Blue Archive 10/13 Update: Swimsuit Kisaki & Shun

Blue Archive 10/13 Update: Swimsuit Kisaki & Shun, New Event, and More

The Blue Archive 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 02:00 to 06:00 UTC on 2025-10-13, and all players will receive 480 Pyroxene as compensation. For the latest Blue Archive news and guides, visit our game hub.

This update introduces Kisaki (Swimsuit) and Shun (Swimsuit) as Pick-Up recruits, alongside the The Calm After the Storm event, a new Final Restriction Release, and a Total Assault. Here's everything you need to know to plan your resources.

At a Glance

• Maintenance: 2025-10-13, 02:00–06:00 UTC. Compensation: Pyroxene x480.
• New Banners: Kisaki (Swimsuit) and Shun (Swimsuit) Pick-Up Recruitment from after maintenance until 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC.
• New Event: The Calm After the Storm event story runs from after maintenance until 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC (shop until 2025-11-03 01:59 UTC).
• Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth (Elastic Armor) from 2025-10-14 02:00 UTC to 2025-11-09 18:59 UTC.
• Total Assault: Gregorius (Indoor Warfare) from 2025-10-20 02:00 UTC to 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC.
• Premium Dash Recruitment: New system with selectable Pick-Up target, available after maintenance until further notice.

New Students and Banners

The update adds two 3★ students: Kisaki (Swimsuit) and Shun (Swimsuit). Both will be available via Pick-Up Recruitment from after maintenance until 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC. As always, Recruitment Points will be converted to Keystone Pieces at a 1:1 ratio when the banners end.

Should You Pull?

Kisaki (Swimsuit) 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're a collector or need a strong Mystic or Piercing unit, she might be worth it. Shun (Swimsuit) is another limited unit, and her previous versions have been meta in certain modes. However, without official skill data, it's wise to wait for community testing.

For F2P players, both banners run concurrently, so you'll need to prioritize. If you're low on Pyroxene, consider skipping unless you have a specific need. The Premium Dash Recruitment offers a selectable Pick-Up target among Wakamo, Hoshino (Swimsuit), and Mika, which could be a better value if you're missing one of those top-tier students.

The Calm After the Storm Event

The new event story, The Calm After the Storm, is available from after maintenance until 2025-10-27 01:59 UTC. The event shop and reward exchange remain open until 2025-11-03 01:59 UTC. To participate, clear Mission 2-3 (Normal).

The event includes story battles, quests, challenges, and a card shop. Challenges unlock on 2025-10-13 at 19:00 UTC, and clearing all three stages unlocks an Extra stage that rewards a Secret Tech Sheet. Specialized students provide bonus event currency, so bring them to maximize farming.

Rewards and Tips

• Story: Earn Pyroxenes and event currency.
• Quests: Credit Points and artifacts.
• Card Shop: Use 200 Souvenir Photo Cards to draw rewards.
• Tasks: Titles and Credit Points.

Unused event currency will be converted to Credit Points at a 1:1 ratio after the event.

Other Updates and Systems

Final Restriction Release: Tiphareth

From 2025-10-14 02:00 UTC to 2025-11-09 18:59 UTC, take on Tiphareth (Elastic Armor). 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.

Total Assault: Gregorius

Gregorius (Indoor Warfare) runs from 2025-10-20 02:00 UTC to 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC. 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 2025-11-17 01:59 UTC.

New Furniture and Interactions

New furniture includes Scenic Mini Pool and Classic Bridge and Pond, obtainable from the event. Shun (Swimsuit) has two interactions with the bridge, and Kisaki (Swimsuit) has one.

Unique Items

Karin (Bunny), Iroha, and Ayane receive Unique Items, which boost stats and enhance basic skills at T2.

Shop and Crafting

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.

Upcoming Campaigns

• Bounty Double Rewards: 2025-10-12 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-19 18:59 UTC.
• Scrimmage Double Rewards: 2025-10-19 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC.
• Commissions Double Rewards: 2025-10-19 19:00 UTC – 2025-10-26 18:59 UTC.
• Account EXP Double Rewards: 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.

Pre-Patch To-Dos

Before maintenance begins, make sure to:

• Claim any rewards from the previous event, Kazusa band banners, and the aquatic event, as they end. See our October 13 maintenance guide for details.
• Use up any remaining event currency or stamina.
• Check your Recruitment Points if you're close to a spark on the current banners.

Day-1 Priorities

After maintenance, focus on:

• Pulling on the new banners if you plan to.
• Starting the The Calm After the Storm event to begin farming currency.
• Checking the new Premium Dash Recruitment and selecting your Pick-Up target.
• Claiming compensation from your mailbox.

Conclusion

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 patch 2/10 breakdown and Magical Girl Heavy Caliber event analysis.