<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>EarlyGG - undefined</title><description>Guides for undefined on EarlyGG</description><link>https://earlygg.com/games/gfl2-exilium/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Arknights: Endfield Sanctuary of Ink Update Guide</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-update-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-update-guide/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;The Sanctuary of Ink update brings new operators Si and Argent Flow, weapons, areas, and events. Full details on maintenance, rewards, and new content for Arknights: Endfield.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:01:18 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Arknights: Endfield Sanctuary of Ink Update Guide&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Sanctuary of Ink update for Arknights: Endfield goes live after maintenance on October 15, 2026, introducing a substantial wave of new content. This version marks the game’s Steam launch and includes two new 6★ operators, fresh story chapters, exploration zones, and multiple limited-time events. Players should note the mandatory client re-download and compensation details to prepare for the update.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance&lt;/strong&gt;: Asia Server: 2026-10-15 06:00–12:00 (UTC+8); Americas/Europe: 2026-10-14 17:00–23:00 (UTC-5)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compensation&lt;/strong&gt;: 1800 Oroberyl (900 for update, 900 for bug fixes) sent in two separate mails after the Mail feature unlocks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New 6★ Operators&lt;/strong&gt;: Si, Argent Flow&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New 6★ Weapons&lt;/strong&gt;: Jade Vessel (Greatsword), Lunar Calling (Sword), Long Heritage (Greatsword), Complexed Industry (Sword)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Area&lt;/strong&gt;: Wuling &amp;#8211; Si&amp;#39;s Painting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Events&lt;/strong&gt;: Yuanyuan&amp;#39;s Blazing Stoves, Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration Sign-In, Arena of Games Challenge, Contingency Contract: Indigo Experimental Operation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;New Operators and Weapons&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The update introduces two 6★ operators: &lt;strong&gt;Si&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Argent Flow&lt;/strong&gt;, each featured in their own Chartered Headhunting banners. Si is available in the Rejuvenation banner from update through November 5, 2026, while Argent Flow headlines The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow banner starting November 5, 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four new 6★ weapons arrive alongside them: Jade Vessel (Greatsword), Lunar Calling (Sword), Long Heritage (Greatsword), and Complexed Industry (Sword). These are tied to corresponding Arsenal Issue events, with Jade Vessel and Lunar Calling receiving RateUp in the Seal of Jade and Moongleam Issue arsenals, respectively.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;New Areas and Story Content&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Players can explore the new &lt;strong&gt;Wuling &amp;#8211; Si&amp;#39;s Painting&lt;/strong&gt; area, which serves as the backdrop for several new missions. Main story progress extends to Chapter II Process VIII: Paint with Fresh Ink. Exploration missions include Miscellanies on Rampage, Post Destination, A Painting Open for Business, and Farming Automation. Seven new side missions are available, such as Back to the Rustics, Unrequited Love, and the Yuanyuan Innkeeper trilogy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Events and Rewards&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Multiple events launch with the version, offering significant Oroberyl and other rewards:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yuanyuan&amp;#39;s Blazing Stoves&lt;/strong&gt; (Fun &amp;amp; Games): Manage Yuanyuan Manor Inn in Si&amp;#39;s Painting to earn up to 1000 Oroberyl and Mark of Perseverance. Available post-update through the next maintenance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration Sign-In&lt;/strong&gt;: Sign in for 7 days to earn Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permit ×5. Runs from update through November 5, 2026.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;All the Inky Hues Guide&lt;/strong&gt;: Complete missions in Si&amp;#39;s Painting for 1200 Oroberyl and Mark of Perseverance. Available post-update through November 5, 2026.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Carly&amp;#39;s Verdant Anthology Camera&lt;/strong&gt;: Complete camera missions for 1500 Oroberyl, Portrait Frame, and Mark of Perseverance. Runs October 22–November 5, 2026.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arena of Games Challenge&lt;/strong&gt;: Earn Arena Points for tier-based rewards including 1200 Oroberyl. Available October 29–November 19, 2026, with content update on November 11.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contingency Contract: Indigo Experimental Operation&lt;/strong&gt;: Select Test Criteria to earn rewards like Vitrified Indigo, exchangeable at the Secret Sanctuary for 2000 Oroberyl and more. Available November 5, 2026, through maintenance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Era for the Myriad Souls&lt;/strong&gt;: Story shoot event for 300 Oroberyl and T-Creds. Runs October 31–November 14, 2026.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Argent Flow Narrative Event&lt;/strong&gt;: Complete Back to the Rustics side mission for 600 Oroberyl and Elementary Cognitive Carrier. Available November 5, 2026, through maintenance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Stars Are With Me Sign-In&lt;/strong&gt;: 7-day sign-in for The Stars Are With Me HH Permit ×5. Available November 5, 2026, through maintenance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sanity Supply Limited-Time Event&lt;/strong&gt;: Daily missions for Sanity Usage Permit and Emergency Sanity Booster. Asia: November 19–26, 2026; Americas/Europe: November 19–25, 2026.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Gameplay and System Updates&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Beyond content, the update refines core systems:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combat&lt;/strong&gt;: Added combo skill priority adjustment on the Team screen. New Team06 and Team07 slots allow more saved teams. Liino’s vibration feedback improved when not the controlled operator.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gear Plan&lt;/strong&gt;: New feature to save and name multiple gear setups for quick switching.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LTO Sanity Meds Auto-Use&lt;/strong&gt;: Expired limited-time Sanity Meds auto-convert to Sanity, with overflow to Sanity Essences via Extractors.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cabin Shift Rotation&lt;/strong&gt;: Cabins now support two operator shifts (A/B) with manual or auto-rotation.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AIC Factory&lt;/strong&gt;: Wuling region development cap increased. New Auto-Farmer facility unlocks for automated germinate and harvest in Si&amp;#39;s Painting and later Wuling City.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Umbral Monument&lt;/strong&gt;: Murmurs of the Deep Forest stages (4 total) available from October 22, 2026, with Monumental Etching: Forest of Maras event offering 1200 Oroberyl and Advanced Progression Selection Crate II.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Delver of the Cryptic&lt;/strong&gt;: Fade Beyond the Painting spatial set rolls out in phases—3 Protocol Spaces initially, 3 more on November 19, 2026, for up to 1200 Oroberyl rewards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protocol Pass: Ink Scroll&lt;/strong&gt;: Active during the Sanctuary of Ink period, offering Basic Supply tier by default, with level-up rewards including Basic HH Permit, Oroberyls, Exchange Crate-o-Surprise, and Progression Materials. Advanced Progression Selection Crate I replaced by Crate II; Warp Plasma-Coated Slide added as a selectable material.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For &lt;strong&gt;Si&lt;/strong&gt;: Strong early pick for players building a physical DPS lineup. Her kit offers consistent damage and survivability, making her viable in early-to-mid game content. The Rejuvenation banner includes solid off-rate options like Typhoeus and Lifeng, reducing risk for F2P players.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For &lt;strong&gt;Argent Flow&lt;/strong&gt;: Best suited for players investing in sword-based or hybrid teams. Her trial via Combat Drills during her banner allows testing before committing pulls. The Hearth Fire Beckons the Starry Flow banner shares the same rate-up pool as Si’s, so pulling for one may yield the other.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Weapon banners (Seal of Jade for Jade Vessel, Moongleam for Lunar Calling) are worth considering if you lack strong greatsword or sword options. The Rate-Up weapons are solid generalist picks, but off-rate weapons like Former Finery or Sundered Prince offer niche utility.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;F2P players should prioritize completing event tasks for free Oroberyl (e.g., 1000 from Yuanyuan&amp;#39;s Blazing Stoves, 1200 from All the Inky Hues) to fund pulls without spending. The 1800 Oroberyl compensation also provides a solid starting point.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sanctuary of Ink delivers meaningful expansion for Arknights: Endfield, balancing new narrative exploration with tangible gameplay improvements. The dual-operator launch, extensive event calendar, and quality-of-life updates like Gear Plan and Auto-Farmer address both progression and convenience. With compensation in hand and multiple free reward paths, players of all investment levels can engage with the new content immediately.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Arknights: Endfield</category><category>Banner</category><category>Event</category><category>Guide</category><author>Caelus Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/cb7b82615be3b5446d42f75ec7f41a39/01a13d13-f09d-7079-ab2e-a4debd942b9e_e951ca037ab9b181d08e2bfed7cc9833.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Arknights Endfield Si Banner: Rejuvenation Details</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-si-banner-rejuvenation-details/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-si-banner-rejuvenation-details/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Arknights Endfield&amp;#8217;s Rejuvenation Chartered Headhunting features Si Rate-UP, a 7-day sign-in, Combat Drills trial, and full pity rewards.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:00:58 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Rejuvenation Chartered Headhunting: Si Rate-UP in Arknights Endfield&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arknights: Endfield&lt;/strong&gt; is opening its next Chartered Headhunting banner, and the 6★ operator &lt;strong&gt;Si&lt;/strong&gt; is the headline act. The &lt;strong&gt;Rejuvenation&lt;/strong&gt; Chartered Headhunting runs from the &lt;strong&gt;Sanctuary of Ink&lt;/strong&gt; version update until &lt;strong&gt;2026-11-05&lt;/strong&gt; at 11:59 server time, backed by a sign-in event, a trial stage, and discounted permits. For anyone following &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/arknights-endfield&quot;&gt;Arknights Endfield news&lt;/a&gt;, this is the banner to plan around.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Entry requires clearing the main mission &lt;strong&gt;Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege&lt;/strong&gt;. The pool accepts &lt;strong&gt;Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permits&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Chartered HH Permits&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Oroberyls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Banner:&lt;/strong&gt; Rejuvenation Chartered Headhunting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rate-UP 6★:&lt;/strong&gt; Si&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Window:&lt;/strong&gt; After the Sanctuary of Ink update – 2026-11-05, 11:59 server time (Asia UTC+8; Americas/Europe UTC-5)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; Clear Chapter I Process I: Break the Siege&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6★ pool:&lt;/strong&gt; Si / Typhoeus / Liino / Ember / Lifeng / Ardelia / Last Rite / Pogranichnik&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Currencies:&lt;/strong&gt; Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permit, Chartered HH Permit, Oroberyls&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;A Limited Window, By Design&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Chartered Headhunting pools expire. After three Chartered Headhunting banners, the featured Rate-UP 6★ is removed from the Chartered list and is not added to Basic Headhunting. That makes &lt;strong&gt;Si&lt;/strong&gt; a time-limited catch: official materials confirm no Basic Headhunting safety net, so players who want her should treat this run as the main opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Rewards and Pity Milestones&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Milestone&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Reward&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Fine print&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;30 attempts&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;10 Urgent Recruitment attempts (1 free 10×)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Matches banner base rates; guarantees 5★ or better; does not count toward pity or reward totals&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;60 attempts&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Headhunting Dossier ×1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Auto-sent to Valuables Stash; converts to special HH Permit ×10 at the next Chartered banner, then expires&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Every 240 attempts&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Token of Si ×1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Token redemption details not stated in official materials&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The free 10× from Urgent Recruitment is a nice bonus, but it will not advance your guarantee on this or any other Chartered banner. Exact 6★ drop rates are not stated in official materials.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Every attempt also earns &lt;strong&gt;Arsenal Tickets&lt;/strong&gt;: 2,000 for a 6★, 200 for a 5★, and 20 for a 4★, redeemable at the Acquisition Center – Arsenal Exchange. Over a long banner, that steady drip can offset future spending.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you want Si:&lt;/strong&gt; the Token Tribute awards one Si token per 240 attempts, but the exchange rate for the operator is not stated in official materials — budget conservatively.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;F2P and low-spend:&lt;/strong&gt; the 7-day sign-in grants Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permit ×5, the AIC Quota Exchange sells the same bundle at a discount, and Combat Drills pays Oroberyl ×100. Small, but real.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hoarders beware:&lt;/strong&gt; the Headhunting Dossier only converts during the next Chartered banner and expires when it ends.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Events and Rewards&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration Sign-In:&lt;/strong&gt; Seven days of logins for rewards including Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permit ×5.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Combat Drills:&lt;/strong&gt; A preset-team trial of Si. Clear the specified stage for Oroberyl ×100, an Arsenal Defense Crate (a Fully Artificed Level 60 Gear Set suited to the trial operator), and Mark of Perseverance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AIC Quota Exchange:&lt;/strong&gt; Limited-time deals, including Spirit&amp;#39;s Restoration HH Permit ×5 for AIC Quota.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Si&amp;#39;s kit, team synergies, and build guidance are not stated in official materials; check the in-game Headhunting and Event Center screens.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What It Means&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Chartered model keeps pressure on players: rotating pools, a three-banner expiration, and no Basic Headhunting fallback. That makes free tries like Combat Drills genuinely valuable before committing Oroberyls — a smart pattern for Endfield&amp;#39;s gacha economy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Suggested visual: official Rejuvenation banner key art. Alt text: &amp;quot;Promotional artwork of the 6★ operator Si from Arknights: Endfield&amp;#39;s Rejuvenation Chartered Headhunting banner.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For wider gacha coverage, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/unlock-youhus-true-potential-the-symphony-of-rng-and-strategy-in-wuthering-waves&quot;&gt;Unlock Youhu&amp;#39;s True Potential&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/mornye-best-build-guide-weapons-echoes-for-top-support&quot;&gt;Mornye Best Build Guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: Si&amp;#39;s Chartered window is finite, the free rewards are modest but stack, and the pity tokens arrive slowly — plan your Oroberyls before 2026-11-05.&lt;/p&gt;
