How To Fix “Resource Download Failed” In Honkai Star Rail

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Honkai: Star Rail is one of the most played games in recent days.

But many of them have experienced “Resource Download Failed” while trying to download resources in Honkai Star Rail.

If you are into the game and getting such an error, then here is a complete guide on how to fix it.

Also Read: Fix: Honkai Star Rail’s Game Files Download Error

Reasons for “Resource Download Failed” In Honkai Star Rail

Here are the reasons why you get:

Insufficient Disk Space

Poor Internet Connection
Game Server
DNS Issue

Game Cache
Firewall and Antivirus Interference

What To Do When You Get “Resource Download Failed” In Honkai Star Rail?

Follow the methods given below when you get Resource Download Failed” in Honkai Star Rail and fix it.

1) Check Your Disk Space

When you get a resource download failed error on Honkai: Star Rail, make your device has enough space for the game.

Honkai: Star Rail needs about 10 GB n mobile and 15 GB on PC.

If space is scarce on your mobile or PC, you can have this issue.

You can Free up some device space device and see if this could fix the problem.

Get rid of the unnecessary files and software on your system to see if this fixes the issue.

If after clearing some enough space if you still get the error, check the internet connection.

2) Check If Your Internet Connection Is Stable

You need to have a good internet connection to run Honkai: Star Rail otherwise, you can get a resource download failed error.

To check the network speed click on this link.

If the internet speed is slow, contact the service provider and fix it.

You can also choose a different internet. If you are playing Honkai: Star Rail from your Android Set, switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data or shift to another Wi-Fi connection.

3) Check Star Rail Server Status

If there is any server outage or the game cannot connect to the game server, then also you can get errors while playing Honkai: Star Rail.

You can follow the Discord server or the Honkai Star Rail Twitter account to check the game server status.

If the server is under maintenance or the server is down, then it is better to wait for some time and check again.

If the server is up & running, then reset the router.

4) Reset The Router

You can also reset the router and see if this can fix the connectivity issue on the game.

If you are getting the issue only when you are connected to the router, try resetting it.

Most routers have a dedicated reset button. If you can find the button, press & hold it for a few seconds. This will reset it.

If you cannot find any reset button on the router, turn the router off and unplug it from the power source.

Wait for a few mines, Then connect everything back and turn on the router.

If the problem persists after this, flush the DNS and reset the network settings.

5) Flush The DNS And Reset The Network Settings

If the DNS cache gets corrupted, then also you can have glitches and errors while gaming.

Try flushing the DNS and resetting the network connections. This will clear all the previous DNS records and IP addresses from the cache and fix the problem.

Here is how to flush the DNS and reset the network settings:

For Windows PC

Type Command Prompt in the Windows search menu and choose to run Command Prompt as an administrator.
Next, copy & paste the following commands one by one in the elevated CMD window.

Hit Enter after each command.

ipconfig /flushdns

ipconfig /release

ipconfig /renew

netsh int ip reset

netsh winsock reset

Once you have finished running all the above line of commands, restart your computer.

For Android Smartphones:

Open Settings and tap on Wi-Fi.

Look for the network to which you are connected to. Go to IP settings and set that to Static.

Set the DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8 & DNS 2 to 8.8.4.4. Then save the changes and exit.

6) Clear Star Rail App Cache

You should always clear the outdated game files from the download resources.

Sometimes these files become corrupted and create issues like this.

The game app cache can also become corrupted and create issues like this.

So, clear the game app cache and see if this can fix the issue. To do so, follow these steps:

For PC:

Launch the Run utility by pressing Windows + R keys.

Copy & paste the following command in the Run command box and press Enter:

%localappdata%

Look for the HoYoverse folder and select it.
Click on Delete to delete the folder.

Now open the Star Rail game launcher and select the Hamburger menu beside the Play button.
Select Clear downloaded resources. Click on Confirm to finish the process.

Once done, launch Honkai Star Rail and see if the problem is fixed.

For Android:

Press & hold the Honkai Star Rail app and tap on App info.

Select the Clear Data option.
Next, tap on Clear Cache.

You can also select the Clear data option from Settings.
Finish the process. When you launch the game again, you may need to log in again. After logging in run the game.

If the problem persists disable Firewall and antivirus.

7) Disable Firewall Or Antivirus

Firewall and your antivirus program can also interfere with Honkai: Star Rail and create problems like this. So, you can temporarily disable Firewall and antivirus.

Since it is always recommended not to disable Firewall and antivirus as your system is vulnerable to malicious threats without them, make sure to enable them soon after.

Here is how to disable Windows Defender Firewall: