Arknights marks 5.5 years with new ops & events

• Celebrate with the anniversary event from July 17th through August 14th, featuring brand-new story stages
• Welcome four fresh Operators joining the roster
• Get a complimentary 10-pull, anniversary-exclusive outfits, and specially curated upgrade bundles

Arknights launches its 5.5th Anniversary celebration "Such is the Joy of Our Reunion" with thrilling content available until mid-August. The global event delivers an immersive new narrative, exclusive rewards, four debut Operators, and premium cosmetic items, staying true to Arknights' signature style.

The event's centerpiece is the Tianshi Bureau storyline, unfolding across diverse locations including Agricultural Plate, City Core, and Far Side of the Great River. Complete missions to earn Sky Poles for redeeming at Shennong Market, where you can obtain upgrade materials, resources, and the free 5-star Operator Wanqing.

Rewards include valuable Elite Materials, Headhunting Permits, LMD currency, and a complete thematic furniture collection for your base. Don't miss the login campaign ending July 31st, which awards a free 10-pull on the An Eternity Aflame banner - perfect for trying to obtain new Operators like the limited 6-star Yu.

Yu stands out as a resilient Defender capable of inflicting Burn and Arts damage while self-healing and mitigating Elemental Injury. Joining him is 6-star Caster Blaze the Igniting Spark, featuring a unique damage-healing hybrid kit and a revival ability that triggers a stunning counterattack upon near-defeat.

The update also introduces two versatile 5-star Operators: support specialist Xingzhu who provides Sanctuary and healing while dealing Arts damage, and Surfer - a tactical Vanguard with rapid redeployment, ranged attacks, and a unique mechanic granting bonus DP when deployed alone.

Before diving in, explore our comprehensive Arknights tier list ranking Operators by class for strategic team-building.

The anniversary update brings stylish 0011 Productions outfits and returning Rhodes Fashion Review collections to the store, along with limited-time upgrade packs to strengthen your squad for the event's challenging later stages.