Arknights is celebrating a major milestone with its Global 6th Anniversary, launching an expansive limited-time event titled “Ato.” Running until February 13, 03:59 (UTC-7), this anniversary update delivers fresh story content, exclusive Operators, stylish new outfits, and a generous wave of rewards for Doctors around the world.
With cinematic trailers, strategic challenges, and celebratory login bonuses, the Arknights 6th Anniversary marks one of the most content-packed moments in the game’s history.
What Is the ‘Ato’ Anniversary Event?
At the heart of the celebration is the Ato limited-time event, inviting players to explore three distinct narrative stages:
- District of Eternal Neon
- Remnants of Kajimachi
- Stairway to Severance
Doctors will complete commissions listed in the Mitsukue Guidebook, earning Performer Meeting Chuusen-ken currency. These tokens can be exchanged at the Vintage Bazaar for valuable rewards, including:
- Free 5-star Operator Matsukiri Tokens
- Shokujidokoro Mikage Furniture Pieces
- Headhunting Permits
- Upgrade materials and bonus items
The event is designed to enhance progression while deepening the game’s story and worldbuilding, making it both rewarding and immersive for long-time and new players alike.
6th Anniversary Special Login Bonuses
From January 16 to January 30, 03:59 (UTC-7), players can claim the Ballad of Vagabonds Headhunting Permit simply by logging in.
Additionally, Doctors will receive 10 free rolls in the limited banner [Hanabi Exiled], offering a prime chance to recruit powerful Operators without spending resources.
This anniversary login campaign makes it easier than ever to strengthen your roster while celebrating six years of Arknights.
New 6-Star Operators Arrive
Hoshiguma the Breacher (6★ Arts Protector)
Hoshiguma returns in a new form with a striking playstyle built around survivability and retaliation.
- Her attacks deal Arts damage while her skill is active.
- At 0 HP, she enters Ātmagrāha, temporarily avoiding defeat while accumulating damage and slowly recovering when not under attack.
- Her second talent boosts RES and Tenacity, scaling as her HP decreases.
This makes her a powerful defensive pick for high-risk, high-reward compositions.
Haruka (6★ Abjurer)
Haruka blends offense and support in a unique hybrid role.
- Deals Arts damage while healing allies during skill activation.
- Periodically grants a protective Sanctuary bubble to allies in range.
- When the bubble breaks, it triggers an additional heal.
Her kit makes her ideal for sustaining frontline units in prolonged engagements.
New 5-Star Operators
Kichisei (5★ Spreadshooter)
Kichisei attacks all enemies in range, dealing bonus damage to those directly ahead. His talent stacks damage based on defeated enemies, rewarding aggressive playstyles.
Matsukiri (5★ Strategist)
Matsukiri can block two enemies and boost the ATK of Defender and Supporter Operators, both on the field and in the deployment queue—making him a valuable tactical support unit.
Anniversary Outfit Store Update
The anniversary brings stunning new cosmetics to the Outfit Store, including:
- Ch’en the Holungday — “Holiday HD79” (Coral Coast Collection)
- Necrass — “Summer Flowers FA161”
- May — “Summer Flowers FA054”
- Pepe — “Nuit of the Nightsky” (Misaligned Sightseer Collection)
- Thorns — “Boundless Sail” (MARTHE Sports Line)
Classic outfits from the EPOQUE, Bloodline of Combat, and Coral Coast Collections are also returning, giving players another chance to collect fan favorites.
Where to Follow Arknights
Stay updated through official channels:
- Arknights Official Website
- Arknights on X
- Arknights on Facebook
- Arknights on Instagram
- Arknights Official Discord
- Arknights YouTube
Arknights is available for download on mobile platforms worldwide.