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</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:01:20 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Arknights: Endfield</category><author>Zoe Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/2e88af61b16837f41d2b4e9f4faef040/01a13c6f-2b40-7205-a7bc-5a8163639f2e_5ecf9c6fcf699d326c39c3d40c3e9aa0.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive 10/14 Data Patch: Server Stabilization &amp; Player Impact</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-14-data-patch-server-stabilization-player-impact/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-14-data-patch-server-stabilization-player-impact/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive deploys a 20-minute data patch on 2024-10-14 for server stability. Game stays online but reconnect required.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:01:13 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive directors should prepare for a brief &lt;strong&gt;data patch&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;2024-10-14&lt;/strong&gt; aimed at server stabilization. The maintenance window runs from &lt;strong&gt;06:00 to 06:20 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;, during which the game remains accessible though disconnections may occur. A patch download will be required upon next login. For the latest &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive news&lt;/strong&gt; and patch schedules, check the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Patch window:&lt;/strong&gt; 2024-10-14 06:00–06:20 UTC&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impact:&lt;/strong&gt; Game playable; expect possible disconnects&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Action required:&lt;/strong&gt; Download patch after reconnecting&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Focus:&lt;/strong&gt; Server stabilization and performance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Patch Details&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The notice emphasizes &lt;strong&gt;server stabilization&lt;/strong&gt; as the sole objective. No new content, balance changes, or bug fixes are listed. Players are advised to avoid &lt;strong&gt;key content&lt;/strong&gt; — such as &lt;strong&gt;Total Assault&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Joint Firing Drill&lt;/strong&gt;, or high-stakes &lt;strong&gt;PvP&lt;/strong&gt; — during the window to prevent interruption losses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This follows the &lt;strong&gt;2024-09-24 maintenance&lt;/strong&gt; that addressed selection banner errors and compensation, covered in our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-9-24-maintenance-compensation-bug-fixes-and-what-players-must-do&quot;&gt;Blue Archive 9/24 Maintenance: Compensation, Bug Fixes, and What Players Must Do&lt;/a&gt;. The current patch is smaller in scope but similarly targets backend health.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Player Guidance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Log in before 06:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; if you plan to play during the window; the client will prompt the download on next launch.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clear any time-sensitive dailies&lt;/strong&gt; (Commission, Café, Credit farming) beforehand.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Expect a brief client restart&lt;/strong&gt; after 06:20 UTC; no extended downtime is scheduled.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monitor official channels&lt;/strong&gt; for any schedule changes — the notice states it is &lt;em&gt;subject to change, update, or removal&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Context: Same-Day Banner Launch&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Notably, the &lt;strong&gt;Pick-Up Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; featuring &lt;strong&gt;Pina&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Tsubaki&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Umika&lt;/strong&gt; begins at &lt;strong&gt;02:00 UTC on 2024-10-14&lt;/strong&gt; — four hours before this patch. Directors pulling on the new banner should complete recruitment sessions before 06:00 UTC or wait until after the patch download. See our full breakdown: &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-pick-up-pina-and-returning-tsubaki-umika-10&quot;&gt;Blue Archive Pick-Up: Pina and Returning Tsubaki, Umika (10/14)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Takeaway&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A routine stability patch with minimal disruption. Plan around the 20-minute window, download the client update afterward, and resume normal operations. No compensation announced; none expected for this scale.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Max Johnson</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/a880dfa662f341b4d9eac760a54caf20/01a138c9-41e3-7202-913f-5455d920292f_image.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Wuthering Waves Sentinels Lore Guide</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-sentinels-lore-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-sentinels-lore-guide/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;The Pioneer Association&amp;#8217;s Sentinel records blend chronicle, anecdote, and legend. Here&amp;#8217;s what&amp;#8217;s confirmed, what&amp;#8217;s speculation, and why it matters.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:58 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Sentinels&lt;/strong&gt; have always been one of the most intriguing threads in &lt;strong&gt;Wuthering Waves&lt;/strong&gt; lore, and the &lt;strong&gt;Pioneer Association&lt;/strong&gt; has now put its own stamp on that history. Members compiled notes on the Sentinels entirely on their own initiative, gathering whatever could still be traced. For players following the story, these records are the freshest lead in the game&amp;#39;s ongoing mystery — and a reminder that not every &amp;quot;history&amp;quot; is settled fact. Stay current with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/wuthering-waves&quot;&gt;latest Wuthering Waves updates&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The compilation draws on local chronicles, anecdotes, and folk legends. Its stated goal is to record and piece together the Sentinels&amp;#39; past deeds as fully as possible. Crucially, the Association itself flags that some conclusions remain unverified and may need further information to confirm or clarify.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source:&lt;/strong&gt; notes compiled by &lt;strong&gt;Pioneer Association&lt;/strong&gt; members on their own initiative&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Materials:&lt;/strong&gt; local chronicles, anecdotes, and folk legends&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purpose:&lt;/strong&gt; record and piece together the &lt;strong&gt;Sentinels&amp;#39;&lt;/strong&gt; past deeds&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caveat:&lt;/strong&gt; contains speculative conclusions that remain unverified&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Release date and patch:&lt;/strong&gt; Not stated in official materials.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Wuthering Waves Sentinels Records Explained&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The notes are a grassroots effort, not an official chronicle. Association members gathered whatever could still be traced — written records, oral anecdotes, and folk legends — and stitched them into a single account. That method matters, because folklore is fluid, and the compilers seem to know it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The phrasing is deliberately careful: the goal is to piece together the past &amp;quot;as fully as possible,&amp;quot; not to declare it closed. That signals an incomplete picture, and it frames how players should read everything that follows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Confirmed vs. Speculative&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The source draws a clear line between what the record is and what it claims:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Element&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Status&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Records compiled by the Pioneer Association&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Stated in source&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Sources: chronicles, anecdotes, legends&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Stated in source&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Specific Sentinel deeds and conclusions&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Compilation date&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Not stated in official materials&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Any specific deed or conclusion inside the notes should be treated as &lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change&lt;/em&gt; until further information confirms or clarifies it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;How to Read the Records&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Treat folk legends as context, not evidence.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Watch for hedged language — it marks where the record thins out.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cross-reference with official updates before treating any deed as canon.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The records also hint that the Sentinels still matter culturally in the present day of the game world. An association felt strongly enough to document them, which suggests their legacy could resurface in future story beats. That is informed speculation, not fact: the source offers no release window, character tie-in, or content roadmap.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Lore Connections&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The compilation fits a wider pattern of world-building in &lt;strong&gt;Wuthering Waves&lt;/strong&gt;. Recent expansions have pushed exploration into places like &lt;strong&gt;Lahai-Roi&lt;/strong&gt;, nestled beneath the &lt;strong&gt;Roya Frostlands&lt;/strong&gt; — a transition covered in our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-lahai-roi-starward-riseway-region-guide&quot;&gt;Wuthering Waves Lahai-Roi &amp;amp; Starward Riseway region guide&lt;/a&gt; and our piece on &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/lahai-roi-revealed-wuthering-waves-frozen-depths-and-canon&quot;&gt;Lahai-Roi&amp;#39;s frozen depths and canon&lt;/a&gt;. For the broader horizon, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-everything-we-know-about-the-next-big-open-world-rpg&quot;&gt;everything we know about Wuthering Waves&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Suggested visual: a weathered journal page bearing a Sentinel crest. Alt text: &amp;quot;Illustrated journal page with a Sentinel crest and hand-drawn map, representing the Pioneer Association&amp;#39;s compiled records.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Takeaway&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Pioneer Association&amp;#39;s Sentinel notes are valuable precisely because they are honest about their limits. Read them as a living record — a starting point for the Sentinels&amp;#39; history, not the final word. Until official clarification arrives, keep the documented separate from the legendary, and treat every unverified conclusion as provisional.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Wuthering Waves</category><category>Beginner Guide</category><category>Characters</category><category>Guide</category><author>Caelus Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/e4c14f90774eb924659bfb2e8e27c98e/01a13893-f200-712a-8541-366576f75be6_ybezed6jv3gdaisjd8-1791797555598.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Zenless Zone Zero: Recent Events and What They Mean for Players</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-recent-events-and-what-they-mean-for-players/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-recent-events-and-what-they-mean-for-players/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;A look at recent Zenless Zone Zero events including the January 2026 calendar and Ye Shunguang preview, and how they impact current gameplay and future banners.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:01:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Zenless Zone Zero: Recent Events and What They Mean for Players&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The start of 2026 brought official celebrations to Zenless Zone Zero, including a free January calendar wallpaper and hints at upcoming content. These releases often signal developer intentions for the year ahead, particularly around banner schedules and event timing. For players tracking the gacha rhythm, such gestures are more than cosmetic—they’re part of the live service cadence.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Official January 2026 calendar wallpaper released on 2026-01-01&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ye Shunguang previewed as a new senior sister character&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Recent birthday event for Harumasa and Asaba emphasized narrative cohesion&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No new banners or character releases confirmed in the provided materials&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Canon Sources&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The official January 2026 calendar was described as &amp;quot;signaling a fresh chapter for the community and dropping subtle hints at what’s ahead.&amp;quot; Ye Shunguang’s debut is accompanied by the line: &amp;quot;I shall wield my blade and shatter every thread of fate.&amp;quot; The Harumasa and Asaba birthday event blended &amp;quot;urgent missions with lighthearted camaraderie.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Analysis&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These events reflect Hoyoverse’s pattern of using real-world milestones to anchor in-game content. The January calendar aligns with typical new-year reward cycles, often preceding limited-run events or banner adjustments. Ye Shunguang’s positioning as a &amp;quot;senior sister&amp;quot; suggests potential ties to existing factions like the Special Operations Section 6 or the Hollow Investigation Unit, though her exact role remains to be seen in gameplay. The Harumasa/Asaba event, while lighthearted, reinforces character relationships that may gain narrative weight in future story chapters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Timeline Connections&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The January 2026 calendar follows the 2nd anniversary celebration (late 2025), which granted 1,000 free Polychrome and anniversary wallpaper. This continues a trend of year-start and anniversary gifts designed to re-engage players. Ye Shunguang’s preview comes after a period of steady character introductions, suggesting her banner may arrive in a standard update cycle rather than as a surprise drop.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Speculative Threads&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change&lt;/em&gt;: Ye Shunguang could be a Sword-type character focused on break damage or shield disruption, given her thematic emphasis on &amp;quot;shattering fate.&amp;quot; Her arrival might coincide with a new Hollow Zero zone or a story chapter exploring fate and causality, themes already present in the game’s lore.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;What to Watch Next&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Players should monitor official channels for:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#8211; Ye Shunguang’s banner announcement and kit details&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#8211; Any follow-up events tied to the January 2026 calendar hints&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#8211; Story updates that expand on the senior sister role or the Hollow Investigation Unit&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Zenless Zone Zero</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Zoe Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/cc2898219229ed94e9c9e5cde46e7f8c/01a13892-195a-7292-b8bd-12a5c5884f3c_43384f0eff2d22064aa1ab7110a8e65f_382394.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive Bans 9 Players for Exploiting Leaderboard</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-bans-9-players-for-exploiting-leaderboard/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-bans-9-players-for-exploiting-leaderboard/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive permanently bans 9 players for exploiting the in-game system and removes them from the leaderboard. Here’s what you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:01:01 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Blue Archive Cracks Down on Exploits&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive has taken decisive action against players who abused in-game systems, permanently banning nine accounts and removing their rankings from the leaderboard. The announcement, posted on the official channels, underscores the developers’ commitment to maintaining a fair environment for all Sensei. For more &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;Blue Archive news&lt;/a&gt;, stay tuned to EarlyGG.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The bans come amid ongoing efforts to curb cheating and exploitation, which can distort competitive modes and undermine player trust. While the exact exploit wasn’t detailed, the swift response signals that such behavior will not be tolerated.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total banned players:&lt;/strong&gt; 9&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Restriction period:&lt;/strong&gt; Permanent&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Action taken:&lt;/strong&gt; Removal from leaderboard&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reason:&lt;/strong&gt; Exploiting and abusing in-game systems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Official stance:&lt;/strong&gt; Zero tolerance for illegal programs or cheating&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Banned Accounts&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The following UIDs were listed in the official notice. Note that the UIDs are partially masked for privacy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Permanently Banned Players (UID)&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;347****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;338****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;448****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;927****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;501****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1110****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1110****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1110****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1961****&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All nine accounts have been permanently restricted, and their leaderboard entries have been deleted. The notice did not specify which leaderboard or mode was affected, but such actions typically target competitive rankings where exploits can provide unfair advantages.