NEXON’s anime-style RPG Blue Archive has released the new “Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery: In Search of Tsuchinoko, the Unknown Creature” update on both Steam and mobile.
This update features two new students, Konoka (★3) and Rena (★3), as well as returning students, a new event story, “Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery: In Search of Tsuchinoko, the Unknown Creature,” and campaign rewards.
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.
Hare (3★, Camp), Kotama (3★, Camp), Maki (3★, Camp) and Misaki (3★) are also making a return in this update.
Kivotos’ Unsolved Mystery
In the new event story, Konoka embarks on a thrilling expedition to find the legendary cryptid “Tsuchinoko” to ward off a terrible fortune. The investigation team heads to an isolated mountain lodge, where they must navigate through fake rumors, delinquent ambushes, and a series of spooky supernatural phenomena to uncover the truth.
Players will be able to acquire Pyroxene, Credit Points and other special rewards upon completing the story, quest and challenge.
Gameplay Updates
- 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.
- Bounty Double Rewards Campaign: Players can earn double rewards from July 20 at 12:00 PM through July 27 at 11:59 PM (PST).
- Mission (Normal) Double Rewards Campaign: Players can earn additional double rewards from 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.
Players worldwide can download Blue Archive for free on Android, iOS and Steam.
