The global Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 Special Program was broadcast on January 1, 2025, at 19:30 UTC+8 (11:30 UTC and 14:30 Moscow time). It is a past event, not an upcoming stream, so any countdown aimed at that broadcast has expired. The official schedule listed Twitch and YouTube as viewing platforms. A separate Japanese promotional livestream on January 14, 2025, is the source of the commonly confused second date; it was not the global Version 3.0 Special Program.
What was the exact Honkai: Star Rail 3.0 livestream date and time?
The worldwide Version 3.0 Special Program took place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Its announced start was 19:30 UTC+8. Converting that fixed offset gives 11:30 UTC and 14:30 in Moscow, which is UTC+3. The official Russian account published the Moscow-time listing and identified Twitch and YouTube as the places to watch.
| Reference zone | Start time | How it relates to the announcement |
|---|---|---|
| UTC+8 | January 1, 2025, 19:30 | Original time used for the global schedule |
| UTC | January 1, 2025, 11:30 | Eight hours behind UTC+8 |
| Moscow (UTC+3) | January 1, 2025, 14:30 | Time shown by the official Russian account |
Because UTC+8 does not change for daylight saving time, the UTC conversion is straightforward. Your local clock can still differ if your country uses seasonal clock changes, so use the UTC value or a current time-zone converter when checking an old schedule.
The schedule was reported independently with the same 19:30 UTC+8 start by Beebom’s date-and-time report. That article’s countdown was useful before the broadcast but cannot function as a live timer now.
Has the Version 3.0 countdown expired?
Yes. As of October 2026, the January 1, 2025 broadcast is historical. A countdown counting toward that date should be treated as an archived page or an expired timer rather than evidence of a future event.
An official HoYoLAB community post dated January 1, 2025 states that the Version 3.0 preview stream had concluded. You can use that post as the official confirmation that the broadcast had already finished: HoYoLAB community post.
What an expired timer does—and does not—tell you
- It preserves the originally announced target, but not a current viewing window.
- It does not indicate that another Version 3.0 stream is scheduled.
- It cannot establish whether an archive, replay, or regional upload remains available.
- A page displaying “countdown” in its headline may simply be an older article that has not been updated.
For a reliable historical record, compare the date with the official announcement and the post-stream confirmation rather than relying on the visual timer itself.
Where was the global 3.0 Special Program supposed to be watched?
The official Russian-language announcement listed Twitch and YouTube as the viewing platforms for the global program. That identifies the intended live distribution channels; it does not guarantee that every live page or replay remains online today.
The schedule appears in the official account’s post at the Honkai: Star Rail Russian channel. The post gives the Moscow start as 14:30 and names both services. If you are checking an old link, look for an official channel or a dated upload rather than assuming a third-party countdown page is current.
Why the platform detail matters
Time and platform information answer different questions. The UTC+8, UTC, and Moscow figures tell you when the event began; the Twitch and YouTube listing tells you where the organizers intended viewers to join. Neither source promises a permanent video archive, so an unavailable replay is not evidence that the original schedule was wrong.
Why do some pages list January 14?
January 14 refers to a separate Japanese promotional livestream, not the global Version 3.0 Special Program. COGNOSPHERE announced that broadcast on January 9, 2025, for January 14 at 19:00 Japan Standard Time. It included guests and gameplay and was planned for YouTube and the official Japanese X account.
The Japanese announcement uses this sentence: 「Ver.3.0の新星開幕を記念して2025年1月14日(火)19:00より生放送を配信予定！」
It is an announcement for the Japanese promotional program. The date should not replace the January 1 global presentation when you are looking for the Version 3.0 Special Program schedule.
| Broadcast | Date and local time | Purpose and distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Global Version 3.0 Special Program | January 1, 2025, 19:30 UTC+8 | Global preview; Twitch and YouTube listed by the official Russian account |
| Japanese promotional livestream | January 14, 2025, 19:00 JST | Regional promotion with guests and gameplay; Japanese YouTube and official Japanese X account |
The Japanese date came from an official COGNOSPHERE press release published through PR TIMES: COGNOSPHERE’s January 9 announcement. Treat the two dates as two broadcasts with different audiences and purposes.