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Why This Matters for the Community&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Exploiting in-game systems can have ripple effects: it skews rankings, devalues legitimate achievements, and can discourage players who invest time and resources fairly. By publicizing these bans, Blue Archive’s developers aim to deter future violations and reassure the community that reports are acted upon.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The notice also mentions that proactive measures may be taken to prevent the spread of unauthorized programs and exploits. This could include improved detection systems or stricter monitoring, though specifics were not stated in official materials.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What This Means for Regular Players&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the vast majority of Sensei who play by the rules, this news is a positive sign. It means the playing field is being policed, and those who cheat won’t go unnoticed. If you’re concerned about encountering cheaters in competitive modes, this action should offer some reassurance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It’s also a reminder to avoid any third-party tools or exploits, even if they seem harmless. The penalties are severe: permanent bans and leaderboard removal. There’s no room for negotiation when it comes to fair play.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Recent Blue Archive Updates&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This ban wave arrives alongside other recent changes in Blue Archive. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-maintenance-2025-10-13-what-to-know&quot;&gt;2025-10-13 maintenance&lt;/a&gt; brought new banners and events, while the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits&quot;&gt;shop update&lt;/a&gt; added fresh packs for players. If you’re planning your pulls, check out our guide to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-kisaki-shun-swimsuit-banners&quot;&gt;Kisaki &amp;amp; Shun Swimsuit banners&lt;/a&gt; for details on rates and schedules.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Staying informed about both gameplay and policy updates helps you navigate Kivotos smoothly. EarlyGG will continue to monitor official channels for any further announcements regarding bans or anti-cheat measures.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Final Takeaway&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive’s permanent ban of nine players for exploiting the system is a clear message: cheating won’t be tolerated. The removal from the leaderboard reinforces that competitive integrity is a priority. For law-abiding Sensei, it’s business as usual—but with a reminder that fair play is non-negotiable. Keep an eye on official notices for any future enforcement actions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Meta</category><author>Tyler Smith</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/b0280400155859644d135101ab841b47/01a134ec-4eb2-760e-84c0-eb987027de6c_ba-ea-b3-b5-ec-a7-80-ec-82-ac-ed-95-ade.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive Fixes Premium Dash Recruitment Text Error</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-fixes-premium-dash-recruitment-text-error/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-fixes-premium-dash-recruitment-text-error/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive corrects a text error in Premium Dash Recruitment notes: the guarantee is 2★, not 3★. Here&amp;#8217;s what you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:01:02 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Blue Archive Corrects Premium Dash Recruitment Text Error&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sensei, a text error in the &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; notes has been identified and will be fixed during the temporary maintenance on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;. The original notes incorrectly stated that at least one &lt;strong&gt;3★ student&lt;/strong&gt; was guaranteed for every ten recruitments, when the actual guarantee is at least one &lt;strong&gt;2★ student&lt;/strong&gt;. This correction ensures players have accurate expectations when pulling on the banner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more Blue Archive news and updates, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Error:&lt;/strong&gt; Premium Dash Recruitment notes displayed &amp;quot;3★ guaranteed&amp;quot; instead of &amp;quot;2★ guaranteed&amp;quot;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Correction:&lt;/strong&gt; The text will be fixed during the temporary maintenance on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Impact:&lt;/strong&gt; Players who pulled based on the incorrect text may have misunderstood the guarantee.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compensation:&lt;/strong&gt; Not stated in official materials.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Banner Duration:&lt;/strong&gt; Not stated in official materials.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Exactly Happened?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In a notice posted by the Blue Archive team, the &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; banner—added after the &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; maintenance—had incorrect recruitment details in its notes. The original text promised &amp;quot;At least one 3★ student guaranteed for every ten recruitments!&amp;quot; However, the intended guarantee is actually at least one &lt;strong&gt;2★ student&lt;/strong&gt; per ten recruitments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The error was purely textual; the actual recruitment rates were not affected. The corrected text will read: &amp;quot;At least one &lt;strong&gt;2★ student&lt;/strong&gt; guaranteed for every ten recruitments!&amp;quot; The note about duplicate students converting into &lt;strong&gt;Eligma&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Eleph&lt;/strong&gt; remains unchanged.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;When Will It Be Fixed?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The fix will be applied during the temporary maintenance on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;. According to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-maintenance-2025-10-13-what-to-know&quot;&gt;maintenance announcement&lt;/a&gt;, the maintenance runs from &lt;strong&gt;06:10 to 08:10 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;. After the update, the corrected text will be visible in-game.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull on Premium Dash Recruitment?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; is a paid banner that guarantees at least one &lt;strong&gt;2★ student&lt;/strong&gt; per ten pulls. This is a lower guarantee than typical 3★ guarantees on other banners, so it&amp;#39;s important to set expectations accordingly. If you&amp;#39;re looking for specific 3★ students, this banner may not be the best use of your &lt;strong&gt;Pyroxene&lt;/strong&gt; or paid currency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For F2P players, it&amp;#39;s generally advisable to save for limited banners like the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; banners, which offer higher-value units. Low-spenders should weigh the cost against the guaranteed 2★, which is less impactful than a 3★ guarantee.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Compensation and Follow-Up&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The notice states that further details on follow-up measures will be provided in a future update. As of now, no compensation has been announced. We will update this article if new information becomes available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Related Blue Archive Coverage&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more details on the &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; maintenance and its impact, check out our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-maintenance-2025-10-13-what-to-know&quot;&gt;maintenance guide&lt;/a&gt;. If you&amp;#39;re curious about the new shop packs that arrived with the update, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits&quot;&gt;shop update breakdown&lt;/a&gt;. And for a deeper look at the new swimsuit banners, don&amp;#39;t miss our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-kisaki-shun-swimsuit-banners&quot;&gt;Kisaki &amp;amp; Shun banner analysis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; text error is a minor but important correction. While it doesn&amp;#39;t change the actual rates, it&amp;#39;s a reminder to always double-check banner details. Stay tuned to EarlyGG for the latest Blue Archive updates.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Banner</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Tyler Smith</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/a0e4d076c41296c4ddd1d586bcbcb094/01a13447-7a88-7214-8e2f-d0b70021b534_ba-ea-b3-b5-ec-a7-80-ec-82-ac-ed-95-ade.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive Maintenance 2025-10-13: What to Know</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-maintenance-2025-10-13-what-to-know/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-maintenance-2025-10-13-what-to-know/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive&amp;#8217;s 2025-10-13 maintenance brings 480 Pyroxene, ends Kazusa band banners, and starts Kisaki &amp;#038; Shun swimsuit banners. Plan your pulls.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:01:02 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sensei, a temporary maintenance is scheduled for &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13 (Tue)&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;06:10 to 08:10 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;. The game will be unavailable during this window, and a patch download will be required afterward. As always, compensation will be provided, though the exact rewards are yet to be announced in this notice. For more &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive&lt;/strong&gt; news and updates, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This maintenance marks the end of several limited-time events and banners, including the &lt;strong&gt;Kazusa (Band)&lt;/strong&gt; recruitment and the aquatic event. It also sets the stage for new content, such as the &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; Pick-Up Recruitments and a fresh shop update. If you have unfinished business, now is the time to wrap it up.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13 (Tue)&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;06:10 to 08:10 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compensation&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Pyroxene x480&lt;/strong&gt; (based on previous maintenance patterns; official notice pending).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ending&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Kazusa (Band)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Yoshimi (Band)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Natsu (Band)&lt;/strong&gt; banners; aquatic event.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Starting&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; Pick-Up Recruitments (2025-10-13 after maintenance – 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shop Update&lt;/strong&gt;: New packs available after maintenance until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-10 01:59 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Maintenance Window&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The maintenance will run for two hours, from &lt;strong&gt;06:10 to 08:10 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;. This timing is subject to change, so keep an eye on official channels. Upon reconnecting, you&amp;#39;ll need to download a patch. The notice mentions that certain in-game text may be adjusted, but no major gameplay changes are indicated.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Compensation is typically distributed via in-game mail after maintenance. While the exact reward isn&amp;#39;t specified in this notice, previous maintenance on the same day (earlier window) granted &lt;strong&gt;Pyroxene x480&lt;/strong&gt;. We&amp;#39;ll update if the official notice confirms the amount.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Ends with This Maintenance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Several time-limited recruitments and events conclude when the servers go down. If you&amp;#39;re still pulling for &lt;strong&gt;Kazusa (Band)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Yoshimi (Band)&lt;/strong&gt;, or &lt;strong&gt;Natsu (Band)&lt;/strong&gt;, or if you haven&amp;#39;t cleared the event shop, you have until &lt;strong&gt;06:10 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt; to do so. The aquatic event story and its associated rewards will also be removed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For a detailed breakdown of what to claim before downtime, see our guide: &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-october-13-maintenance-pyroxene-event-ends&quot;&gt;Blue Archive October 13 Maintenance: Pyroxene &amp;amp; Event Ends&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;New Banners: Kisaki (Swimsuit) and Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Following the maintenance, two new 3★ students will be available in separate Pick-Up Recruitments: &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;. Both banners run from &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13 after maintenance&lt;/strong&gt; until &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;. Rates are standard for Pick-Up banners: 3★ rate at 3%, with a 0.7% chance for the featured student. Pity carries over between banners of the same type.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Banner&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Featured Student&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Duration&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pick-Up Recruitment&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2025-10-13 – 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pick-Up Recruitment&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2025-10-13 – 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For a deeper analysis of these units, check our banner guide: &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-kisaki-shun-swimsuit-banners&quot;&gt;Blue Archive: Kisaki &amp;amp; Shun Swimsuit Banners&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; is a limited 3★ student with a kit focused on dealing damage and supporting allies. She&amp;#39;s likely to be meta-relevant in certain raid and PvP scenarios. &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; is another limited 3★, offering strong single-target damage. Both are limited, meaning they won&amp;#39;t be added to the standard pool, so if you&amp;#39;re a collector or meta-chaser, these banners are your only chance for now.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For F2P players, evaluate your Pyroxene stash. If you&amp;#39;re close to pity (200 pulls), consider going for one. Low-spenders might prioritize based on their roster needs. If you&amp;#39;re unsure, wait for community reviews before pulling.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Events &amp;amp; Rewards&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The maintenance itself doesn&amp;#39;t introduce new events, but the shop update brings new packs. These include skill growth packs, student growth packs, and a 3★ selective recruitment pack. The sale period runs from &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13 after maintenance&lt;/strong&gt; until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-10 01:59 (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;. Purchase limits vary by pack. For details, see &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits&quot;&gt;Blue Archive 10/13 Shop Update: New Packs &amp;amp; Limits&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additionally, the &lt;strong&gt;Angel 24 shop&lt;/strong&gt; is added on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;, allowing you to buy exclusive Profile Card items with Schale Commemorative Coins. Learn more here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-angel-24-shop-customize-your-profile-card&quot;&gt;Blue Archive Angel 24 Shop: Customize Your Profile Card&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What to Do Now&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Before maintenance&lt;/strong&gt;: Spend any remaining event currency, claim rewards, and finish any last-minute pulls on the ending banners.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;After maintenance&lt;/strong&gt;: Download the patch, claim compensation from your mailbox, and check out the new banners and shop packs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;F2P&lt;/strong&gt;: Save Pyroxene for limited banners; consider skipping if you&amp;#39;re not confident in hitting pity.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low-spend&lt;/strong&gt;: The new growth packs offer efficient resource bundles; evaluate if they align with your goals.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optimal&lt;/strong&gt;: If you&amp;#39;re aiming for both new students, plan your pulls carefully; you may need to prioritize one.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; maintenance is a pivotal moment in &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive&lt;/strong&gt;, closing one chapter and opening another. Whether you&amp;#39;re saying goodbye to the band banners or welcoming the swimsuit duo, make sure you&amp;#39;re prepared. Stay tuned to EarlyGG for the latest updates and guides.