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Now live (after Nov 10 maintenance): limited debuts for Makoto (Swimsuit) and Satsuki (Swimsuit), plus the 100 free pulls campaign, Work Support Campaign and Shinon's Battle Pass Season 3.

November 2026 schedule

Global server recruitment windows, in UTC.

Window (UTC)Unique Pick-UpRegular Pick-UpNotes
Oct 27 - Nov 3, 01:59Hikari, Nozomi, Saori (Swimsuit), Hiyori (Swimsuit)Misaki (Swimsuit)Ended
Nov 3 - Nov 10, 01:59Makoto, Ako (Dress)Satsuki, Chiaki, Kanna (Swimsuit)Ended at maintenance
Nov 10 - Nov 17, 01:59Makoto (Swimsuit) NEW LIMITED
Satsuki (Swimsuit) NEW LIMITED
-100 free pulls campaign live
Nov 17 - Nov 24, 01:59Rio, Neru (School Uniform)-Predicted from JP schedule
Nov 24 - Dec 8, 01:59Sena (Casual), Niya-Predicted from JP schedule

Rows marked "predicted" come from the Japanese release order - Global normally follows the same sequence but Nexon can reshuffle. Anniversary units like Iroha (Swimsuit) and Ibuki (Swimsuit) are confirmed to exist, with dates still unannounced.

Planning tip: unspent Recruitment Points die with the banner - they convert to Keystone Pieces 1:1 at 02:00 UTC on changeover day. If you're pulling, finish before the window closes. Banner downtime lands inside the weekly maintenance.

How the banner types differ

TypeWhat it means
Unique Pick-UpThe featured slot - usually limited students or high-priority reruns, each on its own banner with its own point track.
Regular Pick-UpRate-up on permanent-pool 3★ students. Same pity math, but the student stays in the general pool afterward.
LimitedOnly obtainable while the banner runs - swimsuit and anniversary units fall here. They don't join the permanent pool.
Rate3★ base rate is 3% normally, doubled to 6% during anniversary/fes windows. Pity at 200 pulls claims the featured student.

FAQ

What is the current Blue Archive banner?

As of November 10, 2026 (post-maintenance): the limited debuts of Makoto (Swimsuit) and Satsuki (Swimsuit), running to November 17, 01:59 UTC, alongside the 100 free pulls campaign.

When do banners change?

Weekly, at 02:00 UTC - almost always on a Tuesday right after maintenance ends.

Do Recruitment Points carry between banners?

No. When a banner ends, leftover points convert to Keystone Pieces 1:1 and land in your mailbox - spend them before the window closes.

Should I pull Makoto or Satsuki (Swimsuit)?

Both are limited-time units. Check the in-game Rate Info for exact probabilities, and weigh them against the anniversary units still waiting on a date.