In a nutshell

• Arknights celebrates its global milestone with the “Retracing Our Steps” Side Story event.
• New limited Operators such as SilverAsh the Reignfrost, Pramanix the Prerita, Astgenne the Lightchaser, Snow Hunter, and Hadiya join the roster.
• Players can earn free rolls, exclusive outfits, and materials through event stages and login bonuses.

Yostar Games has announced the Arknights Global Thank‑You Celebration, headlined by the limited‑time Side Story event “Retracing Our Steps.”

Running from April 14, 08:00 (UTC‑7) to May 5, 03:59 (UTC‑7), the event invites players to take part in new challenges, earn exclusive rewards, and celebrate the game’s worldwide success.

Arknights Retracing Our Steps: Event Overview

The event features three stages: Pilgrimage through Blizzards, Road of Reformation, and Heart of Karlan. Players can collect Multi‑functional Snow Detectors to exchange for rewards at the Observatory Support Division, including Astgenne the Lightchaser’s Token, Headhunting Permits, and new outfits for Cardigan and Jessica.

Meanwhile, the Karlan Trade R&D system lets players rebuild regions and earn materials as they progress through stages.

Special Login Event

From April 14 to April 28, players can claim the Traces of Melted Snow Headhunting Permit, granting 10 free rolls in the limited banner “A Shared Oath of Guardianship.”

Logging in for 10 days also unlocks exclusive rewards such as Estelle’s outfit, Statue in Storm furniture, Emergency Sanity Concentrate, Orundum, and elite materials.

Arknights New Operators

6‑Star Operators

• SilverAsh the Reignfrost [Limited] – A Strategist who supports allies from the Deployment Waiting Zone, granting Frozen immunity and defensive boosts to Kjerag Operators.

• Pramanix the Prerita – A Caster specializing in snow‑based AoE control, slowing enemies and dealing Arts damage.

• Astgenne the Lightchaser – A Caster who links enemies to share damage and applies Fragile effects for amplified attacks.

5‑Star Operators

• Snow Hunter – A Sniper using ammo‑based attacks that inflict Cold and deal heavy Physical damage.

• Hadiya – A Guard who enhances combat power by spending DP, stunning enemies, and boosting ATK through her “Child of the Wilds” talent.

New Arrivals at the Outfit Store

The Outfit Store update introduces fresh looks from the EPOQUE and Test Collections, including:

• Glorious Path for Vina Victoria
• Condolence for Civilight Eterna
• Unruly Humbleness for Lappland the Decadenza
• Ritual of Immortality for Ho’olheyak

Fan‑favorite outfits also return, such as Supernova for Wiš’adel, Golden Reverie for Muelsyse, Allmind As One for Executor the Ex Foedere, and Il Segreto Della Notte for Texas the Omertosa.