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Banner</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>EarlyGG</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/bc063907d78cc6d4c55f64d511bb9b3e/01a13410-95be-76c0-9c23-d605d5721f88_image202508051656591.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive Angel 24 Shop: Customize Your Profile Card</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-angel-24-shop-customize-your-profile-card/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-angel-24-shop-customize-your-profile-card/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive adds Angel 24 shop on October 13. Buy exclusive Profile Card items with Schale Commemorative Coins. Here&amp;#8217;s what you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:01:01 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Blue Archive Angel 24 Shop Opens October 13&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sensei, a new way to personalize your My Office space arrives after the &lt;strong&gt;October 13, 2025&lt;/strong&gt; maintenance. The &lt;strong&gt;Angel 24&lt;/strong&gt; shop will be added as a permanent menu, offering exclusive customization items for your Profile Card. This update gives you more ways to express yourself without spending premium currency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the latest Blue Archive news and updates, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;Blue Archive hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; (Tue) from &lt;strong&gt;02:00 to 06:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Feature:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Angel 24&lt;/strong&gt; shop added to My Office&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Currency:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Schale Commemorative Coins&lt;/strong&gt; (My Office exclusive, no expiration)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Items:&lt;/strong&gt; Student, Title, Icon, and Background customization items&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purchase Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; Each product can be bought &lt;strong&gt;once per account&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cancellation:&lt;/strong&gt; Purchases &lt;strong&gt;cannot be canceled&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Is Angel 24?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Angel 24&lt;/strong&gt; is a permanent shop located within the &lt;strong&gt;My Office&lt;/strong&gt; menu. It sells items that let you customize your &lt;strong&gt;Profile Card&lt;/strong&gt;, which is how other players see you in-game. The shop offers four types of items:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Student&lt;/strong&gt; items&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Title&lt;/strong&gt; items&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Icon&lt;/strong&gt; items&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background&lt;/strong&gt; items&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These items are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay. They allow you to change how your profile appears to others, adding a personal touch to your Sensei identity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;How to Earn Schale Commemorative Coins&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The currency used in Angel 24 is &lt;strong&gt;Schale Commemorative Coins&lt;/strong&gt;. These are exclusive to My Office and do not expire. While the official notice does not specify how to earn them, they are likely obtained through activities within My Office. We will update this article once more details are available.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Not stated in official materials:&lt;/em&gt; The exact methods for acquiring Schale Commemorative Coins.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;What Can You Buy?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The full list of Angel 24 products is available on the My Office page. Items fall into the four categories mentioned above. Each product can only be purchased once per account, so choose wisely. There is no option to cancel purchases, so make sure you really want an item before spending your coins.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Should You Spend Your Coins?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since Angel 24 items are cosmetic, there is no competitive advantage to buying them. However, if you enjoy customizing your profile, this is a great way to stand out. For free-to-play players, these coins are likely earned through regular play, so you can save up and pick your favorites without spending real money.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Important Notes&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The contents of the notice are subject to change, revision, or removal. Check back regularly for updates.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Angel 24 is a permanent addition, so you don&amp;#39;t need to rush your purchases.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Angel 24&lt;/strong&gt; shop gives Blue Archive players a new outlet for self-expression. Starting &lt;strong&gt;October 13&lt;/strong&gt;, you can visit My Office and browse the selection. Remember to earn your &lt;strong&gt;Schale Commemorative Coins&lt;/strong&gt; and spend them on the items that best reflect your style.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more details on the October 13 maintenance, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-october-13-maintenance-pyroxene-event-ends&quot;&gt;Blue Archive October 13 Maintenance: Pyroxene &amp;amp; Event Ends&lt;/a&gt; article. Also, check out the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits&quot;&gt;Blue Archive 10/13 Shop Update: New Packs &amp;amp; Limits&lt;/a&gt; for other shop changes.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Beginner Guide</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><author>Sam Miller</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/a1e37199948f3fc4c9de4343f0f46f79/01a133d9-9c28-766f-965b-a349f3043a99_ba-ea-b3-b5-ec-a7-80-ec-82-ac-ed-95-ade.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive 10/13 Shop Update: New Packs &amp; Limits</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-shop-update-new-packs-limits/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive&amp;#8217;s 10/13 shop update adds new skill growth packs, student growth packs, and a 3★ selective recruitment pack. Here&amp;#8217;s what you need to know.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:02:27 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Blue Archive 10/13 Shop Update: New Packs &amp;amp; Limits&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive&amp;#39;s shop is getting a fresh batch of packs after the October 13 maintenance. Whether you&amp;#39;re looking to power up your favorite students or expand your roster, these new offerings have something for every Sensei. For more Blue Archive news and updates, check out our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;Blue Archive hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance:&lt;/strong&gt; 2025-10-13 (Tue) after maintenance&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sale Period:&lt;/strong&gt; 2025-10-13 after maintenance – 2025-11-10 01:59 AM (UTC)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Packs:&lt;/strong&gt; 8 total (4 skill growth, 3 student growth, 1 recruitment)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purchase Limits:&lt;/strong&gt; Vary by pack (3 per account for most, 2 for student growth, 1 for recruitment)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where to Buy:&lt;/strong&gt; Buy Pyroxene → Special Sale tab&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;New Skill Growth Packs&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Four new skill growth packs are available, each tailored to a specific academy: &lt;strong&gt;Shanhaijing&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Gehenna&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Millennium&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Trinity&lt;/strong&gt;. These packs provide a hefty amount of Pyroxene (400 bonus) along with a variety of tech notes, tactical training Blu-rays, and artifacts needed to upgrade your students&amp;#39; skills.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each pack can be purchased up to 3 times per account. The contents are designed to give you a significant boost in skill materials, making them ideal if you&amp;#39;re focusing on students from these academies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Pack Name&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Key Contents&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Shanhaijing Skill Growth Pack&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pyroxene x400, Tech Notes (Shanhaijing), Blu-rays (Shanhaijing), Okiku Doll pieces, Aether items&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Gehenna Skill Growth Pack&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pyroxene x400, Tech Notes (Gehenna), Blu-rays (Gehenna), Nebra Sky Disk pieces, Mandrake items&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Millennium Skill Growth Pack&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pyroxene x400, Tech Notes (Millennium), Blu-rays (Millennium), Atlantis Medal pieces, Crystal Haniwa items&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Trinity Skill Growth Pack&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Pyroxene x400, Tech Notes (Trinity), Blu-rays (Trinity), Nimrud Lens pieces, Wolfsegg Iron items&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Student Growth Packs&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Three student growth packs are also available, offering resources to level up specific students or build relationships.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Calmed Storm Relationship Growth Pack:&lt;/strong&gt; Includes Pyroxene x1,176 + 24 bonus, Eligma x50, and Gift Choice Box x15. Limit: 3 per account.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit) Growth Support Pack:&lt;/strong&gt; Includes Pyroxene x1,200 bonus, Advanced Activity Report x225, Superior Activity Report x80, Advanced Enhancement Stone x215, Superior Enhancement Stone x75, General Hat Blueprint x8,175, General Hairpin Blueprint x8,175, General Wristwatch Blueprint x8,175, and Credit Points 15,000,000. Limit: 2 per account.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit) Growth Support Pack:&lt;/strong&gt; Includes Pyroxene x1,200 bonus, Advanced Activity Report x225, Superior Activity Report x80, Advanced Enhancement Stone x215, Superior Enhancement Stone x75, General Gloves Blueprint x8,175, General Hairpin Blueprint x8,175, General Necklace Blueprint x8,175, and Credit Points 15,000,000. Limit: 2 per account.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These packs are perfect if you&amp;#39;re looking to quickly raise the level and skills of Shun (Swimsuit) or Kisaki (Swimsuit), or if you need a stash of Eligma and gifts for relationship building.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;3★ Selective Archive Recruitment Pack&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For players looking to add a specific 3★ student to their roster, the &lt;strong&gt;Calmed Storm 3★ Selective Archive Recruitment Pack&lt;/strong&gt; is a must-see. This pack includes a 3★ Archive Recruitment Student Choice Ticket, allowing you to select one 3★ student from the Archive Recruitment pool.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; 1 per account&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ticket Validity:&lt;/strong&gt; Until 2025-11-17 01:59 AM (UTC)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Use:&lt;/strong&gt; Tap &amp;quot;Use Choice Ticket&amp;quot; in the 3★ Selective Archive Recruitment tab on the Recruitment screen, or use it from your item inventory.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Note that you will not receive Archive Recruitment Points when using this ticket. If you select a student you&amp;#39;ve already recruited, you&amp;#39;ll receive 50 Eligma and 100 Eleph of that student instead. If you select a new student, you&amp;#39;ll simply recruit them without any extra Eleph or Eligma.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Should You Buy?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With so many packs available, it can be tough to decide where to spend. Here&amp;#39;s a quick breakdown:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skill Growth Packs:&lt;/strong&gt; Great for players who need to upgrade skills for students from specific academies. The Pyroxene bonus is a nice extra.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Student Growth Packs:&lt;/strong&gt; Ideal if you&amp;#39;re building Shun (Swimsuit) or Kisaki (Swimsuit), or if you need Eligma and gifts.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recruitment Pack:&lt;/strong&gt; Worth it if you&amp;#39;re missing a key 3★ student from the Archive pool and want to guarantee them.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Remember, these packs are available until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-10 01:59 AM (UTC)&lt;/strong&gt;, so plan your purchases accordingly. For more tips on managing your resources, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-9-15-shop-update-new-packs-limits&quot;&gt;Blue Archive 9/15 Shop Update guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The October 13 shop update brings a variety of packs to help you strengthen your students and expand your roster. Whether you&amp;#39;re a new Sensei or a veteran, there&amp;#39;s likely something here for you. Be sure to check the sale period and purchase limits before buying. For more Blue Archive coverage, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;Blue Archive news hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- RELATED_POSTS: keywords=&quot;shop update, packs, pyroxene, recruitment&quot; --&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Beginner Guide</category><author>Sam Miller</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/a539162cc3f879c42de77c3d3435034c/01a133a4-04f5-7663-9b50-616434af0f95_ba-ea-b3-b5-ec-a7-80-ec-82-ac-ed-95-ade.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Wuthering Waves: The Song of Old Grows Quiet</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-the-song-of-old-grows-quiet/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-the-song-of-old-grows-quiet/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;A narrative analysis of Wuthering Waves&amp;#8217; latest thematic arc, exploring departure, companionship, and the road ahead.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:01:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;The Song of Old Grows Quiet: A Turning Point in Wuthering Waves&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Spoiler note: This analysis references story beats from Wuthering Waves Version 2.7 and 3.7. Proceed with caution if you have not completed the latest content.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The latest Wuthering Waves narrative beat arrives with a whisper rather than a shout: &amp;quot;The song of old grows quiet, yet over mountains and rivers, there is still a way forward together.&amp;quot; It is a line that carries the weight of everything Rinascita has been building toward, and it lands at a moment when the game&amp;#39;s story is actively reshaping its own foundations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For players tracking the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/wuthering-waves&quot;&gt;latest Wuthering Waves updates&lt;/a&gt;, this quote is more than flavor text. It signals a deliberate pivot in tone and theme, one that reframes the journey ahead while honoring the roads already traveled.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source quote:&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;quot;The song of old grows quiet, yet over mountains and rivers, there is still a way forward together.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Context:&lt;/strong&gt; Arrives amid the conclusion of the Rinascita arc in &lt;strong&gt;Version 2.7&lt;/strong&gt; and the ongoing &lt;strong&gt;Xuanfang Arc&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.7&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key entities:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Galbrena&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Qiuyuan&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Hsin&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Suoming&lt;/strong&gt;, and the shifting factions of Solaris-3.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thematic focus:&lt;/strong&gt; Departure, inheritance, and the quiet persistence of companionship.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spoiler scope:&lt;/strong&gt; References events through &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.7&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Canon Sources and Immediate Context&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The line itself is not attributed to a specific character in the provided materials. It reads as a narrative interstitial, the kind of voiceover or loading-screen text that Kuro Games uses to bridge chapters. Its placement matters: it follows the climactic events of &lt;strong&gt;Version 2.7&lt;/strong&gt;, where the Rinascita storyline reached its conclusion with the introductions of &lt;strong&gt;Galbrena&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Qiuyuan&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;That patch was explicitly framed as a finale, but finales in Wuthering Waves rarely mean endings. They mean transitions. The &amp;quot;song of old&amp;quot; growing quiet is not a eulogy; it is an acknowledgment that the melodies that carried the first major arc are fading into the background, making room for new ones.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Analysis: What the Quiet Actually Means&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The phrase &amp;quot;over mountains and rivers&amp;quot; is doing deliberate work here. In Wuthering Waves, geography is never neutral. The game&amp;#39;s regions are layered with historical trauma, factional conflict, and the remnants of prior civilizations. To say there is &amp;quot;still a way forward together&amp;quot; is to insist that the fractures exposed in Rinascita do not preclude coalition.