Arknights Celebrates 6.5th Anniversary With “First of a Thousand Autumns”

In a nutshell

• Event Period: July 16 – August 13, 2026
• New Operators: Wang (Limited), Ch’en the Dawnstreak, Taraxacum, free Ju
• Rewards: Daily free rolls, sign‑in bonuses, exclusive furniture & outfits

Arknights marks its 6.5th Anniversary with the special side story event First of a Thousand Autumns, running from July 16 at 08:00 (UTC‑7) to August 13 at 03:59 (UTC‑7).

In the Arknights update, players can clear stages like Record of An Autumn’s End, Forgotten Prospect of Spring, and Unwritten Chapters of Yan to earn “Draft of History,” which can be exchanged at the Sky Mirror Teahouse for rewards including Ju’s Token and exclusive furniture.

Special Login & Sign‑In Rewards

From July 16–30, Doctors can claim a Moon Night Homecoming Headhunting Permit for a free 10‑roll in the limited banner Ashes to Ashes, Ages on Ages. Daily free rolls are also available during this period, refreshing at 04:00 (UTC‑7).

Logging in for 10 days during the Festival Sign‑In grants event‑exclusive furniture, module materials, sanity items, and more.

New Operators

• Wang (6-Star Limited Specialist): Deploys weiqi stones for trap‑based area denial.
• Ch’en the Dawnstreak (6-Star Guard): Arts damage dealer with HP regen and dodge mechanics.
• Taraxacum (5-Star Medic): Supports flying allies with Sanctuary and Block boosts.
• Ju (Free 5-Star Sniper): Inflicts Critically Wounded status, granting SP bonuses.

Arknights Outfit Store Update

The 0011 Collection adds new cosmetics like A Gallant Dream (Ling) and Hazy Jade (Dusk), while the Unveiling of Devotion Series introduces Half‑sweet Strawberry (Breeze) and Ribbons of Promise (Beanstalk). Fan‑favorite outfits such as Spring Feast (Shu) and Heavenly Mirage (Lin) also return, alongside Vitafield classics like Snowy Plains in Words (Pozëmka).