February 12 Update Patch Notes

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TLDR

• New SSR Chisato Nishikigi
  • Abnormal, Attacker, Submachine Gun, Iron Code
  • adjusts attacks based on state; buffs self on burst
• New SSR Takina Inoue
  • Abnormal, Supporter, Sniper Rifle, Iron Code
  • boosts ally attack and weakens enemy defense; deals true damage on burst
• New SR Kurumi
  • deals sustained damage; burst increases damage taken
• New Costumes
  • Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service (Costume Gacha)
  • Chisato Nishikigi – Red Spark Guitar (First Lycoris Pass)
  • Takina Inoue – Blue Pulse Bass (Second Lycoris Pass)
  • Chisato Nishikigi – DA Training Wear (Free – clear missions)
  • Takina Inoue – DA Training Wear (Free – clear missions)
  • Zwei – Spring Stroll (March Mission Pass)
• New Events
  • Lycoris Recoil
    • Major Collab Event: Lie cause Recoil
    • Collab Mini Game: LYCO RECO BEATS
  • Archives
    • SECRET GARDEN
  • Campaign Chapters 43 and 44
  • 14 Days Login Event – LYCO RECO MENU
  • Special Event: CHOCOLATE, PLEASE!
  • Weekend-Only – FULL BURST DAY Event
• Champion Arena – Season 23 starts February 12; Season 24 starts February 26
• Solo Raid – February 19
• Solo Raid Museum
  • Added: Alteisen, Modernia, and Storm Bringer
• New Contents
  • Campaign Chapters 43 and 44
  • Lost Sector 27 and EX-15
  • New Harmony Cube
  • New Favorite Item Nikkes
    • Privaty, Moran, Zwei, and Centi

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SSR Velvet will be available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and from Mold items. (Unavailable in New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), and Mileage Shop)

1. New Characters

1.1 SSR Chisato Nishikigi

SSR Chisato, the strongest Lycoris of all time and the self-proclaimed mascot of Café LycoReco, joins Limited-Time Recruitment.

Chisato is an Attacker who adjusts her attacks based on her state.

When using her Burst Skill, she enhances her own attacking capabilities.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: Suppressive Submachine Gun (SMG)

– Code: Iron

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

① You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

② There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment and a 2% chance of acquiring SSR Chisato Nishikigi.

③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Chisato Nishikigi in the Mileage Shop.

⑤ When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥ In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Chisato Nishikigi will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

1.2 SSR Takina Inoue

SSR Takina, an outstanding Lycoris who works at Café LycoReco, joins Limited-Time Recruitment.

Takina is a Supporter who periodically boosts her ally units’ attacks and weakens the enemy’s defense.

When using her Burst Skill, she deals true damage to enemies.

– Class: Supporter

– Weapon: Tactical Sniper Rifle (SR)

– Code: Iron

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From February 19, 2026, 5:00:00 to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

① You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

② There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment and a 2% chance of acquiring SSR Takina Inoue.

③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Takina Inoue in the Mileage Shop.

⑤ When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥ In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Takina Inoue will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

1.3 SR Kurumi

SR Kurumi, the highly skilled hacker Walnut, joins the battlefield.

Kurumi is a character who deals sustained damage to enemies.

When using her Burst Skill, she increases damage taken by multiple enemies.

– Class: Supporter

– Weapon: Remote Hacking Drone (AR)

– Code: Iron

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

Kurumi can be obtained in the Lycoris Recoil collab event, Lie cause Recoil. Refer to the collab event information below to find out how.

When to obtain: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

When the collab event ends, Kurumi will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

1.4 Temporary Participation Characters

During the Recruit, you can temporarily add recruitable characters in the Limited-Time Recruitment to your squad in the Union Shooting Range.

* Temporary participation duration:

① Chisato Nishikigi: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

② Takina Inoue: From February 19, 2026, 5:00:00 to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

2. New Costumes

2.1 Limited Costume: Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service

Since ancient times, pirates have been able to find romance, even in a cafe.

Get Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service with full VO, Burst Skill cutscene, standing pose, and SD special motion from Costume Gacha.

※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.2 Limited Costume: Chisato Nishikigi – Red Spark Guitar

A guitar melody that blazes red.

Chisato Nishikigi – Red Spark Guitar can be obtained from the FIRST LYCORIS PASS. For more details about the pass, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.3 Limited Costume: Takina Inoue – Blue Pulse Bass

A cold bass melody that settles in.