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is a notable shift from the earlier, more solitary tone of the Rover&amp;#39;s journey. The early game emphasized awakening, isolation, and the recovery of lost memory. The current arc emphasizes interdependence. Characters like &lt;strong&gt;Hsin&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Suoming&lt;/strong&gt;, introduced in &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.7&lt;/strong&gt;, arrive in a story that now assumes the Rover is not alone, and that the people around them have their own agency and agendas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &amp;quot;song of old&amp;quot; can be read in at least two ways. It could refer to the literal musical motifs that have underscored major story beats, or it could refer to the old order of things: the Tacet Discords, the old factions, the unresolved grief of previous eras. Either reading supports the same conclusion. The game is signaling that its narrative priorities are shifting from excavation to construction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Timeline Connections&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The transition from &lt;strong&gt;Version 2.7&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.7&lt;/strong&gt; is not a clean break. The &lt;strong&gt;Xuanfang Arc&lt;/strong&gt; that dominates the current patch cycle builds directly on the political and emotional fallout of Rinascita&amp;#39;s conclusion. The &lt;strong&gt;Moonlit Path&lt;/strong&gt; event in &lt;strong&gt;3.7&lt;/strong&gt; continues the pattern of limited-time story content that deepens factional relationships without requiring main-quest completion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For players who followed the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-2-7-patch-story-finale-banners-crucial-t&quot;&gt;Wuthering Waves 2.7 patch story finale&lt;/a&gt;, the quiet of the new quote will feel earned. The loudest conflicts have been resolved, or at least paused. What remains is the harder work of rebuilding trust across borders that were recently at war.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Speculative Threads&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One plausible reading is that the &amp;quot;song of old&amp;quot; refers specifically to the musical leitmotifs associated with the Rinascita cast. If those themes are being retired, future patches may introduce a new compositional identity for the Xuanfang region and its characters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another reading is more literal: the quote may be a direct reference to a character who has yet to be revealed, someone whose story is tied to the act of listening rather than fighting. This is pure speculation, but it fits the game&amp;#39;s pattern of introducing Resonators whose abilities reflect their narrative roles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A third possibility is that the line is meta-commentary on the gacha cycle itself. As banners rotate and new characters arrive, the old ones do not disappear, but their stories recede. The &amp;quot;way forward together&amp;quot; is the community&amp;#39;s continued engagement with a world that keeps expanding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What to Watch Next&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Version 3.7 story content:&lt;/strong&gt; The Xuanfang Arc finale may clarify who or what the &amp;quot;song of old&amp;quot; represents.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hsin and Suoming:&lt;/strong&gt; Their character stories are likely to explore the &amp;quot;mountains and rivers&amp;quot; imagery directly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Future region transitions:&lt;/strong&gt; If Rinascita is truly concluded, the next major region will define the new &amp;quot;way forward.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event narratives:&lt;/strong&gt; The &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-3-7-moonlit-path-event-store-guide&quot;&gt;Moonlit Path event and store guide&lt;/a&gt; may contain additional thematic breadcrumbs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Road Ahead&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wuthering Waves has always been a game about echoes. The quote at the center of this analysis is itself an echo, a quiet refrain that carries forward the emotional weight of everything that came before while pointing toward something new. The song of old grows quiet, but it does not vanish. It becomes part of the landscape, another layer in a world that rewards players who listen closely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For now, the way forward is together, and that is enough.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Wuthering Waves</category><category>Characters</category><category>Event</category><category>Guide</category><category>Meta</category><author>Zoe Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/2b8f7c716e10add4c1c4479db2bde426/01a133a2-b164-70e4-9d42-bf1194cc2fc5_hkbm7pcp8gurgihc69-1791807905497.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Arknights: Endfield Sanctuary of Ink Pre-Download Guide</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-pre-download-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-pre-download-guide/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Pre-download for Arknights: Endfield&amp;#8217;s Sanctuary of Ink update is live. Get maintenance times, download sizes, and compensation details.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:01:01 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Arknights: Endfield Sanctuary of Ink Pre-Download Now Live&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pre-download for the &lt;strong&gt;Sanctuary of Ink&lt;/strong&gt; version of &lt;strong&gt;Arknights: Endfield&lt;/strong&gt; is now available on PC, mobile, and PlayStation 5. The update goes live after maintenance on &lt;strong&gt;2026-10-15&lt;/strong&gt;, and downloading early will let you jump in faster once servers are back up. For more &lt;strong&gt;Arknights: Endfield&lt;/strong&gt; news and guides, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/arknights-endfield&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is a mandatory update. You will not be able to log in during maintenance, and you will need to re-download the game client afterward. The download sizes are substantial, so planning ahead is recommended.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-download available now&lt;/strong&gt; for PC, Android, iOS, and PS5.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance starts 2026-10-15 at 06:00 (UTC+8)&lt;/strong&gt; for Asia server; &lt;strong&gt;2026-10-14 at 17:00 (UTC-5)&lt;/strong&gt; for Americas/Europe.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Compensation: 900 Oroberyl&lt;/strong&gt; for all players who created a character before the update.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Storage required:&lt;/strong&gt; PC 9GB, mobile 5GB, PS5 47GB (plus extra space for extraction).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mobile pre-download ends 2026-10-15 at 05:30 (UTC+8)&lt;/strong&gt; — you cannot play during mobile pre-download.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Pre-Download Guide by Platform&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;PC&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Open &lt;strong&gt;GRYPHLINK&lt;/strong&gt;. A &lt;strong&gt;[Pre-Download]&lt;/strong&gt; icon will appear to the left of the &lt;strong&gt;[Play]&lt;/strong&gt; button. Click it to begin downloading. The pre-download size is approximately &lt;strong&gt;9GB&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Mobile (Android and iOS)&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Open the game. The &lt;strong&gt;[Pre-Download Resources]&lt;/strong&gt; icon will appear on the login screen. Tap it to begin downloading. The pre-download size is approximately &lt;strong&gt;5GB&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Note: Mobile pre-download is expected to end on &lt;strong&gt;2026-10-15 at 05:30 (UTC+8)&lt;/strong&gt;. You will not be able to play the game during the mobile pre-download, so plan your time accordingly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;PlayStation 5&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go to the home screen, select &lt;strong&gt;[Arknights: Endfield]&lt;/strong&gt;, press the controller&amp;#39;s &lt;strong&gt;[OPTIONS]&lt;/strong&gt; button, and select &lt;strong&gt;[Check for Update]&lt;/strong&gt; to begin downloading. The pre-download resources are approximately &lt;strong&gt;47GB&lt;/strong&gt; in size.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Maintenance Schedule&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maintenance times vary by server:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Server&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Start Time&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;End Time&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Asia&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2026-10-15 06:00 (UTC+8)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2026-10-15 12:00 (UTC+8)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Americas / Europe&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2026-10-14 17:00 (UTC-5)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2026-10-14 23:00 (UTC-5)&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During maintenance, you cannot log in. Once it ends, you will need to update the game client.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;How to Update After Maintenance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PC:&lt;/strong&gt; Close the game, restart &lt;strong&gt;GRYPHLINK&lt;/strong&gt;, and click &lt;strong&gt;[Update]&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Android:&lt;/strong&gt; Enter the game and follow the pop-up prompts.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;iOS:&lt;/strong&gt; Go to the App Store and tap &lt;strong&gt;[Update]&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PlayStation 5:&lt;/strong&gt; Go to the home screen, select &lt;strong&gt;[Arknights: Endfield]&lt;/strong&gt;, press &lt;strong&gt;[OPTIONS]&lt;/strong&gt;, select &lt;strong&gt;[Check for Update]&lt;/strong&gt;, and confirm.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you completed or started the pre-download, the amount of data you need to download after maintenance will be reduced based on the resources already downloaded.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Storage Requirements&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ensure your device has enough free space before updating. The estimated storage space required is:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Platform&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Update Size&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Extra Space for Extraction&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;9GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;15GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Android&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;5GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;5GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;iOS&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;5GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;5GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PS5&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;47GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;52GB&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Extra storage used during extraction will be freed once the extraction is complete. For PC, installing the game on an SSD is recommended for better performance.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Compensation and Rewards&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All players who created a character before the update will receive &lt;strong&gt;900 Oroberyl&lt;/strong&gt; as compensation. This will be sent via in-game mail after maintenance. The mail will expire during the next version update and maintenance, so claim it promptly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional rewards, check out our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-guide-rewards&quot;&gt;Sanctuary of Ink Guide &amp;amp; Rewards&lt;/a&gt; article, which covers how to claim 1,000 Oroberyl, 10,000 T-Creds, and more from the New Version Guide page.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Pre-Patch To-Dos&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Before maintenance begins, consider these tasks:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Claim any expiring mail&lt;/strong&gt; and rewards from the current version.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complete limited-time events&lt;/strong&gt; that will end with the update.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use up stamina&lt;/strong&gt; or other resources that may overflow during downtime.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start your pre-download&lt;/strong&gt; to minimize post-maintenance wait times.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For a full breakdown of what&amp;#39;s coming in Sanctuary of Ink, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-sanctuary-of-ink-update-details&quot;&gt;Sanctuary of Ink Update Details&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Day-1 Priorities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Once servers are up, here&amp;#39;s what to check first:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Claim compensation&lt;/strong&gt; from in-game mail.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Explore new content&lt;/strong&gt; — the update adds two new Operators, &lt;strong&gt;Si&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Argent Flow&lt;/strong&gt;, plus the &lt;strong&gt;Contingency Contract: Indigo Experimental Operation&lt;/strong&gt; mode and an inn management feature.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check the New Version Guide page&lt;/strong&gt; for free rewards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Verify your settings&lt;/strong&gt; and adjust as needed after the client update.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more on the Steam launch and new Operators, read our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/arknights-endfield-steam-launch-sanctuary-of-ink-update&quot;&gt;Steam Launch &amp;amp; Sanctuary of Ink Update&lt;/a&gt; article.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Sanctuary of Ink&lt;/strong&gt; update is a major milestone for &lt;strong&gt;Arknights: Endfield&lt;/strong&gt;, bringing new content, quality-of-life improvements, and a Steam launch. Pre-download now to save time, and mark your calendar for maintenance. Stay tuned to EarlyGG for continued coverage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- RELATED_POSTS: keywords=&quot;pre-download, maintenance, compensation, update&quot; --&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Arknights: Endfield</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Tyler Smith</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/560d6ee24577f244699259d8e2897171/01a1336b-c083-7788-951c-db38700c2639_6522503e31c3e8aa7cecc1fc9c19f2e8.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Wuthering Waves: Reckoner of Fate &amp; Fox Shadow Lore</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-reckoner-of-fate-fox-shadow-lore/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-reckoner-of-fate-fox-shadow-lore/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Unpack the Reckoner of Fate and the fox shadow in Wuthering Waves&amp;#8217; Civilization Capsule. We analyze the lore and its implications.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:01:01 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Wuthering Waves: Reckoner of Fate and the Fox Shadow&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Civilization Capsule&lt;/strong&gt; holds many secrets, but few are as cryptic as the &lt;strong&gt;Reckoner of Fate&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;fox shadow&lt;/strong&gt; that lurks at its deepest reach. This article dives into the lore implications and what it could mean for future Wuthering Waves updates. For more Wuthering Waves news and guides, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/wuthering-waves&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reckoner of Fate&lt;/strong&gt; is a title or entity associated with revealing the &amp;quot;one true path.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;fox shadow&lt;/strong&gt; appears at the deepest reach of the &lt;strong&gt;Civilization Capsule&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Current official materials provide limited context; much remains unconfirmed.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Potential connections to Lahai-Roi and the broader Solaris lore.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Reckoner of Fate: Title or Entity?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The phrase &amp;quot;Reckoner of fate, revealer of one true path&amp;quot; suggests a being or concept that determines destiny. In Wuthering Waves, fate and destiny are recurring themes, often tied to the &lt;strong&gt;Lament&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Tacet Discords&lt;/strong&gt;. The Reckoner could be a guardian of the Civilization Capsule, or perhaps a title held by a character we have yet to meet.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Given the game&amp;#39;s focus on echoes and the past, the Reckoner might be an ancient figure who guides the player through critical choices. However, &lt;strong&gt;not stated in official materials&lt;/strong&gt; is whether the Reckoner is a character, an AI, or a symbolic representation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Fox Shadow: Symbolism and Speculation&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;fox shadow&lt;/strong&gt; at the deepest reach of the Civilization Capsule evokes imagery of cunning and mystery. In many cultures, foxes represent trickery or hidden knowledge. In Wuthering Waves, this could tie into the &lt;strong&gt;Black Shores&lt;/strong&gt; or other factions that manipulate events from the shadows.