The Reverse: 1999 Anniversary Special Version brings a massive lineup of rewards, new banners, story chapters, and character enhancements to the PC tactical RPG. Running from August 13 through September 24, 2026 (UTC-5), the update packs up to 55 free summons, a free 6-star character, selectable artifice options, and fresh narrative content.

Quick Facts

  • Platforms & Release: PC via Steam, starting August 13, 2026 (UTC-5).
  • Free Summons: Up to 55 total free pulls via mail, sign-in rewards, and Decatones.
  • Free 6-Star Character: Log in to claim Coppélia at no cost.
  • Main Story Chapter: On Another's Sorrow unlocks after completing The Campaign's Tale.

Free Summons and Sign-In Rewards

Players jumping into the anniversary update have access to multiple reward pools distributed across August and September 2026. Logging in after the version update through September 24 grants a free Decatone - [A Newly Hatched Chapter] for 10 banner summons.

The On Another's Sorrow sign-in event awards 20 Unilog items split across two phases:

  • Part I: August 13, 2026 – September 3, 2026 (UTC-5)
  • Part II: September 3, 2026 – September 24, 2026 (UTC-5)

An additional 15-summons anniversary bonus, titled Prize of the Past, runs from September 1 to September 14, 2026. Logging in for 7 days yields Decatone - [From the Lake's Heart] x1, Unilog x5, and the [Miraculous Dove] collectible. Furthermore, bonus mail distributions grant another 10 Unilog and 10 Picrasma Candy jars between August 13 and August 22.

Free 6-Star Characters and Selection Banners

Alongside Coppélia, who arrives directly in player mailboxes upon logging in between August 13 and September 24, players can access the Return of a Special Guest event. This feature lets users select Portrait x1 for an already owned 6-star character from the standard pool.

Active banners during the celebration include:

  • [A Newly Hatched Chapter]: Features rate-ups for 6-star Rhiannon (Beast), 5-star Ulu (Mineral), and Avgust (Plant) from August 13 to September 24.
  • [The Myth at Her Fingertips]: Limited rerun banner featuring Nautika (Spirit), Blonney (Star), and Dikke (Beast) from August 14 to September 3.
  • [From the Lake's Heart]: Limited rerun selection banner from September 1 to September 24 allowing players to freely pick a past 6-star limited character for rate-up.
  • [Beneath the Guise of Her Cocoon]: Features Ms. Stranger (Mineral), X (Intellect), and Barbara (Spirit) from September 3 to September 24.

Story Content and Enhancements

The update introduces Chapter 13, titled On Another's Sorrow, accessible after finishing The Campaign's Tale. Clearing Chapter 13 stages also awards the 5-star arcanist Silverwing Eagle and the new [Atonal Sequence] Tuning.

Character progression expands with the new Euphoria Character Enhancement System, supporting Nautika and Regulus in this version. Additionally, character stories for Rhiannon ([The You That's Meant To Be]) and Ms. Stranger ([A Stranger to Memory Lane]), alongside Silverwing Eagle's anecdote ([The Eaglet Takes Wing]), are now playable.

Garment Shop Additions and Discounts

Players logging in can claim a [Cut-to-fit Garment] voucher for a 390 Crystal Drop discount on store outfits, plus a seasonal voucher to purchase Charon's [Gift of the Dead] garment for $4.99 or 680 Crystal Drops. New "Life and Loss" series garments arrive for Coppélia, Nautika, and Fatutu, while Name Day's [The Deathless Quiet] theme garment is available for free through the 8-Bit Arcade Remix.