
Blue Archive, the RPG action strategy game by NEXON, has released an update that expands its main story, introduces new events, and features special recruitments. The Chapter 3 “Traces of a Dream” – Part 5, available since January 23, takes players on a mission to protect the academy from an emerging threat, while enjoying additional content such as the Sheside outside event, a mini-game, and exclusive character recruitments.
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Main Story Update: Chapter 3 “Traces of a Dream”.
The Foreclosure Task Force faces a critical challenge in Kivotos: protecting their school from an unknown enemy. This new installment delves deeper into the political and emotional conflicts of the students, solidifying the player’s role as an advisor to SCHALE, the federal investigation club.
Featured Events and Recruitments
Fest Recruitment: Double Opportunity for 3★
Until January 29, the chance of obtaining 3★ students in Fest Recruitment is doubled. Players can recruit:
- Hoshino (Armed): Switches between offensive/defensive stances, increasing ATK or protecting allies.
- Shiroko*Terror: Summons a drone that boosts her critical damage.
- Mika (Rerun): Deals scalable damage based on the enemy’s health.
Student Recruitment: Swimsuit Versions
Starting January 29, Saori (Swimsuit) and Hiyori (Swimsuit) arrive, each with unique abilities:
- Saori: Applies Chill damage in an area and weakens enemies.
- Hiyori: Focuses attacks on a single target and utilizes the EX Charge Gauge.
Sheside outside event and Hi-Lo Ha-Lo Mini-Game
In this event, players can obtain Atsuko (Swimsuit, 1★) by completing the Beachside Road story. Additionally, the mini-game Hi-Lo Ha-Lo combines tower defense with strategy, allowing players to place students along paths to stop waves of enemies.
100 Free Invitations
From January 29 to February 7, players will receive 10-20 free recruitments daily just by logging in, accumulating 100 in total.
You can find more information on their official website.
Have you tried the Fest Recruitment yet? Tell us which 3★ student you got!