There are plenty of reasons you might want to uninstall Honkai Star Rail: you’ve cleared all the latest story quests, you need to free up 20+ GB of space for a new game, or you just want to take an extended break from the daily grind of farming relics and pulling for limited banners. If you’re not sure how to delete Honkai Star Rail safely without losing your progress or leaving gigabytes of unused files cluttering your device, this guide walks you through every step for every supported platform.
What to Do Before You Delete Honkai Star Rail
Rushing to hit the uninstall button without a few quick pre-checks can lead to annoying headaches later, like losing months of progress or accidentally deleting files you wanted to keep. You don’t need to spend more than 5 minutes on these steps, and they’ll save you a ton of frustration if you ever decide to reinstall the game later.
- Confirm your account is linked to a valid email, phone number, or third-party platform like Google, Apple, or Hoyoverse ID if you plan to return later
- Backup any screenshots, video clips, or in-game photos you want to keep, as these are stored locally on your device in most cases
- Check for any pending in-game purchases or unused currency you might want to spend before removing the game, as you won't be able to access them without reinstalling
- Free up background processes for the game on your device to avoid file corruption during deletion
The biggest mistake most people make here is assuming their local files hold their account progress. Your account progress is saved to Hoyoverse's cloud servers as long as your account is properly linked, so you won’t lose your characters or story progress when you delete the app. That only applies if you’re just removing the game, though, not if you’re deleting your entire Hoyoverse account.
How to Delete Honkai Star Rail on Popular Platforms
The exact steps for uninstalling the game vary a lot depending on what device you play on, so we’ve broken down instructions for the most common platforms below. All of these steps only remove the game app and local files, not your linked Hoyoverse account.
For PC players who installed through the official Hoyoverse launcher: Open the Honkai Star Rail launcher, click the gear icon in the top right corner to open settings, select “Uninstall Game” from the menu, and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm. Clear residual cache files after uninstalling the app by going to the install folder you used for HSR and deleting any remaining files that the uninstall process missed. If you installed through Steam, just go to your Steam library, right click on Honkai Star Rail, select “Manage”, then “Uninstall” and confirm.
For Android users: Hold down the Honkai Star Rail app icon on your home screen or app drawer, tap “Uninstall” from the pop-up menu, and confirm. You can also go to your device’s settings, select “Apps”, find Honkai Star Rail in the list, tap “Storage”, then “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data” before tapping uninstall to make sure all local files are removed. For iOS users, hold down the app icon, tap “Remove App”, then select “Delete App” to confirm, and all associated local files will be removed automatically.
For PS5 players: Go to your PS5 home screen, navigate to the Honkai Star Rail game icon, press the Options button on your controller, select “Delete”, and confirm. The PS5 will remove all game files automatically, though you may want to check your saved data folder if you have local screenshots or clips stored there that you want to keep.
Can You Delete Your Honkai Star Rail Account Permanently?
Some people don’t just want to remove the app — they want to wipe their entire Honkai Star Rail account and all associated data for good. This is a separate process from uninstalling the game, and it’s irreversible, so you should be 100% sure you don’t want to access the account again before you start.
To delete your account permanently, you’ll need to log into your Hoyoverse account on the official Hoyoverse website, go to the account settings page, select “Account Security”, then find the “Delete Account” option. You’ll need to verify your identity with a code sent to your linked email or phone number, then confirm the deletion request. Wait at least 72 hours for account deletion requests to process, and you can cancel the request any time during that window if you change your mind.
Don't delete your Hoyoverse account if you play other Hoyoverse games like Genshin Impact or Zenless Zone Zero, because this will delete your progress for all games linked to that account. If you only want to delete your HSR data, you can contact Hoyoverse support directly to request that only your Honkai Star Rail account data is wiped, instead of deleting your entire Hoyoverse account.
You should also note that deleting your account won’t automatically refund any unused in-game purchases, so make sure you spend any leftover Stellar Jades or paid currency before you submit your deletion request. Unlink any payment methods tied to your HSR account before you start the deletion process to avoid accidental future charges if you ever make a new account on the same email.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Removing Honkai Star Rail
Even if you follow all the steps above, there are a few common missteps that can cause issues down the line. We’ve seen hundreds of players run into these problems, so we’re highlighting them to help you avoid the same headaches.
The first mistake is not linking your account before you delete the app. If you’ve been playing on a guest account without linking it to an email or third-party platform, deleting the app will permanently erase all your progress, and there’s no way to recover it. If you’re playing on a guest account and want to keep your progress, take 2 minutes to link it to a valid account before you uninstall.
Another common mistake is forgetting to back up your local media. Screenshots, video clips, and custom photo mode shots you take in game are usually saved to your device’s local storage, not to Hoyoverse’s cloud, so they’ll be deleted when you remove the app unless you save them to a cloud storage service or your device’s camera roll first.
Finally, don’t submit an account deletion request if you’re just taking a temporary break. You can uninstall the app as many times as you want and keep your progress intact as long as your account is linked, so there’s no need to delete your account permanently unless you’re 100% sure you’ll never come back.
Whether you’re clearing space for a new release, stepping away from the game for a few months, or ready to wipe your account for good, the steps above make it easy to learn how to delete Honkai Star Rail without unnecessary stress. As long as you take the quick pre-check steps before you start, you won’t lose any data you want to keep, and you’ll free up tons of storage space on your device in just a few minutes. If you ever decide to come back, you can just reinstall the game, log into your linked account, and pick up right where you left off.
