Blue Archive 5th anniversary update adds 200 free pulls and new story

Blue Archive has launched its 5th anniversary update on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. Nexon says players can claim 100 free recruitments immediately upon logging in, with another 100 available through daily rewards until November 17. Players who log in by December 8 can also get a 3-Star Fest Student Choice Ticket to pick one character from a 13-student lineup, including Wakamo, Mika, Hina (Dress), Shiroko*Terror, Rio, and Kei. The ticket must be used by December 15.

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The update introduces Main Story Act 2, Volume 1: Flame and Shadow, which includes two new chapters. A limited-time summer event, "Set Sail! Pandemonium Ship: Chair Makoto’s Lux Summer Getaway!", runs until November 24. Players can recruit 1-Star Chiaki (Swimsuit) for free by clearing the "Romantic Cruising" event stage. Additionally, Makoto (Swimsuit) and Satsuki (Swimsuit) are available on limited-time recruitment banners until November 17.

Nexon says more than 3,000 Pyroxenes are obtainable through login rewards and events. Using the code 5YEARSWITHSENSEI provides 600 Pyroxenes and five Beautiful Bouquets until November 24. The update also includes enough Activity Reports to raise one student to Level 90.

IO Division says the update implements a new Recruitment Mileage system. This system allows players to earn up to four 10-Recruitment Tickets over 200 pulls. The 0.7% pull rate for targeted Pick-up Students remains unchanged.