Blue Archive October 13 Maintenance: Pyroxene & Event Ends

Blue Archive October 13 Maintenance: What to Know Before Downtime

Sensei, a scheduled maintenance is set to hit Blue Archive on 2025-10-13 (Tue) from 02:00 to 06:00 UTC. As always, the Schale Secretariat Office is compensating players with Pyroxene x480 for the inconvenience. But beyond the free currency, this maintenance marks the end of several limited-time recruitments, an event story, and a slew of shop packs. If you're still chasing Kazusa (Band), Yoshimi (Band), or Natsu (Band), or haven't cleared the event shop, you have until maintenance begins to wrap things up.

For the latest Blue Archive news and updates, keep an eye on our Blue Archive hub. We'll break down everything you need to know about the October 13 maintenance, including what's ending, what to prioritize, and how to spend your last few hours before the servers go dark.

At a Glance

• Maintenance Date: 2025-10-13 (Tue) 02:00–06:00 UTC
• Compensation: Pyroxene x480
• Ending Banners: Kazusa (Band), Yoshimi (Band), Natsu (Band) — Recruitment Points reset
• Ending Event: "A Flower Blooms Among the Hundred: Fair and Square Aquatic Showdown"
• Ending Shop Packs: Multiple Lore Pursuit packs and Weekly AP Pack IV
• Additional Deadline: 2025-10-20 (Tue) 02:00 UTC for event reward claim/exchange and Total Assault rewards

Banners Ending: Last Chance for Band Units

The Pick-Up Recruitment for Kazusa (Band), Yoshimi (Band), and Natsu (Band) will conclude when maintenance begins on 2025-10-13. If you've been accumulating Recruitment Points, note that these points will reset after the maintenance. That means any unused points will be converted to a small amount of Pyroxene, so if you're close to a spark (200 points), you might want to finish your pulls before the deadline.

These band variants are limited-time units, and their availability is not guaranteed to return soon. For a detailed breakdown of their kits and whether they're worth pulling, check our Blue Archive Band Banners guide.

Should You Pull?

If you're a meta-focused player, Kazusa (Band) and Yoshimi (Band) have niche uses in specific raid and total assault scenarios, but they aren't must-haves for most accounts. Natsu (Band) is a solid support but faces stiff competition. With anniversary and other major banners potentially on the horizon, F2P players might want to save. However, if you're a collector or a fan of the band theme, this is your last chance to recruit them for the foreseeable future.

Event Story Ending: Aquatic Showdown

The event story "A Flower Blooms Among the Hundred: Fair and Square Aquatic Showdown" will have its event period end at the start of maintenance. However, the reward claim and exchange period extends until 2025-10-20 (Tue) 02:00 UTC. This means you can still claim rewards and spend event currency after the maintenance, but you won't be able to earn new event points or clear event stages.

Make sure you've cleared all event stages and claimed any mission rewards before maintenance. If you haven't finished the story, you'll miss out on the limited-time rewards and the event shop exchange. Prioritize any high-value items like Pyroxene, recruitment tickets, or exclusive furniture.

Shop Pack Rotations

Several packs are leaving the shop with this maintenance. If you're planning to spend, these are your last chances to purchase:

• Lore Pursuit Trinity Skill Growth Pack
• Lore Pursuit Gehenna Skill Growth Pack
• Lore Pursuit Hyakkiyako Skill Growth Pack
• Lore Pursuit Equipment Growth Pack
• Lore Pursuit Exclusive Weapon Growth Pack
• Lore Pursuit Eleph Choice Pack (3★ Regular Recruitment) — note: the 10-Recruitment Ticket from this pack is valid until 2025-10-20 (Tue) 01:59 UTC
• Weekly AP Pack IV

These packs often offer efficient resource bundles, but evaluate whether you need the specific materials before buying. For a broader look at shop updates, see our Blue Archive 9/15 Shop Update.

Pre-Patch To-Dos

Before the servers go down, here's a quick checklist:

• Use any remaining Recruitment Points on the band banners if you're close to a spark.
• Clear all event stages and claim mission rewards for the Aquatic Showdown event.
• Spend event currency in the shop; unspent currency may be converted to a small amount of credits.
• Claim any Total Assault rewards if you haven't already (ranking and points rewards end on 2025-10-20).
• Purchase any shop packs you want before they disappear.
• Use up AP if you're near cap to avoid wasting regeneration.

Day-1 Priorities

Once maintenance ends, the game will likely introduce new content, though details are not stated in official materials. Typically, a new pick-up recruitment and possibly a new event start. Check the in-game notices for the latest. Your first stops should be:

• Claim your Pyroxene x480 from the mailbox.
• Check the new banners and decide if you want to pull.
• Start any new event story to begin earning rewards.
• Review the updated shop for new packs or items.

Unconfirmed — Subject to Change

As of this writing, the official announcement does not detail the next set of banners or events after the October 13 maintenance. Any information circulating about upcoming units or events should be treated as Unconfirmed — subject to change. We'll update as soon as official details are available.

Conclusion

The October 13 maintenance is a typical mid-cycle reset, but it's packed with expiring content. Make sure you've grabbed everything you need before 02:00 UTC. The 480 Pyroxene is a nice bonus, but the real value lies in finishing your pulls and event grind. For more Blue Archive guides and news, visit our Blue Archive hub.