Introduction
The latest Blue Archive update is now available on Steam and mobile platforms, adding three new students, new main story chapters, and the Special Mission: Lore Pursuit event. The update is available on Android, iOS, and Steam, with the event running from after maintenance on August 18, 2026, through August 31, 2026, at 6:59 PM PDT.
Blue Archive Update Adds Three New Students
The update introduces Niko, Kurumi, and Otogi, with Niko and Kurumi available as ★3 students and Otogi as a ★1 student.
- Niko — ★3
- Member and commander of the FOX Squad
- Explosive-type Support
- Her EX Skill removes harmful effects from one ally.
- Her EX Skill also increases EX Skill damage for allies within a circular area.
- She functions as an AoE EX Skill damage buffer.
- Kurumi — ★3
- FOX3 of the FOX Squad
- Explosive-type Tank
- Her EX Skill grants herself a Tactical Shield.
- The shield regenerates when she is hit.
- Receiving an additional shield restores the shield’s capacity.
- When the effect ends, part of the shield is converted into HP.
- Otogi — ★1
- Otogi can be obtained by completing the Aburacho Central Road Quest.
New Blue Archive Main Story Chapters
The update expands the story with Act 2 Prologue, Act 2 Vol 0 Chapter 1, and Act 2 Ex. Chapter 1.
The Act 2 Prologue begins with the discovery of an unidentified black-and-white photograph in the General Student Council archives. The color of Kivotos then disappears, and all students vanish. An unidentified girl appears in the General Student Council President’s empty office, and the same day begins repeating.
The update also includes the following Chapter 1 stories:
- A Spring Day Full of Almond Blossoms — A person claiming to be the General Student Council President appears, while Sensei accompanies Rin during her day off.
- High Noon Haze — FOX Squad students investigate clues connected to an urban legend.
Special Mission: Lore Pursuit
The update also adds the event story Special Mission: Lore Pursuit. The event includes several types of content:
- Battles
- Episodes
- Quests
- Challenges
- Shop
- Tasks
- Clue-finding activities
The event’s required objective is to complete the Aburacho Central Road Quest. Completing the quest provides Otogi (★1) as a reward.
Event quest completion also provides Artifacts and General Blueprint Raffle Boxes.
The event is available from after maintenance on August 18, 2026, until August 31, 2026, at 6:59 PM PDT.
Blue Archive Platforms and Release Information
Blue Archive is a mobile RPG set in the academy city of Kivotos, where players take on the role of Sensei, an adviser to S.C.H.A.L.E.
The game originally launched globally on Android and iOS on November 19, 2021. Its official Steam release followed on July 4, 2026. The game supports PC, console, and mobile platforms, while the listed free download platforms for this update are Android, iOS, and Steam.
The game is developed by NEXON Games, with NEXON Korea involved in the game business. NEXON Korea was established in 1994 and operates more than 40 live games across more than 190 countries. Its related franchises include MapleStory, Dungeon&Fighter, The First Descendant, and The First Berserker: Khazan.
Conclusion
This Blue Archive update expands the game with new FOX Squad members Niko and Kurumi, the ★1 student Otogi, additional main story content, and the Special Mission: Lore Pursuit event. Players can experience the new content on Steam and mobile platforms, with the event available through August 31, 2026, at 6:59 PM PDT.
