Blue Archive has begun its fifth-anniversary celebration with a major update that gives players up to 200 free recruitments, a ★3 Fest Student Choice Ticket, and more than 3,000 Pyroxenes through rewards and events. The update also introduces the opening chapters of Main Story Act 2 and a new Gehenna-focused Event Story.
The anniversary recruitment campaign runs through November 17, while players can claim the Fest ticket by logging in before December 8. The ticket lets players choose one ★3 Fest student from a selection of 13 characters, giving both returning and active players another reason to join the celebration.
New Story Chapters and Swimsuit Students
Main Story Act 2, Volume 1, titled Flame and Shadow, is now available with its first two chapters. The story follows the newly formed Gehenna Revival Committee as its members attempt to restore order at Gehenna Academy.
The new Event Story, Set Sail! Pandemonium Ship: Chair Makoto’s Lux Summer Getaway!, follows the academy’s student council on a supposed luxury cruise that turns out to be a small fishing boat. The event runs until November 24.
Limited-time recruitment also introduces Makoto (Swimsuit), a Mystic damage dealer, and Satsuki (Swimsuit), a Sonic healer. Both are ★3 students available through November 17.
Blue Archive is a free-to-play tactical RPG available on mobile and PC through Steam. Players lead student squads through real-time strategic combat, with the anniversary update expanding its story and recruitment options.
