Download Honkai: Star Rail for PC only from HoYoverse's official site, then install the official launcher, sign in to the account that owns your character, select the correct server, and allow the game to finish downloading. This route does not claim a current Mac or browser-play option.
Use a supported Windows PC for this official PC route. Do not assume a mobile account, an old emulator guide, or a browser page provides a current Mac version.
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Open HoYoverse's official site
Open the official Honkai: Star Rail website and use its Download option for PC. Check the site address before downloading because unofficial launchers can request credentials or modify game files.
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Download the official launcher
Download the launcher supplied by HoYoverse and wait for the file to finish. Do not replace it with an emulator, a mirror, or a launcher shared through a message or video description.
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Install the launcher
Open the downloaded official installer and follow its prompts. Choose an installation location with sufficient available storage and keep the installer running until it completes.
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Sign in to the intended account
Open the launcher and sign in with the HoYoverse account that owns the character you want to use. Keep passwords and authenticator codes private and do not enter them into third-party account-linking pages.
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Download and start the game
Let the launcher download the game files, then select the correct server and confirm the displayed character before playing. Apply offered launcher or game updates before diagnosing a connection or launch issue.
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If the launcher download is slow or fails, retry from HoYoverse's official site and record the exact launcher message; do not use a mirror or disable security software.
If the wrong character appears, stop before playing and verify the HoYoverse account and server selection rather than starting a new profile on the unintended server.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows & macOS.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