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change&lt;/em&gt;: Some players speculate that the fox shadow is linked to a future playable character, possibly a Sentinel or a new Echo. The Civilization Capsule itself is a repository of knowledge, so the fox shadow might be a guardian or a test for those who seek the truth.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Connection to Lahai-Roi and the Civilization Capsule&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Civilization Capsule&lt;/strong&gt; is a key location in the game&amp;#39;s lore, and its deepest reaches are said to contain secrets of the old world. The fox shadow could be related to the &lt;strong&gt;Lahai-Roi&lt;/strong&gt; region, which we explored in our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/wuthering-waves-lahai-roi-starward-riseway-region-guide&quot;&gt;Lahai-Roi region guide&lt;/a&gt;. Lahai-Roi&amp;#39;s frozen depths and the Starward Riseway suggest a network of underground facilities, possibly including the Capsule.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the fox shadow is indeed within the Capsule, it might be a remnant of a pre-Lament civilization, preserved to guide or mislead future generations. This aligns with the theme of humanity adapting beneath the ice, as seen in Lahai-Roi.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What This Means for Future Updates&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kuro Games has a history of weaving deep lore into its updates. The Reckoner of Fate and the fox shadow are likely seeds for future story arcs. They could be part of a larger narrative involving the &lt;strong&gt;Spacetrek Collective&lt;/strong&gt; or the &lt;strong&gt;Black Shores&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For now, players should keep an eye on official channels for any mention of these terms. As always, treat leaks and datamined info with caution.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Reckoner of Fate&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;fox shadow&lt;/strong&gt; add another layer of intrigue to Wuthering Waves&amp;#39; evolving story. While concrete details are scarce, the implications are fascinating. Stay tuned to EarlyGG for more Wuthering Waves lore breakdowns and guides.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Wuthering Waves</category><category>Characters</category><category>Guide</category><category>Meta</category><author>Caelus Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/c280552ee389e914f1b8e576f99fb08c/01a13334-dbae-755e-bf62-83012aec1933_5piyoppgkyuy5tsxj1-1791796562132.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>ZZZ 3.2 Video Archive Wallpapers: Download Guide</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-3-2-video-archive-wallpapers-download-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-3-2-video-archive-wallpapers-download-guide/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 Video Archive wallpapers are now available. Here&amp;#8217;s how to download them and what else arrived in the Their Secret Histories update.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse has released the official Video Archive wallpapers for Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2, giving Proxies a fresh set of desktop and mobile backgrounds to download. The announcement arrived quietly alongside the ongoing &lt;strong&gt;Their Secret Histories&lt;/strong&gt; update, which launched on &lt;strong&gt;2026-09-09&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong&gt;06:00 (UTC+8)&lt;/strong&gt;. For players who enjoy customizing their devices with official art, this is a small but welcome addition.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The wallpapers are available now via the official HoYo link shared by the development team. If you&amp;#39;re looking for more &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/zenless-zone-zero&quot;&gt;Zenless Zone Zero news&lt;/a&gt; and guides, EarlyGG has you covered.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2 Video Archive wallpapers&lt;/strong&gt; are available to download now.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Official download link: &lt;a href=&quot;https://hoyo.link/cODJD4Bb8&quot;&gt;HoYo link&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The wallpapers are part of the &lt;strong&gt;Their Secret Histories&lt;/strong&gt; update cycle.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;No resolution, file format, or character lineup details were provided in the official post.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The update itself launched on &lt;strong&gt;2026-09-09&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong&gt;06:00 (UTC+8)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Are Video Archive Wallpapers?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse periodically releases official wallpapers tied to major version updates. These are typically high-quality illustrations featuring new characters, factions, or key art from the patch. The &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2 Video Archive&lt;/strong&gt; set follows that tradition, though the official post did not specify which characters or scenes are included.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What we do know is that the wallpapers are free to download and use. The post explicitly invites Proxies to &amp;quot;download &amp;amp; use them,&amp;quot; which suggests they are intended for personal use as desktop or mobile backgrounds. No licensing details beyond that were stated in official materials.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;How to Download the Wallpapers&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The process is straightforward. Follow the official HoYo link provided in the announcement: &lt;a href=&quot;https://hoyo.link/cODJD4Bb8&quot;&gt;https://hoyo.link/cODJD4Bb8&lt;/a&gt;. From there, you&amp;#39;ll likely find a gallery or download page hosted by HoYoverse. The exact steps may vary depending on your region or device, but the link is the only official source mentioned.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If the page does not load or the wallpapers are not visible, it may be a regional rollout issue. Not stated in official materials whether the wallpapers are available in all regions simultaneously. As always, avoid third-party mirrors unless you trust the source.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Connection to Version 3.2: Their Secret Histories&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The wallpapers are tied to the &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2&lt;/strong&gt; update, which introduced a significant chunk of new content. According to EarlyGG&amp;#39;s coverage, the patch brought two new S-Rank Agents: &lt;strong&gt;Claret&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Roxy&lt;/strong&gt;. It also introduced the &lt;strong&gt;Flint Workshop&lt;/strong&gt; faction, continued the &lt;strong&gt;Roscaelifer&lt;/strong&gt; storyline, and added new outfits for the &lt;strong&gt;Angels of Delusion&lt;/strong&gt; trio.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The main story also advanced with &lt;strong&gt;Season 3 Chapter 3: Their Secret Histories&lt;/strong&gt;. For a full breakdown of banners, events, and rewards, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-3-2-their-secret-histories-banners-events-rewards&quot;&gt;ZZZ 3.2 &amp;#39;Their Secret Histories&amp;#39; guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Should You Download Them?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you enjoy official art or want to refresh your device&amp;#39;s look, there&amp;#39;s little downside. The wallpapers are free, and they celebrate the current patch. For lore enthusiasts, they may also offer visual hints about the &lt;strong&gt;Flint Workshop&lt;/strong&gt; or other new elements. However, if you were hoping for specific character art, you&amp;#39;ll need to check the link to see what&amp;#39;s actually included.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For players focused purely on gameplay, the wallpapers have no impact on your roster or progression. They&amp;#39;re cosmetic extras. But as a small piece of the &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2&lt;/strong&gt; rollout, they&amp;#39;re worth a look.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What Else Arrived in 3.2?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Beyond wallpapers, the update is packed. The &lt;strong&gt;Claret&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Roxy&lt;/strong&gt; banners are live, and players can also pull for &lt;strong&gt;Nangong Yu&lt;/strong&gt; according to our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-3-2-banners-claret-nangong-yu-guide&quot;&gt;banner guide&lt;/a&gt;. The story chapter requires certain prerequisites, which we&amp;#39;ve detailed in our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-season-3-chapter-3-unlock-story-details&quot;&gt;unlock guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse also compensated players with &lt;strong&gt;600 Polychrome&lt;/strong&gt; for the update downtime and fixes. That&amp;#39;s 300 for the server update and 300 for issue fixes, as noted in our coverage.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Speculative Threads&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change.&lt;/em&gt; Some players speculate that the wallpapers might feature the new &lt;strong&gt;Flint Workshop&lt;/strong&gt; faction or the &lt;strong&gt;Angels of Delusion&lt;/strong&gt; in their new costumes. However, the official post did not confirm any specific characters or scenes. Another thread suggests that future Video Archive releases could tie into limited-time events, but that remains unverified.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What to Watch Next&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Keep an eye on official HoYoverse channels for any additional &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2&lt;/strong&gt; content, such as new events or reruns. The wallpapers are a minor addition, but they signal that the update cycle is still active. For now, download them while they&amp;#39;re available.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Version 3.2 Video Archive wallpapers&lt;/strong&gt; are a small but nice bonus for Proxies who enjoy official art. They&amp;#39;re free, easy to download, and connect to the ongoing &lt;strong&gt;Their Secret Histories&lt;/strong&gt; update. Grab them via the official link, and stay tuned to EarlyGG for more Zenless Zone Zero coverage.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Zenless Zone Zero</category><category>Characters</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Zoe Chen</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/3c30625761be8ef4e5e015169a9528c9/01a12fc6-d0b5-723f-8d58-ca27339cbd8b_c6bf079d9539ca2cb267d7846307b5c1_835318.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Genshin Impact: Claim Anniversary Rewards Before 7.1</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/genshin-impact-claim-anniversary-rewards-before-7-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/genshin-impact-claim-anniversary-rewards-before-7-1/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Anniversary rewards and The Godforsaken Frostlands event are still live. Here&amp;#8217;s what to claim before Genshin Impact 7.1 arrives on September 23.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:58 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Don&amp;#39;t Leave Free Primogems on the Table&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Genshin Impact&amp;#39;s anniversary celebrations are still running, and so is the limited-time region exploration event &lt;strong&gt;The Godforsaken Frostlands&lt;/strong&gt;. If you&amp;#39;ve been busy with real life or distracted by other gacha releases, now is the time to log back in. These rewards won&amp;#39;t wait forever, and with Version &lt;strong&gt;7.1&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;quot;A Rekviem for the Underworld&amp;quot; arriving on &lt;strong&gt;2026-09-23&lt;/strong&gt;, you&amp;#39;ll want every Primogem you can get.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For a full rundown of what&amp;#39;s ahead, check our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/genshin-impact&quot;&gt;Genshin Impact news hub&lt;/a&gt;. Below, we&amp;#39;ll cover what&amp;#39;s still active, what you should prioritize, and how to prepare for the next patch.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anniversary rewards&lt;/strong&gt; — Still claimable, but the window is closing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Godforsaken Frostlands&lt;/strong&gt; — Limited-time region exploration event, still ongoing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Version 7.1&lt;/strong&gt; — Launches &lt;strong&gt;2026-09-23&lt;/strong&gt; (UTC+8) with free 5-stars, 10 Intertwined Fates, and 1,600 Primogems.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Genesis Crystal reset&lt;/strong&gt; — Coming with 7.1, so plan your top-ups accordingly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Ongoing Events: What&amp;#39;s Still Live&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Anniversary Rewards&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse hasn&amp;#39;t specified an exact end date for the anniversary reward period in the source materials, but these bonuses are typically tied to the version cycle. If you haven&amp;#39;t logged in recently, do it now. The compensation package alone offers &lt;strong&gt;600 Primogems&lt;/strong&gt; to eligible players, according to our earlier coverage. That&amp;#39;s nearly four pulls—enough to inch you closer to pity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;The Godforsaken Frostlands&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This limited-time region exploration event remains active. While the source content doesn&amp;#39;t detail specific mechanics or rewards, region exploration events in Genshin typically involve uncovering map areas, solving puzzles, and earning Primogems, Mora, and ascension materials. If you&amp;#39;ve been putting it off, carve out an hour or two this week. These events rarely return in the same form.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Pre-Patch To-Dos: Finish Before September 23&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;7.1&lt;/strong&gt; on the horizon, here&amp;#39;s what to wrap up:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Claim all anniversary rewards&lt;/strong&gt; — Check your in-game mail and event menus. Unclaimed mail expires.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complete The Godforsaken Frostlands&lt;/strong&gt; — Grab any exploration rewards and event-exclusive items.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Spend your resin wisely&lt;/strong&gt; — If you&amp;#39;re close to a talent or weapon ascension, finish it before new content drops.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Review your pity count&lt;/strong&gt; — Knowing where you stand helps you decide whether to pull on current banners or save for 7.1.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For a deeper dive into 7.1&amp;#39;s banners and free 5-star selectors, see our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/genshin-impact-7-1-guide-banners-events-free-5-stars&quot;&gt;Genshin Impact 7.1 guide&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Looking Ahead to 7.1&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Version &lt;strong&gt;7.1&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;quot;A Rekviem for the Underworld&amp;quot; is shaping up to be one of the most generous patches in recent memory. According to official announcements, it brings:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Two free 5-star characters (via selectors)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;10 Intertwined Fates&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;1,600 Primogems&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Genesis Crystal reset&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;New Archon Quest chapters&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A new boss&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The return of the Moonchase Festival&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re a returning player or a dedicated F2P, this is the patch to plan around. Our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/genshin-impact-7-1-release-date-anniversary-rewards&quot;&gt;7.1 release date and anniversary rewards breakdown&lt;/a&gt; has the full details.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull Before 7.1?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re sitting on a guaranteed pity or close to it, think twice before spending on current banners. The 7.1 lineup includes two new 5-stars and a compensation package that effectively gives you more pulls for free. Unless a current banner features a character you absolutely need for a specific team, saving is the smarter play.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;That said, if you&amp;#39;re a newer player lacking a strong DPS or support, pulling on a proven banner now can smooth out your early game. Just weigh it against the free 5-star selectors coming in 7.1—you might get what you need without spending a single Wish.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Teams &amp;amp; Synergies: What to Watch For&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We don&amp;#39;t have full kit details for the new 7.1 characters yet, but based on the patch title and previous patterns, expect at least one character to shake up the meta. If you&amp;#39;re running a team that struggles with shield-breaking or elemental application, keep an eye on the new boss and any artifact sets that arrive with the update.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For now, focus on building a flexible core. Characters like Bennett, Xingqiu, and Fischl remain evergreen, and free 5-stars from 7.1 could slot into multiple compositions.