Takina Inoue – Blue Pulse Bass can be obtained from the SECOND LYCORIS PASS. For more details about the pass, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.4 Limited Costume: Chisato Nishikigi – DA Training Wear (First)

A training suit prepared for the First Lycoris.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Chisato Nishikigi

How to obtain: Meet the requirements of the Achievement mission in Lie cause Recoil.

2.5 Limited Costume: Takina Inoue – DA Training Wear (Second)

A training suit prepared for the Second Lycoris.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Takina Inoue

How to obtain: Meet the requirements of the Achievement mission in Lie cause Recoil.

2.6 Limited Costume: Zwei – Spring Stroll

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Spring, a model student’s rosy day.

Zwei – Spring Stroll can be obtained from the March Mission Pass. For more details about the pass, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

3. New Events

3.1 Lycoris Recoil Major Collab Event: Lie cause Recoil

A D-Wave has been detected from inside the Ark.

You rush after the trail, but find nothing out of the ordinary.

To seek help, you walk into Cafe Sweety nearby…

Only to see three strangers locked in a standoff against Frima, Sugar, and Milk.

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Enter the Lie cause Recoil event map and participate in various events to get SR Kurumi. By exploring the map, you can obtain Gems, development materials, and unexpected Lost Relics.

* Item exchange in the Event Shop will end on March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

① Story Event Part 1: STORY I

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Clear the STORY I stages in the Lie cause Recoil event to obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials!

② Story Event Part 2: STORY II

* Event duration: From February 19, 2026, 5:00:00 to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Clear the STORY II stages in the Lie cause Recoil event to obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials!

③ Challenge Stage

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Challenge Stage is available in Lie cause Recoil. Challenge the difficult boss stages to obtain various development materials!

④ Lie cause Recoil Special Coordinated Operation

Form a team of five Commanders and challenge the boss Gatekeeper together! Players can either team up with friends and union members or join the challenge through automatic matching. Defeat the boss and get Broken Cores to exchange for Gems and development materials in the Recycling Shop!

* Event duration:

First operation: From February 13, 2026, 12:00:00 to February 15, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

Second operation: From February 20, 2026, 12:00:00 to February 22, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

Third operation: From February 27, 2026, 12:00:00 to March 1, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

* How to join: Lobby → Event → Lie cause Recoil → Coordinated Operation

* In the 3-week duration of the Lie cause Recoil exclusive Cooperated Operation, extra items such as development materials and gifts will be sold in the Recycling Shop.

*Rusted Bones, which are given according to the player’s ranking, can be used to exchange for additional development materials and equipment in the Recycling Shop.

* Purchase limit of extra items will reset at 5:00:00 (UTC+9) every Tuesday.

3.2 Lycoris Recoil Collab Mini Game: LYCO RECO BEATS

A rhythm game where you get a glimpse of the daily lives of the visitors from another world.

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.3 Archives – SECRET GARDEN

The Story Event, SECRET GARDEN, is now available in the Archives.

Participate in Lie cause Recoil to obtain Memory Films and unlock story events in the Archives.

* Available from: After the maintenance on February 12, 2026

* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Recollection → Archives

3.4 Storyline – Campaign Chapters 43 and 44

Added Campaign Chapters 43 and 44 to the Storyline.

* Available from: After the maintenance on February 12, 2026

* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Storyline

3.5 14 Days Login Event – LYCO RECO MENU

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Log in daily for up to 14 days during the event to get rewards. Get all available rewards, including SR Kurumi, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and development materials when you log in for a total of 14 days.

3.6 Special Event: CHOCOLATE, PLEASE!

A chocolate thief wreaks havoc across the Outpost.

* Event duration: From February 13, 2026, 5:00:00 to February 16, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.7 Weekend-Only – FULL BURST DAY Event

* Event duration:

From February 14, 2026, 5:00:00 to February 16, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From February 21, 2026, 5:00:00 to February 23, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From February 28, 2026, 5:00:00 to March 2, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

During the FULL BURST DAY event on weekends, players can obtain additional rewards in Interception and Simulation Room.

4. Title Screen Change

* A collaboration-exclusive title screen will be displayed during the event.

5. Champion Arena (Beta Season 23 & 24)

* Beta Season 23 available from: February 12, 2026

* Beta Season 24 available from: February 26, 2026

Champion Arena is a gameplay where Commanders who rank 4th or higher in SP Arena compete with each other. Simulated battles are held in order according to the schedules of the League, Promotion Tournament, and Champions’ Duel. During Promotion Tournament and Champions’ Duel, players can predict the winner through the Cheer system. Special avatar frames will be given according to the number of ranking achievements accumulated.