What did the global program preview?
The Version 3.0 presentation previewed information about the upcoming game version. The official Russian post specifically mentioned The Herta, Aglaea, and rewards. Those references establish the subjects highlighted in the announcement without implying that every feature, character detail, or reward condition was fully described in the schedule notice.
What the schedule confirms
- The program was a Version 3.0 preview, rather than a routine maintenance notice.
- The Herta and Aglaea were named in the official promotional material.
- Rewards were part of the topics promoted in the announcement.
What the schedule does not confirm
- Exact reward quantities or eligibility rules.
- A permanent replay URL.
- Any later release timing beyond the date of the special program itself.
For those details, a dated in-game notice or official post about the specific feature is more appropriate than an old livestream listing.
How do I convert the announced time to my own location?
Use the UTC+8 announcement as the anchor, then apply the offset for your location. This avoids confusing a regional promotional event with the global broadcast.
- Write down the announced instant: January 1, 2025, 19:30 at UTC+8.
- Subtract eight hours to obtain 11:30 UTC on January 1.
- Add your location’s UTC offset to 11:30 UTC. For example, Moscow’s UTC+3 produces 14:30.
- Check whether your location was observing daylight saving time on January 1, 2025. If so, use the applicable seasonal offset for that date.
- Check the calendar day after conversion. A positive or negative offset can move the event to the previous or next local date.
This method is safer than copying a time from a page aimed at a different region. It also makes clear why “January 1” in one zone can appear as a different calendar date elsewhere, even though everyone is referring to the same instant.
How should I read older articles that mention a countdown?
Look for the publication date and the time zone printed beside the start time. The Beebom coverage framed the event around a countdown while it was still upcoming; it should now be read as a historical schedule, not a current alert.
Next, compare the listed time against the official Russian post. A trustworthy historical article should resolve to 19:30 UTC+8, 11:30 UTC, or 14:30 Moscow time for the global event. If it instead shows January 14 at 19:00 Japan time, it is describing the Japanese promotional broadcast.
Quick checks for a stale page
- Does the page use future tense even though the date is in 2025?
- Does its timer remain at zero or display a generic error?
- Does it identify the region and time zone?
- Does it link to an official announcement or only repeat another article?
A “live countdown” label without a current date is a presentation choice, not proof that a new stream has been scheduled.
What is the confirmed timeline?
- January 1, 2025: The global Version 3.0 preview stream took place at 19:30 UTC+8 (11:30 UTC; 14:30 Moscow).
- January 1, 2025: An official HoYoLAB post reported that the preview stream had concluded.
- January 9, 2025: COGNOSPHERE announced the separate Japanese promotional broadcast.
- January 14, 2025: The Japanese promotional livestream was scheduled for 19:00 JST.
- October 2026: Both January events are past broadcasts, so the original countdown is expired.
What should I remember about the 3.0 livestream date?
Use January 1, 2025 at 19:30 UTC+8 as the global Version 3.0 Special Program time. The equivalent official Russian listing is 14:30 Moscow, and Twitch and YouTube were the announced viewing platforms. Keep January 14 at 19:00 JST separate: it belonged to a Japanese promotional stream, not the worldwide special program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the 3.0 stream on January 1 or January 14?
The global Version 3.0 Special Program was on January 1, 2025. January 14 was reserved for a separate Japanese promotional broadcast with guests and gameplay.
What time was 19:30 UTC+8 in the United States?
The exact U.S. clock time depends on the city and whether its seasonal offset was active on January 1, 2025. Convert from 11:30 UTC using the location’s offset for that date rather than using a single nationwide time.
Can I still use the old countdown timer to watch the stream?
No. The timer targeted a January 2025 event and has expired. Look for an official dated replay or announcement if you want to review the presentation; the schedule sources do not guarantee that an archive remains available.
Which characters were named in the Version 3.0 preview announcement?
The official Russian schedule specifically referenced The Herta and Aglaea, along with rewards. The schedule notice does not provide complete character specifications or reward quantities.