Nexon has announced that the latest update for Blue Archive, titled “Say-Bing,” is available now on iOS and Android. The update includes a new story and a new swimsuit variant of Kirino. It also includes a new pick-up recruitment event and several new gift boxes.
Further, a new web event titled “Special Valkyrie Blues” will start on January 7. Players will have the opportunity to earn special bonus rewards, via a new hidden YouTube video. Additionally, the in-game banner will reveal these videos each day.
The Blue Archive “Say-Bing” update adds the following content:
- A Fresh New Story – This story follows the Valkyrie Police School students, Kanna, Fubuki, and Kirino, working as lifeguards at the water park. A variety of rewards, including pyroxenes and new student Elephs, can be earned through the story and players can view the behind-the-scenes story through “Valkyrie Blues Webview Event.”
- New Student Kirino (Swimsuit) – Kirino (Swimsuit), working as a lifeguard, is a Mystic Type support student. She can summon a cover that increases the attack (ATK) of allies within a circular area for 45 seconds, which receives an extra HP of Kirino (Swimsuit)’s Max HP. She can be obtained by playing the first mission of “Say-Bing” event story.
- Pick-Up Recruitment Event – On Dec. 24, Blue Archive kicked-off the special recruitment event, where players can earn two special swimsuit versions of the students, Kanna and Fubuki. Kanna (Swimsuit), an explosive type striker, deals a percentage of attack (ATK) as damage to 1 enemy and reduces enemy defense for 20 seconds.
Additionally, Fubuki (Swimsuit), an explosive type special student, deals a percentage of attack (ATK) as damage to enemies within three circular areas, with damage based on the area size. Her attacks can also penetrate shields, making her effective against enemies with defensive shields
