Hoyoverse has officially rolled out Currency Wars, a permanent strategic game mode in Honkai Star Rail version 3.7. The new mode features a 10-person team system, automatic battle simulations, and a fresh reward structure offering over 4,000 Stellar Jades and other premium items.
This HSR Currency Wars Guide explains who’s involved, how the mode works, and why it’s quickly becoming one of the most significant updates to Honkai Star Rail to date.
What Is Currency Wars?
Who: Developed by Hoyoverse, featuring all Honkai Star Rail characters — even those not owned by players.
What: A permanent strategic battle mode called Currency Wars, focusing on team composition and synergy over real-time combat.
When: Introduced in Version 3.7, launched globally in early November 2025.
Where: Available on all Honkai Star Rail platforms (PC, PlayStation, iOS, and Android).
Why: Designed to offer players a competitive, strategic challenge with long-term progression and rewarding incentives.
How: Players form 10-member teams using “Coins” to recruit characters, balancing cost, rarity, and synergy effects for optimal performance.
Key Details and Mechanics
Unlike typical 4-person battles, Currency Wars employs a 10-character team divided into on-field and off-field units. Each hero plays a specialized role, unlocking unique skills when positioned correctly.
Characters are ranked by color-coded rarity tiers—Gold (5 Coins), Purple (4), Blue (3), Green (2), and Grey (1). Recruits can be upgraded by obtaining duplicates, allowing a 3-star Grey unit to outperform a 1-star Gold under the right strategy.
The mode introduces Bond Effects and Strategies, giving bonuses when players combine characters from the same faction (e.g., Xianzhou Bond summons the Lightning Lord).
Rewards include Stellar Jades, Star Rail Passes, Self-Modeling Resin, and Tracks of Destiny, making it one of the most lucrative game modes to date.
Expert Take and Community Reactions
Analysts and community strategists are already calling Currency Wars “the most accessible high-tier mode since Simulated Universe.”
Gaming analyst Aki Tan from StarRailBase stated:
“Currency Wars gives players equal footing by allowing access to every character, owned or not. It’s a fair test of game knowledge, not wallet size.”
Early testers have highlighted how the off-field synergy system between characters like Jade and Herta creates new tactical depth unseen in earlier updates.
Competitive and Gameplay Impact
The launch of Currency Wars has reshaped Honkai Star Rail’s late-game meta. It emphasizes team composition over raw stats, reducing grind-based advantages. For competitive players, mastering Bond Effects such as Follow-up ATK and Bloodflame is now critical for leaderboard success.
Experts predict the mode could become a core pillar in the game’s seasonal ranking system, similar to Genshin’s Spiral Abyss.
What’s Next for Players
Hoyoverse confirmed that Currency Wars resets periodically, keeping content fresh with rotating bosses and rewards. Upcoming patches are expected to add new Strategies and Bond expansions tied to future characters.
Players are advised to begin experimenting with different color-tier combinations now to prepare for the upcoming 3.8 seasonal refresh.
Official Source List
Official Game: Honkai Star Rail (Hoyoverse)
Developer Statement: Hoyoverse YouTube / Patch Notes v3.7
Community Data: StarRailBase, Reddit (r/HonkaiStarRail)
Analysis Reference: IGN, GameSpot, Dexerto
