Main Story Act 2 Begins Alongside a New Event Story and ★3 Students Makoto (Swimsuit) and Satsuki (Swimsuit)

Seoul – November 11, 2026 – NEXON announced today that the 5-year anniversary update for Blue Archive, the squad-based tactical RPG, is live, offering a wide range of rewards. Claim 200 free recruitments, a ticket to recruit one ★3 Fest student of your choice, and more than 3,000 Pyroxenes through login rewards and events. NEXON is also beginning Main Story Act 2, adding the “Set Sail! Pandemonium Ship: Chair Makoto’s Lux Summer Getaway!” Event Story, and featuring Makoto (Swimsuit) ★3 and Satsuki (Swimsuit) ★3 in a limited-time recruitment event through November 17.

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Event Story Trailer can be found here

To celebrate five years of Blue Archive worldwide, NEXON is giving every Sensei a lineup of free rewards running into December.

5-year anniversary rewards:

• Special ★3 Fest Student Choice Ticket: Log in by December 8 to receive a ticket to recruit one Fest student of your choice from a lineup of 13. You can use the ticket until December 15. Available students are Wakamo, Hoshino (Swimsuit), Mika, Hanako (Swimsuit), Hina (Dress), Hoshino (Armed), Shiroko*Terror, Neru (School), Rio, Mika (Swimsuit), Nagisa (Swimsuit), Aris (Armed), and Kei.
• 200 Free Recruitments: Log in after the update to instantly receive 100 special free recruitments, plus 100 more free recruitments from daily login rewards until November 17.
• Over 3,000 Pyroxenes: Players can collect Pyroxenes from a range of anniversary rewards and events. Among them, the anniversary coupon code “5YEARSWITHSENSEI” grants 600 Pyroxenes and five Beautiful Bouquets through November 24. The Kivotos Field Survey, a cumulative login event, grants 600 Pyroxenes on Day 20. Currency earned in the “Set Sail! Pandemonium Ship” event mini-game can be exchanged in the Event Shop for 600 Pyroxenes per 15, up to twice.
• Login Rewards: Logging in by November 15 delivers 5-year anniversary gifts to the in-game mailbox. All new, existing, and returning Sensei also receive pre-registration rewards. The 5-Year Anniversary Login Bonus runs through December 8. Its Day 7 reward is the “Beach Party Set” furniture, which Chiaki (Swimsuit) can interact with.
• 5-Year Anniversary Growth Support: Seven days of logins grant enough Activity Reports to raise one student to Lv. 90. The reward also includes Special General Blueprint Set Boxes to bring all equipment to T10, plus Credits, AP, and a special title.
• Bonus Campaigns: Triple reward and double Account EXP campaigns run throughout November.

Story update features:

• Main Story Act 2, Vol. 1: Flame and Shadow: Chapter 1, “Glory to Gehenna!,” and Chapter 2, “As We Become the Flame,” are live. In Chapter 1, the newly founded “Gehenna Revival Committee” sets out to restore order to Gehenna Academy’s chaos. In Chapter 2, the third-years try to win back the seniors who mean so much to them.
• New Event Story: The Pandemonium Society, Gehenna Academy’s student council, sets off on what they think is a luxury cruise. The yacht turns out to be a small fishing boat, and a mysterious ship and Makoto’s seasickness put the getaway to the test. Clearing the event earns items such as Dream Sand and Washed-Up Plastic Bottles. The event runs through November 24.
• “World Crab Martial Arts Tournament” Mini Game: A new rock-paper-scissors battle where players use a variety of options to take on enemies one after another. Rewards include Chiaki (Swimsuit)’s Eleph and other growth items.
• Chiaki (Swimsuit) ★1: Players can recruit her for free by clearing Story 01, “Romantic Cruising,” in the event.

Limited-time recruitment event features:

• Makoto (Swimsuit) ★3: A Mystic-type damage dealer and Chair of the Pandemonium Society. Her EX Skill “To the Land Beyond!” deals ATK-based damage to one enemy. It deals more damage the more enemies there are within its circular area.
• Satsuki (Swimsuit) ★3: A Sonic-type Healer and Intelligence Committee Director of the Pandemonium Society. Her EX Skill “Satsuki-Style Safety Measures!” heals herself and one ally. Stacking three “Sunscreens,” earned through her EX Skill and Basic Skill, grants an additional heal and raises her own ATK, strengthening the team’s staying power.

Check out the Pandemonium Society Animation.

Blue Archive is a free-to-play tactical RPG set in Kivotos, where players take on the role of Sensei and lead squads of students through real-time strategic combat. Build relationships with students through MomoTalk and character stories. Then assemble squads to take on missions, raids, and story content. The game is available on mobile and on PC via Steam. NEXON continues to expand it with regular updates that add new students, story chapters, and events.

More information about Blue Archive is available on the game’s official website.

About NEXON

Founded in 1994, NEXON is engaged in the production, development, and operation of online games. With a diverse portfolio of over 40 live games available in more than 190 countries, NEXON offers engaging entertainment experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Renowned for its iconic franchises, including MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter, as well as newer titles like ARC Raiders, The First Berserker: Khazan, and MABINOGI MOBILE, NEXON is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality game experiences to players worldwide. For more information, visit: https://company.nexon.com/en/.