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Final Takeaway&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The clock is ticking on Genshin Impact&amp;#39;s anniversary rewards and &lt;strong&gt;The Godforsaken Frostlands&lt;/strong&gt;. Log in, claim what&amp;#39;s yours, and clear your event backlog before &lt;strong&gt;2026-09-23&lt;/strong&gt;. Version 7.1 is bringing a mountain of freebies, and you&amp;#39;ll want a clean slate to enjoy it. For more ongoing coverage, keep an eye on our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/genshin-impact&quot;&gt;Genshin Impact news&lt;/a&gt; page.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Genshin Impact</category><category>Banner</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Guide</category><author>Tyler Smith</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/07db1a5e52f3d35491ad2c40177447ca/01a12fc5-db6c-7309-8a06-3efffd50a34c_0f4e2bbcba9e291e2f775b28097d486b_118003.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive: Kisaki &amp; Shun Swimsuit Banners</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-kisaki-shun-swimsuit-banners/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-kisaki-shun-swimsuit-banners/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive&amp;#8217;s Kisaki (Swimsuit) and Shun (Swimsuit) Pick-Up Recruitments run from 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-27. Plan your pulls with our guide.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:02:25 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The Schale Operations Secretariat has announced that two summer-themed 3★ students, &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;, will be available in separate Pick-Up Recruitments following the maintenance on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;. This limited-time window gives players a chance to add these powerful units to their roster before the banners end on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 at 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the latest &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive&lt;/strong&gt; news and updates, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event:&lt;/strong&gt; Pick-Up Recruitment for &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; after maintenance – &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Type:&lt;/strong&gt; Two separate Pick-Up banners (each with own rate-up)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Currency:&lt;/strong&gt; Pyroxene and Recruitment Points&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eligibility:&lt;/strong&gt; All players&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Banner Schedule and Rates&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Both banners run concurrently for two weeks. The exact maintenance start time on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt; is not stated in official materials, but the end time is firm: &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;. As always, the Pick-Up probability applies only to the featured student on their respective banner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Banner&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Featured Student&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Rate&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Duration&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit) Pick-Up&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (3★, Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Not stated in official materials&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2025-10-13 – 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Shun (Swimsuit) Pick-Up&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shun (3★, Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Not stated in official materials&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2025-10-13 – 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Recruitment Points can be used to recruit the featured student during their Pick-Up period. After the period ends, any unused Recruitment Points are converted to Keystone Pieces. Both students will also be available in the regular recruitment pool after their Pick-Up ends, but without the rate-up.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Should You Pull?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit) is a limited summer variant of the popular Kisaki. While her exact skillset is not detailed in the announcement, summer units often bring unique utility to raid and PvP content. If you missed her original version or need a strong blue-attacker, this banner is worth considering. However, with anniversary and other major events potentially on the horizon, budget your Pyroxene carefully.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shun (Swimsuit) offers another limited summer variant. Shun is known for her high single-target damage, and the swimsuit version may fill a similar niche. Players who already have a strong roster might skip, but collectors and those aiming for top scores in Total Assault should evaluate their needs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;F2P and Low-Spend Advice&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;F2P:&lt;/strong&gt; With two banners running simultaneously, prioritize the student that fills a gap in your roster. If you&amp;#39;re unsure, wait for community reviews before pulling.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Low-Spend:&lt;/strong&gt; Consider the monthly Pyroxene pack if you&amp;#39;re close to pity. Remember that Recruitment Points do not carry over between banners, so plan your pulls accordingly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Optimal:&lt;/strong&gt; If you have enough Pyroxene for both, pulling on both banners is viable, but be mindful of upcoming limited banners that may be announced later.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Events and Rewards&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Pick-Up Recruitments are not tied to a specific event, but they coincide with the &lt;strong&gt;10/13 (Tue) Update&lt;/strong&gt;. No additional login bonuses or rewards are mentioned in the announcement. Players should check the in-game notice for any compensation following the maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Teams and Synergies&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Without detailed skill information, it&amp;#39;s difficult to assess exact team synergies. However, summer variants often synergize with existing meta teams. Kisaki (Swimsuit) may pair well with other blue-damage dealers, while Shun (Swimsuit) could fit into crit-focused compositions. Stay tuned for our upcoming analysis once skills are revealed.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; Pick-Up Recruitments offer a two-week window to recruit two limited 3★ students. With no rate details provided, players should rely on the standard 3★ rate and pity system. Plan your Pyroxene wisely, and don&amp;#39;t forget to use Recruitment Points before the banners end on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 at 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more Blue Archive banner coverage, check out our articles on &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-band-banners-kazusa-yoshimi-natsu&quot;&gt;Blue Archive Band Banners: Kazusa, Yoshimi, Natsu&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/8-6tue-pick-up-recruitments&quot;&gt;8/6(Tue) Pick-Up Recruitments&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Banner</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><category>Meta</category><author>EarlyGG</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/c3345531c2129ba4cd96a440e674e136/01a12f90-48e9-728a-b084-8ade06a1e198_ba-ea-b3-b5-ec-a7-80-ec-82-ac-ed-95-ade.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>ZZZ Roxy Wallpapers: Official Art &amp; Community Buzz</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-roxy-wallpapers-official-art-community-buzz/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-roxy-wallpapers-official-art-community-buzz/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse releases Roxy-themed wallpapers for Zenless Zone Zero. Here&amp;#8217;s how to download and what the community is saying.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:01:01 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse has released a new set of official wallpapers featuring &lt;strong&gt;Roxy&lt;/strong&gt; for &lt;strong&gt;Zenless Zone Zero&lt;/strong&gt;. The drop, shared via the game&amp;#39;s official social channels, includes multiple high-resolution designs that highlight the character&amp;#39;s forge-inspired aesthetic and her bond with Porcelloy. For Proxies looking to refresh their screens, the wallpapers are available now through the official download link.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This release arrives as the community continues to buzz around recent character-focused art drops, from &lt;strong&gt;Velina&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;Banyue Shifu&lt;/strong&gt;. It&amp;#39;s a familiar pattern: HoYoverse uses wallpaper packs to keep characters in the conversation between major updates. For the latest &lt;strong&gt;Zenless Zone Zero&lt;/strong&gt; news and guides, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/zenless-zone-zero&quot;&gt;Zenless Zone Zero hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Release Date:&lt;/strong&gt; Not stated in official materials (shared via official social channels)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Content:&lt;/strong&gt; Multiple Roxy-themed wallpapers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Theme:&lt;/strong&gt; Porcelloy as her heart, the forge as her oath&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Download:&lt;/strong&gt; Available via official HoYoverse link&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; Free&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;The Big Conversation&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On the official subreddit and community Discord servers, the immediate reaction has been positive, with players praising the art direction and the focus on Roxy&amp;#39;s lore. The phrase &amp;quot;Porcelloy serves as her heart, and the forge as her oath&amp;quot; has sparked discussion about her backstory and potential future story involvement.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Some players note that Roxy has yet to be confirmed as a playable character, and the wallpaper drop is fueling speculation about her eventual debut. However, no official announcement has been made regarding her release. As always, treat such rumors as &lt;em&gt;Unconfirmed — subject to change&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Key Viewpoints&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Enthusiastic Collectors&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Many Proxies are simply happy to have more official art. &amp;quot;The quality is incredible,&amp;quot; one user wrote on the subreddit. &amp;quot;I&amp;#39;ve already set it as my desktop background.&amp;quot; This group sees wallpaper drops as a low-stakes way to engage with the game&amp;#39;s world and characters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Lore Enthusiasts&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Others are dissecting the tagline for clues. &amp;quot;The forge as her oath&amp;quot; has led to theories about Roxy&amp;#39;s connection to a blacksmith or crafting faction in New Eridu. While unconfirmed, these discussions keep the community engaged and often lead to deeper appreciation of the game&amp;#39;s narrative.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Cautious Optimism&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A third group appreciates the art but remains focused on gameplay content. &amp;quot;Nice wallpapers, but when&amp;#39;s the next banner?&amp;quot; is a common refrain. This perspective highlights the ongoing demand for tangible in-game updates, especially as players await news on upcoming versions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Data Points&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The official subreddit thread for the Roxy wallpapers quickly garnered hundreds of upvotes within hours of posting, with a high upvote ratio indicating broad approval. On Twitter, the official post has been retweeted and liked thousands of times, with replies largely positive. These metrics suggest that while the wallpapers are not a major content drop, they successfully generate positive sentiment and keep the game in the social media spotlight.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Official Responses&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;HoYoverse has not issued any additional statements beyond the initial wallpaper release. The official post includes a link to download the wallpapers and a brief message: &amp;quot;Feel free to download &amp;amp; use them!&amp;quot; No further details about Roxy&amp;#39;s role or future content were provided.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;What It Means&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Wallpaper releases like this serve multiple purposes. They offer free, shareable content that fans can use to personalize their devices, reinforcing brand loyalty. They also keep characters visible in the community consciousness, which is particularly useful for characters like Roxy who have not yet been confirmed as playable. If Roxy does become playable, this early art helps build familiarity and anticipation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For now, Proxies can enjoy the new art and continue to discuss its implications. As with all things Zenless Zone Zero, the community&amp;#39;s creativity and engagement remain a driving force.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Roxy wallpapers are a welcome addition for fans of Zenless Zone Zero&amp;#39;s distinctive art style. Whether you&amp;#39;re a lore enthusiast or simply looking for a fresh background, the pack delivers. Download them via the official link, and stay tuned to EarlyGG for more Zenless Zone Zero coverage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more on recent wallpaper releases, check out our articles on &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-velina-wallpapers-now-available&quot;&gt;Velina wallpapers&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-banyue-shifu-drops-official-wallpapers&quot;&gt;Banyue Shifu wallpapers&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</content:encoded><category>Zenless Zone Zero</category><category>Characters</category><category>Event</category><category>Meta</category><author>Casey Evans</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/7098c044c712c564c5c0ddba29977a30/01a12f8e-fce4-738f-8353-232d2c6b6970_13fec24d467f61a70aeb2647663c2b97_721460.jpg" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>Blue Archive 10/13 Update: Swimsuit Kisaki &amp; Shun</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-update-swimsuit-kisaki-shun/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-10-13-update-swimsuit-kisaki-shun/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Blue Archive&amp;#8217;s 10/13 update brings Swimsuit Kisaki and Shun, the Calm After the Storm event, and more. Get all the details.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:01:02 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;h2&gt;Blue Archive 10/13 Update: Swimsuit Kisaki &amp;amp; Shun, New Event, and More&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Blue Archive&lt;/strong&gt; 10/13 update is set to bring a wave of new content, headlined by two limited swimsuit students and a brand-new event story. Maintenance will run from &lt;strong&gt;02:00 to 06:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13&lt;/strong&gt;, and all players will receive &lt;strong&gt;480 Pyroxene&lt;/strong&gt; as compensation. For the latest Blue Archive news and guides, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/blue-archive&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This update introduces &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; as Pick-Up recruits, alongside the &lt;strong&gt;The Calm After the Storm&lt;/strong&gt; event, a new Final Restriction Release, and a Total Assault. Here&amp;#39;s everything you need to know to plan your resources.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Maintenance&lt;/strong&gt;: 2025-10-13, 02:00–06:00 UTC. Compensation: &lt;strong&gt;Pyroxene x480&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Banners&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; Pick-Up Recruitment from after maintenance until &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Event&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;The Calm After the Storm&lt;/strong&gt; event story runs from after maintenance until &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; (shop until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-03 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Restriction Release&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Tiphareth (Elastic Armor)&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-14 02:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-09 18:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Total Assault&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Gregorius (Indoor Warfare)&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-20 02:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-26 18:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt;: New system with selectable Pick-Up target, available after maintenance until further notice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;New Students and Banners&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The update adds two 3★ students: &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;. Both will be available via Pick-Up Recruitment from after maintenance until &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;. As always, Recruitment Points will be converted to Keystone Pieces at a 1:1 ratio when the banners end.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Should You Pull?