the Anniversary Flagship event that's availble in Version 4.2. In the event, you'll act as a streamer broadcasting the Astral Express' experiences from their expedition. Complete event objectives to earn various rewards including the 4-star Elation Light Cone, Tomorrow, Together!
Cosmic Data Roaming Event Guide
Free 5-Star Characters in Version 4.2
In line with Honkai: Star Rail's third anniversary, Huohuo and Robin became 5-star characters that can be redeemed for free with the Version 4.2 update!
Huohuo and Robin can be obtained with Golden Companion Spirits in the Stellar Convergence shop. Players can receive a free Golden Companion Spirit by logging in from Version 4.2 until the end of Version 4.4!
Free 5-Star Characters in Version 4.2
Festive Gifts
Festive Gifts is an event where players can get 20 Star Rail Special Passes by logging in for 7 days during Version 4.2.
To The Ones That Blaze Mail
In To The Ones That Blaze, players can select a companion to receive a special letter from on Honkai: Star Rail's third anniversary on April 26, 2026. This mail comes with 1,600 Stellar Jades and 10 Fuel!
Triple Drops in Relic and Calyx Events
Planar Fissure 300%, Realm of the Strange 300%, and Garden of Plenty 300% will make a return for Honkai: Star Rail's third anniversary in 2026! Players will be able to get triple the relics and Calyx drops when challenging Caverns of Corrosion, Simulated Universe Worlds, and Crimson and Golden Calyxes!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Character Buffs
Firefly, Huohuo, Seele, and Welt Buffs
Firefly, Huohuo, Seele, and Welt received Novaflare character buffs in Version 4.2! Players can try out their buffed kits in the Novaflare event to obtain Stellar Jades.
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Mission
So Laughed the Masses in HSR 4.2
So Laughed the Masses is the new Trailblaze Mission in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. In this mission, Fulwish will invite all Supplicants to Seafeld City, where she plans to televise a debate on what kind of future the Phantasmoon Games will bring to the world. See how the story unfolds as the Trailblazer takes their stand!
So Laughed The Masses Mission Guide
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Maps
New Maps in HSR 4.2
| HSR 4.2 Planarcadia Maps | |
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 Seafeld City |
 Seafeld TV Tower |
Seafeld City and Seafeld TV Tower are 2 new Planarcadia maps that were released in Version 4.2. These areas can be unlocked by progressing through the 4.2 Trailblaze Mission!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Events
HSR 4.2 Events Schedule
| Event | Schedule & Summary |
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| Cosmic Data Roaming |
Start: 04/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Become a game streamer and broadcast the Astral Express' trailblazing journey to earn various rewards, including a 4-star Light Cone! |
 Cosmicon, Roll On Again! |
Start: 04/29/2026 - 06/01/2026 The Cosmicon, Roll On dice game returns with new gameplay that involves teaming up to defeat the boss! |
 Express Renovation Escapade |
Permanently available from 4.2 Spruce up the Party Car with new decorations and Cat Cake pets, then invite other Trailblazers over to visit! |
 Relic Recon |
Start: 04/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Complete missions to open chests containing Relics and Planar Ornaments for a target character! |
 Aha's Chosen |
Start: 04/10/2026 - 04/26/2026 Participate in the web event to obtain Stellar Jades and the chance to win Honkai: Star Rail merch and a Silver Wolf Lv.999-themed car! |
 Phantasmoon New Game |
Start: 04/23/2026 - 05/06/2026 Complete web event missions as they gradually roll out to get up to 800 Stellar Jades! |
| Festive Gifts |
Start: 04/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Log in for 7 days during Version 4.2 to obtain 20 Star Rail Special Passes! |
| Stellar Companion |
Start: 04/22/2026 - End of 4.4 Log in from 4.2 to the end of 4.4 to get a Golden Companion Spirit, which can be exchanged for a free 5-Star! |
 Annual Trailblaze Report |
Start: 04/26/2026 - 05/07/2026 View your 3rd Anniversary Data Review Report to get 180 Stellar Jades! |
 Cherished Recollection |
Start: 04/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Reach milestones by purchasing Oneiric Shards to obtain special rewards! |
| Novaflare |
Start: 04/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Test out the buffed kits of Welt, Huohuo, Seele, and Firefly to get Stellar Jades! |
 300% Planar Fissure |
Start: 05/04/2026 - 05/18/2026 Get triple the planar ornaments when challenging Worlds in the Simulated Universe! |
 300% Garden of Plenty |
Start: 05/13/2026 - 05/25/2026 Get triple the rewards when challenging Golden and Crimson Calyxes! |
 300% Realm of the Strange |
Start: 05/22/2026 - 06/01/2026 Get triple the relics when challenging Caverns of Corrosion! |
Shown above is the schedule of the events that are in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Items
New Nihility Trace Materials
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 came with a new Trace Material series for Nihility characters and Light Cones! A new Calyx: Bud of Nihility in Radiant Scarwood Grove of Epiphany became available for the Heart of Phagousa material series.
