Anime Gacha Games: Banners, Collabs, Revenue — 2026-10-25
Blue Archive's Japanese publisher is shifting from Yostar to Nexon in January 2027, a major industry move accompanied by significant free recruitment gifts for players. Meanwhile, Solo Leveling: ARISE launched its 2.5th anniversary update with substantial rewards, and Blue Archive announced new in-game events and merchandise collaborations in Japan.
Anime Gacha Games: Banners, Collabs, Revenue — 2026-10-25
Top developments
Blue Archive Japan Publisher Shift to Nexon
On October 25, it was announced that the Japanese publisher for Blue Archive will change from Yostar to Nexon in January 2027. This transition follows a request from developer NEXON Games to terminate the current contract. To support the change, players will receive 100 free recruitments and a 3★ select ticket, with all accounts and Pyroxenes carrying over to the new service structure.
Solo Leveling: ARISE Anniversary Update
Netmarble released the "BEYOND" update for Solo Leveling: ARISE on October 22, 2026, celebrating the game's 2.5th anniversary. The update introduces new characters Go Gunhee and Velvet, alongside a generous package of 500 free draws for players across PC and mobile platforms.
Blue Archive New Content and Merch
In Japan, Blue Archive is launching a new event titled "Start Your Engines! Forever No. 183!" following maintenance on October 28. Additionally, a pop-up shop collaboration with Maruzen Junkyudo is scheduled for December, featuring merchandise for characters Hare and Maki. New student "Lana" (CV: Hikaru Iida) was also announced for implementation.
Uma Musume New Character Announcement
During the official livestream "Paka Live TV #8" on October 24, a new Uma Musume character, "Win Marilyn" (CV: Chinatsu Hirose), was announced. The character is described as having a famous actor father, fitting into the game's existing narrative structure.
Nikke 4th Anniversary Plans
Shift Up and Level Infinite are preparing major content updates for the 4th anniversary of Goddess of Victory: Nikke on October 29. The company aims for long-term success by focusing on "narrative" elements in the upcoming updates.
Local view
Japanese media outlets including Famitsu and 4Gamer extensively covered the Blue Archive publisher change, highlighting the operational shift from Yostar to Nexon as a significant structural change for the game's future in Japan. Korean outlet Ruliweb discussed the global implications of the Nexon takeover, noting the contract termination request from the developer.
Context & numbers
- Blue Archive Gifts: Players receive 100 free recruitments and a 3★ select ticket to mark the publisher transition.
- Solo Leveling Rewards: The 2.5th anniversary update includes 500 free draws.
- Blue Archive Event Date: The "Start Your Engines!" event begins after maintenance on October 28.
On the radar
- October 28: Blue Archive Japan launches the "Start Your Engines!" event.
- October 29: Goddess of Victory: Nikke celebrates its 4th anniversary with new content.
- November 28: An upcoming gacha title listed on the App Store has an expected release date of November 28, 2026, though launch details remain undisclosed.
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