6. Solo Raid

Solo Raid Season 34 will be available from February 19, 2026, 12:00:00! Mobilize parties to challenge the boss and obtain Harmony Cube materials, Favorite Item maintenance materials, and Collection Item maintenance materials. The Challenge ranking is determined based on the total damage dealt. Rewards like Special Frames and Gems will be distributed according to the ranking.

* Duration: From February 19, 2026, 12:00:00 to February 26, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

7. Solo Raid Museum

Battle against bosses from past Solo Raids in this gameplay mode.

After the update, three bosses will be available: Alteisen, Modernia, and Storm Bringer.

Solo Raid Museum consists of Challenge mode and No Limit mode. Clear all Challenge mode stages of a boss to unlock No Limit mode.

Obtain Solo Raid avatar frame replicas and Collection Item maintenance materials as rewards and climb the ranks in a separate Ark ranking.

No Limit Mode missions for Hall 1 bosses, Mother Whale, Black Smith, and Ultra, have been added. The Solo Raid Museum Total Ranking and Hall 1 Ranking within The Ark Ranking have been expanded.

* Available from: After the maintenance on February 12, 2026

* Unlock condition: Clear Campaign Chapter 6-4

* How to enter: Lobby → Ark → Solo Raid Museum

8. New Contents & Features

8.1 New Campaign Chapters

Added Campaign Chapters 43 and 44.

– CHAPTER 43: The key that unlocks cherished memories.

– CHAPTER 44: The path that shapes the future.

Entry requirements: Complete Chapter 42 Normal Mode.

8.2 New Lost Sectors

Added Sector 27 and EX-15 in Lost Sector.

8.3 Added New Harmony Cube.

8.4 New Tribe Tower Floors

Tribe Tower stages have been expanded from Floor 1250 to Floor 1350.

Manufacturer Towers stages have been expanded from Floor 1150 to Floor 1250.

8.5 New Favorite Item Nikkes added.

▶ New Favorite Item Nikkes: Privaty, Moran, Zwei, and Centi

▶ Favorite Item feature unlock requirements: Clear Campaign Chapter 6-4

* After Campaign Chapter 6-4 is cleared, a notification will appear indicating that the Favorite Item feature has been unlocked. Check out this feature in the details page of Favorite Item Nikkes.

8.6 The following improvements will be made to Solo Raid Museum.

Added a feature to switch to Challenge Mode even after unlocking No Limit Mode.

Added a feature to preview details on upcoming weekly buffs in advance.

Added a feature that displays the remaining duration of the current weekly buff.

8.7 Added new Lobby Backgrounds.

8.8 Added new profile card objects to Profile Decoration.

8.9 Added new titles.

9. New Commodities

9.1 Costume Gacha: Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Obtain rewards such as Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and Equipment Level-up Materials after 10 draws.

* You can obtain gacha draws by using the special item, Pirate Swimsuit Tea Bag. Pirate Swimsuit Tea Bag can be purchased in the Ticket Shop.

For more details, please check the rules and probability information of Costume Gacha in the game.

9.2 FIRST LYCORIS PASS

* Event duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the Premium FIRST LYCORIS PASS, complete daily missions to level it up and obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and other rewards. Obtain Chisato Nishikigi’s limited costume, Red Spark Guitar, upon reaching the maximum level.

9.3 SECOND LYCORIS PASS

* Event duration: From February 19, 2026, 5:00:00 to March 12, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the Premium SECOND LYCORIS PASS, complete daily missions to level it up and obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and other rewards. Obtain Takina Inoue’s limited costume, Blue Pulse Bass, upon reaching the maximum level.

9.4 March Mission Pass

* Sale duration: From March 1, 2026, 00:00:00 to March 31, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the Premium Mission Pass, complete daily missions to level it up and obtain Recruit Vouchers. Obtain Zwei’s special costume, Spring Stroll, upon reaching the maximum level.

9.5 New character packages will be available after the February 12, 2026 maintenance.

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 12, 2026 maintenance to March 19, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

For more details, please check the in-game Cash Shop.

10. Optimizations & Misc. Updates

10.1 Due to the production schedule, chapters 43 and 44 of the main scenario do not include Jien’s Japanese VO.

10.2 Made improvements to Anis’s design in certain scenarios to appear more natural.

10.3 Updated the design of E.H. to her Nikke form.

10.4 Detailed information regarding optimizations and bug fixes will be given upon completion of the maintenance.