Blue Archive September Drop Up: Full Schedule & Tips
Blue Archive’s September Drop Up campaign brings double rewards across Bounty, Missions, Lessons, and more. Here’s the full schedule and how to maximize gains.
Blue Archive is rolling out its September Drop Up campaign, a multi-week event that doubles rewards across nearly every core activity. From Bounty and Commissions to Lessons and Scrimmages, this is one of the most generous windows for resource farming in recent memory. Whether you're a new player looking to build your roster or a veteran stockpiling for upcoming banners, this campaign is worth planning around.
For the latest Blue Archive news and updates, keep this schedule handy. The campaign runs from 2024-08-31 to 2024-10-05 (UTC), with different activities rotating in and out each week.
At a Glance
- Bounty Double Rewards: 2024-08-31 19:00 to 2024-09-07 18:59 (UTC)
- Commissions / Hard Missions Double Rewards: 2024-09-07 19:00 to 2024-09-14 18:59 (UTC)
- Bounty Double Rewards (Round 2): 2024-09-14 19:00 to 2024-09-21 18:59 (UTC)
- Commissions Double Rewards: 2024-09-21 19:00 to 2024-09-28 18:59 (UTC)
- Lesson / Scrimmage Double Rewards: 2024-09-28 19:00 to 2024-10-05 18:59 (UTC)
- Account EXP Double Rewards: 2024-09-18 19:00 to 2024-09-20 18:59 and 2024-09-25 19:00 to 2024-09-27 18:59 (UTC)
All times are in UTC. Note that Sweep rewards are also doubled during these windows, so you can burn AP efficiently without extra playtime.
Full Schedule Breakdown
| No. | Campaign | Schedule (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bounty Double Rewards | 2024-08-31 19:00 – 2024-09-07 18:59 |
| 2 | Commissions / Hard Missions Double Rewards | 2024-09-07 19:00 – 2024-09-14 18:59 |
| 3 | Bounty Double Rewards | 2024-09-14 19:00 – 2024-09-21 18:59 |
| 4 | Commissions Double Rewards | 2024-09-21 19:00 – 2024-09-28 18:59 |
| 5 | Lesson / Scrimmage Double Rewards | 2024-09-28 19:00 – 2024-10-05 18:59 |
| 6 | Account EXP Double Rewards | 2024-09-18 19:00 – 2024-09-20 18:59 and 2024-09-25 19:00 – 2024-09-27 18:59 |
What's Doubled and What's Not
During the Bounty, Lesson, Commissions, Scrimmage, and Normal/Hard Missions campaigns, you'll earn double rewards for clearing those activities. However, the bonus does not apply to:
- Bounty Coins
- Relationship Points
- Area EXP
- First Clear Rewards
- 3-Star Clear Rewards
- Account and Combat EXP from AP use (including character EXP and Activity Reports from Mission Sweeps)
For the Account EXP campaign, the bonus does not apply to Expert Permits obtained at the level cap. Keep that in mind if you're already max level.
How to Maximize Your Gains
This is a perfect time to focus on resource-heavy activities. Here's a quick priority list:
- Bounty weeks: Run all your Bounty attempts daily. The doubled rewards are a huge boost for skill materials.
- Commissions/Hard Missions weeks: Use these windows to farm character shards and upgrade materials. Hard Missions are especially valuable for farming specific student elephs.
- Lesson/Scrimmage week: If you're leveling multiple students, this is the week to catch up on Lesson and Scrimmage rewards.
- Account EXP weekends: Plan your AP spending around these two weekends to maximize your account level progression.
For a deeper dive into optimizing each phase, check out our Blue Archive September Drop Up: Full Bonus Campaign Breakdown and the Double Rewards Schedule & Rewards Explained.
Who Benefits Most
- New players: This is an excellent chance to accelerate early progression. Focus on Commissions and Hard Missions to build a solid foundation.
- Midgame players: Use the Bounty and Lesson weeks to stockpile materials for future upgrades.
- F2P and low-spend: Since Sweeps count, you can maximize rewards without extra playtime. Plan your AP refreshes around the double windows.
- Collectors: If you're farming elephs for specific students, the Hard Missions week is your best friend.
Final Tips
- Mark your calendar for the Account EXP weekends (2024-09-18 to 2024-09-20 and 2024-09-25 to 2024-09-27 UTC). These are short windows, so don't miss them.
- If you're close to the level cap, remember that Expert Permits are excluded from the bonus.
- For more context on how this campaign fits into the month, see our Unlock Exclusive Rewards: Blue Archive’s September Drop Up Campaigns Revealed and Blue Archive October Events.
This September Drop Up is a rare chance to double your resources across the board. Plan your week, set your alarms, and make the most of every AP point. Happy farming, Sensei!