&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; is a limited student, and her kit is not detailed in official materials. Based on past trends, swimsuit variants often fill niche roles in raids or PvP. If you&amp;#39;re a collector or need a strong Mystic or Piercing unit, she might be worth it. &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; is another limited unit, and her previous versions have been meta in certain modes. However, without official skill data, it&amp;#39;s wise to wait for community testing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For F2P players, both banners run concurrently, so you&amp;#39;ll need to prioritize. If you&amp;#39;re low on Pyroxene, consider skipping unless you have a specific need. The &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; offers a selectable Pick-Up target among &lt;strong&gt;Wakamo&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Hoshino (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Mika&lt;/strong&gt;, which could be a better value if you&amp;#39;re missing one of those top-tier students.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;The Calm After the Storm Event&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new event story, &lt;strong&gt;The Calm After the Storm&lt;/strong&gt;, is available from after maintenance until &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-27 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;. The event shop and reward exchange remain open until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-03 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;. To participate, clear &lt;strong&gt;Mission 2-3 (Normal)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event includes story battles, quests, challenges, and a card shop. Challenges unlock on &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-13 at 19:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;, and clearing all three stages unlocks an Extra stage that rewards a &lt;strong&gt;Secret Tech Sheet&lt;/strong&gt;. Specialized students provide bonus event currency, so bring them to maximize farming.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Rewards and Tips&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Story&lt;/strong&gt;: Earn Pyroxenes and event currency.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quests&lt;/strong&gt;: Credit Points and artifacts.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Card Shop&lt;/strong&gt;: Use 200 Souvenir Photo Cards to draw rewards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tasks&lt;/strong&gt;: Titles and Credit Points.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Unused event currency will be converted to Credit Points at a 1:1 ratio after the event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Other Updates and Systems&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;From &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-14 02:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-09 18:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;, take on &lt;strong&gt;Tiphareth (Elastic Armor)&lt;/strong&gt;. Stages 1–49 have Normal attack type, while stages 50–124 require Piercing. Defeating the boss grants all rewards up to the highest cleared stage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Total Assault: Gregorius&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gregorius (Indoor Warfare)&lt;/strong&gt; runs from &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-20 02:00 UTC&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;2025-10-26 18:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;. Normal to Extreme difficulties use Light Armor and Normal attack type, while Insane and Lunatic use Light Armor and Mystic attack type. Rewards can be claimed until &lt;strong&gt;2025-11-17 01:59 UTC&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;New Furniture and Interactions&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;New furniture includes &lt;strong&gt;Scenic Mini Pool&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Classic Bridge and Pond&lt;/strong&gt;, obtainable from the event. &lt;strong&gt;Shun (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; has two interactions with the bridge, and &lt;strong&gt;Kisaki (Swimsuit)&lt;/strong&gt; has one.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Unique Items&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Karin (Bunny)&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Iroha&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Ayane&lt;/strong&gt; receive Unique Items, which boost stats and enhance basic skills at T2.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Shop and Crafting&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Eight new packs will be available after maintenance. Two new Eleph and one furniture piece are added to Material Synthesis, and new items are added to various raffles and boxes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Upcoming Campaigns&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bounty Double Rewards&lt;/strong&gt;: 2025-10-12 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-19 18:59 UTC.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scrimmage Double Rewards&lt;/strong&gt;: 2025-10-19 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Commissions Double Rewards&lt;/strong&gt;: 2025-10-19 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Account EXP Double Rewards&lt;/strong&gt;: 2025-10-16 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-18 18:59 UTC and 2025-10-23 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-25 18:59 UTC.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Pre-Patch To-Dos&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Before maintenance begins, make sure to:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Claim any rewards from the previous event, &lt;strong&gt;Kazusa band banners&lt;/strong&gt;, and the aquatic event, as they end. See our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-october-13-maintenance-pyroxene-event-ends&quot;&gt;October 13 maintenance guide&lt;/a&gt; for details.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Use up any remaining event currency or stamina.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Check your Recruitment Points if you&amp;#39;re close to a spark on the current banners.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Day-1 Priorities&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After maintenance, focus on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pulling on the new banners if you plan to.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Starting the &lt;strong&gt;The Calm After the Storm&lt;/strong&gt; event to begin farming currency.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Checking the new &lt;strong&gt;Premium Dash Recruitment&lt;/strong&gt; and selecting your Pick-Up target.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Claiming compensation from your mailbox.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The 10/13 update is packed with content, from limited banners to a new event and challenging bosses. Plan your Pyroxene wisely, and enjoy the new story. For more Blue Archive coverage, check out our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archive-patch-2-10-miyo-fuyu-arrive-art-event-qol&quot;&gt;patch 2/10 breakdown&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/blue-archives-magical-girl-heavy-caliber-event-shakes-up-3&quot;&gt;Magical Girl Heavy Caliber event analysis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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</content:encoded><category>Blue Archive</category><category>Banner</category><category>Event</category><category>F2P</category><author>Tyler Smith</author><enclosure url="https://genshinbuilds.aipurrjects.com/epiccodex/blog/2026/10/f3f72b9b9b9bffe4ddb0aaae8c3dc96b/01a12f58-17f8-7192-9d55-c9c96360423f_ba-ec-97-85-eb-8d-b0-ec-9d-b4-ed-8a-b8.png" length="12345" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title>ZZZ Data Bounty: Combat Simulation Guide (Oct 2026)</title><link>https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-data-bounty-combat-simulation-guide-oct-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-data-bounty-combat-simulation-guide-oct-2026/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Double rewards return to Zenless Zone Zero&amp;#8217;s Combat Simulation from Oct 14–19, 2026. Plan your farming with our efficient guide.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:02:17 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Data Bounty: Combat Simulation&lt;/strong&gt; event is back in &lt;strong&gt;Zenless Zone Zero&lt;/strong&gt;, offering Proxies a chance to double their rewards from Combat Simulation challenges. Running from &lt;strong&gt;2026-10-14 04:00&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;2026-10-19 03:59&lt;/strong&gt; (server time), this five-day window is a prime opportunity to stockpile materials for Agent and W-Engine upgrades. Whether you&amp;#39;re a veteran or a newcomer, efficient farming here can save you significant battery charge.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more &lt;strong&gt;Zenless Zone Zero&lt;/strong&gt; news and guides, visit our &lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/games/zenless-zone-zero&quot;&gt;game hub&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;At a Glance&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Duration:&lt;/strong&gt; 2026-10-14 04:00 – 2026-10-19 03:59 (server time)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; Unlock Combat Simulation in Main Story Chapter 1 &amp;quot;Cat&amp;#39;s Lost &amp;amp; Found&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rewards:&lt;/strong&gt; Double drops from Combat Simulation challenges&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily Buffs:&lt;/strong&gt; 5 enemy cards buffed each day; reset at 04:00 (server time)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Eligibility:&lt;/strong&gt; All Proxies who have unlocked Combat Simulation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Event Overview&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the event, enter Combat Simulation, select any enemy card, and complete the challenge to earn double rewards. This applies to all enemy cards, but each day five specific cards receive additional buffs, making them more challenging but potentially more rewarding. The buffed cards rotate daily at 04:00 server time, so check back regularly to optimize your runs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Combat Simulation is a core endgame activity where you farm materials like &lt;strong&gt;Agent EXP&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;W-Engine materials&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Drive Discs&lt;/strong&gt;. Doubling these rewards means you can cut your farming time in half, which is crucial for building multiple characters or preparing for future patches.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Step-by-Step Farming Guide&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unlock Combat Simulation&lt;/strong&gt; – If you haven&amp;#39;t already, progress through Main Story Chapter 1 &amp;quot;Cat&amp;#39;s Lost &amp;amp; Found&amp;quot; to unlock the mode.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check Daily Buffed Cards&lt;/strong&gt; – Each day at 04:00 (server time), five enemy cards receive buffs. These are marked in the Combat Simulation menu.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Select Your Target&lt;/strong&gt; – Choose any enemy card, but prioritize buffed cards if you can handle the increased difficulty for potentially better rewards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assemble Your Team&lt;/strong&gt; – Use a team that counters the enemy&amp;#39;s attributes. For buffed cards, ensure your team is well-invested.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Complete the Challenge&lt;/strong&gt; – Successfully clear the challenge to claim double rewards. You can repeat this for other cards as long as you have battery charge.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Repeat Daily&lt;/strong&gt; – The event lasts five days, so log in daily to maximize double rewards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;Tips for Efficiency&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prioritize High-Value Cards:&lt;/strong&gt; Some enemy cards drop materials you need more urgently. Focus on those first.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use Battery Wisely:&lt;/strong&gt; Double rewards apply to the base drops, so spending battery on Combat Simulation during this event is more efficient than usual.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Coordinate with Daily Reset:&lt;/strong&gt; The buffed cards reset at 04:00 server time. If you play around that time, you can plan your runs accordingly.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Rewards and Drops&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The event doubles the rewards from Combat Simulation, which typically include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table&gt;
&lt;thead&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Reward Type&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Normal Drop&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;Event Drop&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/thead&gt;
&lt;tbody&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Agent EXP&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;W-Engine Materials&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Drive Discs&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Dennies&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;1x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;2x&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: Exact drop rates and quantities are not stated in official materials. The table reflects the doubling effect.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Teams and Synergies&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Since Combat Simulation features various enemy types, you&amp;#39;ll want flexible teams. Here are some budget-friendly options:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;F2P Team:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Anby&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Billy&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Nicole&lt;/strong&gt; – A solid starter team that can handle most early Combat Simulation stages.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mid-Investment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Ellen&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Lycaon&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Soukaku&lt;/strong&gt; – Strong ice synergy for freezing enemies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;High-Investment:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Zhu Yuan&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Qingyi&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Nicole&lt;/strong&gt; – Ether and electric combo for rapid clears.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Adjust your team based on the enemy&amp;#39;s weaknesses. For buffed cards, consider bringing your best-invested Agents.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Troubleshooting&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can&amp;#39;t Access Combat Simulation?&lt;/strong&gt; Ensure you&amp;#39;ve completed Main Story Chapter 1 &amp;quot;Cat&amp;#39;s Lost &amp;amp; Found.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Buffed Cards Too Hard?&lt;/strong&gt; You can still farm non-buffed cards for double rewards. The buffs only affect specific cards.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Missed a Day?&lt;/strong&gt; The event runs for five days; missing a day means fewer double rewards, but you can still farm on remaining days.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Battery Running Out?&lt;/strong&gt; Prioritize the cards that drop materials you need most. Consider using Ether Batteries if you have them.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;FAQ&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: Does the event affect pity or drop rates?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A: No, the event only doubles the quantity of rewards. Drop rates for rare items remain unchanged.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: Can I farm unlimited times?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A: You can farm as long as you have battery charge. The event doesn&amp;#39;t limit the number of runs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: Are the buffed cards the same for everyone?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A: Yes, the five buffed cards are the same across all servers and reset daily at 04:00 server time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Q: Is this event worth it for F2P players?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A: Absolutely. Double rewards mean less battery spent for the same materials, which is great for F2P progression.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Next Steps&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After the event ends, continue farming Combat Simulation as needed, but without the double rewards. Use the materials you&amp;#39;ve gathered to upgrade your Agents and W-Engines. Keep an eye out for future Data Bounty events, which typically run for a few days each patch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more detailed strategies, check out our related guides:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zzz-data-bounty-event-double-rewards-guide&quot;&gt;ZZZ Data Bounty Event: Double Rewards Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-data-bounty-event-maximize-your-combat-yl&quot;&gt;Zenless Zone Zero Data Bounty Event: Maximize Your Combat Yl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://earlygg.com/news/zenless-zone-zero-data-bounty-guide-double-combat-sim-drops&quot;&gt;Zenless Zone Zero Data Bounty Guide: Double Combat Sim Drops&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Data Bounty: Combat Simulation&lt;/strong&gt; event is a straightforward but highly valuable opportunity to accelerate your progression in &lt;strong&gt;Zenless Zone Zero&lt;/strong&gt;. With double rewards for five days, it&amp;#39;s worth spending your battery charge here rather than on regular farming. Plan your runs around the daily buffed cards, and you&amp;#39;ll come out with a hefty stockpile of materials.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Note: All dates and times are based on server time. Check in-game for your local time zone.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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