From NEXON:
NEXON announced today that it has added a new open-world Main Story chapter to Blue Archive, the squad-based tactical RPG, alongside a Pick-Up Recruitment featuring ★3 students Haruka (Dress) and Mutsuki (Dress). Drumbarka, the boss introduced in the new chapter, joins Total Assault as a new raid target on September 22.
Two new ★3 students, Haruka (Dress) and Mutsuki (Dress), join Pick-Up Recruitment following the September 15 maintenance and remain available through September 29.
Pick-Up Recruitment features:
- Haruka (Dress) ★3: An Explosive-type Striker who spends her own HP to deal powerful, defense-ignoring damage to a single enemy. That output gives her a high ceiling in Downtown Total Assault and Decisive Battle content, and she serves as a main Phase 2 damage dealer against Drumbarka.
- Mutsuki (Dress) ★3: A damage dealer whose EX Skill delivers explosive single-target damage, while her basic skill lowers the critical damage resistance of enemies within range. Her one-shot burst makes her an instant burst-damage pick for Lunatic Phase 1 against Drumbarka.
September 16 update key features:
- Lore Pursuit Chapter 2: In “What’s Inside the Drum Barrel,” students of FOX Squad are tasked by the Federal Student Council President to investigate a disappearance at Kanezaki Port, uncovering the truth behind the urban legend “Drumbarka.” Presented in an open-world format, the chapter lets players explore Kanezaki Port directly, gather hidden clues, and shape the story through a variety of choices.
- Drumbarka: The boss featured in the main story joins Total Assault on September 22. Drumbarka carries two defense types, Light Armor and Special Armor, and uses a range of EX Skills built for strategic raid play, including “Counter Claw,” which releases stored damage from a defensive stance, and “Main Cannon Fire,” which launches a massive cannon blast.
