NEXON has released a new update for Blue Archive with the event story “Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery: In Search of Tsuchinoko, the Unknown Creature” on both mobile and Steam. The new students Konoka and Rena join, along with returning students, a raid, and rewards.
Trailers were released for both the new story and the new character Rena, though they seem to be mislabeled. You can see the ‘Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery’ trailer here:
The ‘Want me to make you something?’ trailer, showing off Rena, is available here:
NEXON also outlined the following content:
- Pick-up Recruitment Event – Blue Archive’s new pick-up recruitment is starting up with two new students:
- Konoka (★3): Konoka is a new Mystic-type Tank who excels at disrupting enemies on the frontline. Her EX Skill unleashes a devastating blow to all enemies in a fan-shaped area. Furthermore, she recovers a portion of her health whenever she takes damage during her skill activation, ensuring high survivability and stable combat performance.
- Rena (★3): Rena, from the Wild Hunt Academy of Arts, joins the roster as an Explosive-type Supporter. Her EX Skill removes one harmful debuff from a single ally while boosting their Defense. Notably, her skill significantly increases both the Critical Damage and Attack Power of ‘Special’ students, maximizing the damage potential of backline allies and offering a thrilling depth to tactical combat.
- Returning Students – Fans will also be delighted to hear that Hare (3★, Camp), Kotama (3★, Camp), Maki (3★, Camp) and Misaki (3★) are making a return in this update.
- Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery: In Search of Tsuchinoko, the Unknown Creature Update – In the new event story, Konoka (★3) embarks on a thrilling expedition to find the legendary cryptid “Tsuchinoko” to ward off a terrible fortune. Accompanied by Sensei and her eccentric online friends, Rena (★3) and Tsubasa, the investigation team heads to an isolated mountain lodge. There, they must navigate through fake rumors, delinquent ambushes, and a series of genuinely spooky supernatural phenomena to uncover the truth behind the mystery. Players will be able to acquire Pyroxene, Credit Points and other special rewards upon completing the story, quest and challenge.
- Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth (Elastic Armor) – From July 21 at 7:00 PM through August 17 at 11:59 PM (PST), players can claim all rewards up through the highest cleared stage once the Final Restriction Release boss is defeated.
- Total Assault: Goz (Field Warfare) – From July 27 at 7:00 PM through August 3 at 11:59 PM (PST), players can earn Clear Rewards, Total Points Rewards and Rank Rewards once the Total Assault boss is defeated.
- Double Rewards Campaigns – Players can earn double rewards in various campaigns. Through the “Bounty Double Rewards Campaign,” players can earn double rewards from July 20 at 12:00 PM through July 27 at 11:59 PM (PST). Additionally, players can also earn additional double rewards from the “Mission (Normal) Double Rewards Campaign” from July 27 at 12:00 PM through August 3 at 11:59 PM (PST). For more details, check out the July Double Rewards Campaign event notice.
Blue Archive is available now on on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.
