Blue Archive 9/15 Update: Dress Banners & Events
Blue Archive’s 9/15 update brings Dress Mutsuki and Haruka, plus reruns and new events. Get all the details and plan your Pyroxene.
Sensei, the Schale Secretariat Office has confirmed a packed update for Blue Archive on 2025-09-15. The maintenance will run from 02:00 to 06:00 UTC, and you'll receive 480 Pyroxene as compensation. This update introduces two new Dress students, brings back three popular reruns, and adds a new story chapter and event. For more Blue Archive news and guides, visit our game hub.
At a Glance
- Maintenance: 2025-09-15, 02:00–06:00 UTC. Compensation: 480 Pyroxene (claim by 2025-09-22, 14:59 UTC).
- New Banners: Mutsuki (Dress) and Haruka (Dress) debut; reruns for Aru (Dress), Kayoko (Dress), and Saori (Dress).
- New Story: Main Story Act 2, Ex. Lore Pursuit Chapter 2: What's Inside the Drum Barrel.
- New Event: Special Mission: Lore Pursuit (2025-09-15 to 2025-09-29).
- Final Restriction Release: The Fury of Set (Special Armor) from 2025-09-16 to 2025-10-12.
- Total Assault: Drumbarka (Urban Warfare) from 2025-09-22 to 2025-09-28.
- QoL: New interactions, crafting additions, and shop updates.
Banner Breakdown: Dress Mutsuki, Haruka, and Reruns
The Pick-Up Recruitment runs from 2025-09-15 after maintenance until 2025-09-29, 01:59 UTC. All five students share the same recruitment points pool, which reset on 2025-09-29, 02:00 UTC. When the banner ends, unused recruitment points convert to Keystone Pieces at a 1:1 ratio.
| Student | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mutsuki (Dress) | 3★ | New, limited |
| Haruka (Dress) | 3★ | New, limited |
| Aru (Dress) | 3★ | Returning |
| Kayoko (Dress) | 3★ | Returning |
| Saori (Dress) | 3★ | Returning |
For a deeper analysis of these banners, check our banner guide.
Should You Pull?
Mutsuki (Dress) and Haruka (Dress) are new limited units, likely to be relevant in future content. If you're a collector or meta player, they're worth considering. The reruns—Aru (Dress), Kayoko (Dress), and Saori (Dress)—are solid pickups if you missed them. However, with the anniversary potentially around the corner, F2P players should weigh their Pyroxene carefully. If you already have strong teams, you might skip this banner and save for upcoming limited units. Not stated in official materials: exact skill sets and meta impact.
Events and Rewards
Special Mission: Lore Pursuit
- Event Period: 2025-09-15 after maintenance – 2025-09-29, 01:59 UTC.
- Shop and Reward Claim: Until 2025-10-06, 01:59 UTC.
- Eligibility: Clear Mission 2-3 (Normal).
- Details: Includes Quests, Challenges, Shop, and Tasks. Sweeps only in Quests. Specialized Students grant bonus event currency. Unused event currency converts to Credit Points at 1:1 after the event.
From Opera 0068 with Love! Immortalized
The event story From Opera 0068 with Love! becomes permanently available in Event Recap after the update. Clear Mission 2-3 (Normal) to access it. Additionally, a special mission in My Office rewards a Special Message for clearing Episode 1 again in Event Recap.
Final Restriction Release: The Fury of Set
- Season Schedule: 2025-09-16, 02:00 – 2025-10-12, 18:59 UTC.
- Details: Defeat the boss to claim rewards up to the highest cleared stage. Stages 1–49: Field Warfare, Special Armor, Normal attack. Stages 50–124: Field Warfare, Special Armor, Explosive attack.
Total Assault: Drumbarka
- Season Schedule: 2025-09-22, 02:00 – 2025-09-28, 18:59 UTC.
- Reward Claim: Until 2025-10-20, 01:59 UTC.
- Details: Urban Warfare terrain. Normal–Extreme: Special Armor/Light Armor, Normal attack. Insane–Lunatic: Special Armor/Light Armor, Piercing attack.
QoL and System Updates
- New Interactions: Mutsuki (Dress) with Classic Sofa; Haruka (Dress) with Grand Balcony.
- New Mini Story: "Weeds Don't Grow Alone" (Ep. 1-5) added after maintenance.
- Crafting: New Eleph and furniture added to Material Synthesis, Mixed Furniture Raffle, and Furniture n-Star Raffle.
- Content Shop: 3 new furniture items added to Weekly Pyroxene Shop on 2025-09-20, 19:00 UTC.
- New Products: 12 new packs, including Lore Pursuit packs and Weekly AP Pack IV. PC Exclusive pack purchase limits increased.
- Misc: New tasks, titles, and the 7th PV title video. Exploration Stories added to Main Story Act 2.
Pre-Patch To-Dos
Before maintenance begins, make sure to:
- Claim any rewards from expiring events or mail.
- Use up any expiring AP or tickets.
- Check your recruitment points—they will reset.
- Finish any last-minute farming for double rewards campaigns ending before the update.
For a detailed checklist, see our pre-maintenance guide.
Day-1 Priorities
After maintenance, focus on:
- Claim your 480 Pyroxene from the mailbox.
- Start the new Main Story chapter and event story.
- Begin farming the Special Mission: Lore Pursuit event for rewards.
- Check out the new banners and decide if you want to pull.
- Explore the new crafting additions and shop updates.
Conclusion
The 9/15 update for Blue Archive is substantial, offering new limited students, a fresh story chapter, and multiple events. Plan your Pyroxene wisely, especially with potential future banners in mind. For more in-depth analysis and guides, stay tuned to EarlyGG.