Heart of Phagousa Location and How to Get It
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Boss
Paramount Bliss Inverted: Illwish Archlotus in 4.2
Paramount Bliss Inverted: Illwish Archlotus is a new boss enemy that was released in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. Players can encounter and fight them during the 4.2 Trailblaze Mission!
Paramount Bliss Inverted - Illwish Archlotus
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Currency Wars
HSR 4.2 Currency Wars Update
The Currency Wars game mode got an expansion in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2! Ashveil, Silver Wolf Lv.999, and Evanescia were added as employees, and the Elation bond was unlocked. Experience new abilities and gain more rewards in the new update!
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 New Cosmetics
Castorice Skin
Castorice got a new Outfit in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2! Gossamer Flutter is available for purchase in the Store at a discounted price of 1,350 Oneiric Shards from April 21, 2026 (UTC-5) until June 01, 2026. Afterwards, the skin will go back to its regular price.
New Pom-Pom Outfits
Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 also features new outfits for Pom-Pom! The Age of Trailblaze! Formalwear Set can be obtained by using the Pom-Pom's Assist feature 10 times.
Meanwhile, the Golden Dream! Formalwear Set became available for purchase in the Gift of Stardust shop for the price of1,200 Lone Stardust!
New Trailblaze Fashion
New Trailblaze Fashion cosmetics were added in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. Universal Popularity Crown: Neon Cat-ear Headphones and Furbobo Goggles can be bought from the Gift of Stardust store.
Other headgear items were added to the Store as well. Little Raccoon Goes Full Evanefox can be bought with Stellar Jades, while Cool Overload Shades costs Oneiric Shards.
All Trailblaze Fashion Cosmetics
Furbobo Press Corps Pet
Furbobo Press Corps is a new pet companion that can be obtained in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. Accumulate 25,000 Oneiric Shards during the Cherished Recollection event period in 4.2 to get the pet!
HSR 4.2 Optimizations and Updates
Celestial Invitation Update
| New Celestial Invitation Characters in 4.2 | ||
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 Yunli
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 Argenti
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 Silver Wolf
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In Honkai: Star Rail 4.2, Yunli, Argenti, and Silver Wolf were added to the Celestial Invitation pool. With this, players can select these characters as possible drops when reaching the 50/50 pity!
Divergent Universe Point Optimization
The points from Currency Wars and Simulated Universe were merged into one track of Accumulated Points in Honkai: Star Rail 4.2. Participating in either Currency Wars, Simulated Universe, or the Divergent Universe will allow you to earn these points and respective rewards!
Pom-Pom's Assist (Beta) Online
From the release of Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 until May 25, 2026, players can consult Pom-Pom for build and team recommendations. Starting April 27, 2026, players can also receive Stellar Jades from this feature!
Relic Build Optimizations
In Honkai: Star Rail 4.2, players will be able to save up to 3 Relic presets per character, which can be instantly equipped onto them when selected.
Additionally, when players set a character as a build target, hints for suitable relic pieces will be provided upon obtaining recommended Relics for the target.
Honkai: Star Rail (HSR) Related Guides
Latest News and Upcoming Content
| Honkai: Star Rail Latest News | |
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| All Redeem Codes | Version 4.7 Banners |
| Warp Banner History | Rerun Characters |
| Nihilux - Aha Release Date | Nihilux - Aha Banner |
Current Version News and Updates
4.6 Banners, Events, and Release Date
| Version 4.6 New Guides | |
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| Version 4.6 Livestream | Version 4.6 Codes |
| Pearl Banner | Evanescia Rerun Banner |
| Mortenax Blade Rerun Banner | Brilliant Fixation |
| Version 4.6 New Character | |
| Pearl | |
| Version 4.6 New Light Cone | |
| Colors for Tomorrow | |
| Version 4.6 Rerun Characters | |
| Evanescia | Mortenax Blade |
| Version 4.6 Rerun Light Cones | |
| Until the Flowers Bloom Again | Reforged in Hellfire |
| Version 4.6 New Mission | |
| Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise | |
| Version 4.6 New Map | |
| Life Sciences Institute | |
| Version 4.6 New Events | |
| Love, Ghosts, & Robots | Interastral Peace Gala: One Take |
| Wishpower UP! Down With Voracity! | Astral Imagea |
| Astral Slammers Squad! | 4.6 Gift of Odyssey |
| 4.6 Planar Fissure | 4.6 Garden of Plenty |
| Version 4.6 New Relics | |
| Dreamlit Actor | The Edacious Heretic |
| Version 4.6 New Boss | |
| Blood of the Fallen God: Yabuli | |
| Version 4.6 New Cosmetics | |
| Evanescia Skin | Hyacine Skin |
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