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◆AzurLane 9th Anniversary Special Incentive Event

◆ Our story began under the stars and has stretched long amidst the ebb and flow of the tides. Those shining days have all turned into ripples on the waves~ Listen, the sea breeze has heralded a new chapter—Commander, let your talent bloom with the waves and carve the deepest bond between you and the port! (≧∇≦)ﾉ

The "AzurLane 9th Anniversary Special Incentive Event" is now open— 🎬 Event Period: May 20th 00:00 ~ June 17th 23:59 🎬

How to Participate: Select the corresponding event topic and submit a video to participate in the event! 🎬 link below

https://www.bilibili.com/blackboard/era/OO0NJTgtcp9S0gDV.html?spm_id_from=333.1369.0.0

※ Submission data will be compiled as of June 17th, 2026 23:59 💌9th Anniversary Special Bonus💌 This incentive program offers extra rewards! iPhone 17 Pro, Switch 2, Harman Kardon Bluetooth speaker and other great prizes are waiting for you!

Submit your Azur Lane 9th Anniversary related video works in the following categories by selecting the corresponding event topic to participate in the selection of the following tracks~ (≧∀≦)♪ 💌9th Anniversary Special Track💌

★9th Anniversary Strategic Commander★ (ﾉﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ The girls of the port are ready, just waiting for the commander's order! Submit your video by selecting the event topic #Happy9thAnniversaryofAzurLane# , the video category is limited to strategy guides, version content and other fan-created content.

★9th Anniversary Celebration Experience Officer★ ヾ(☆'∀'☆)

The prelude to the celebration has begun, Commander, don't keep us waiting too long~

Submit your video by selecting the event topic #Happy9thAnniversaryofAzurLane# , the video category must be related to the Azur Lane 9th Anniversary celebration. 💌9th Anniversary Collaboration Track💌

★9th Anniversary Music Connoisseur★ (*≧▽≦)♪ Let every note connect to create a unique Azur Lane symphony! Submit your work using the hashtag #AzurLane9thAnniversaryMusicFestival#.

Your submission must be based on the Azur Lane 9th Anniversary theme song "Future Compass" and be a self-made piece at least 30 seconds in length.

※Theme Song Premiere Link! → 【Azur Lane × Mii Rei】9th Anniversary Theme Song "Future Compass" Commemorative MV Global Premiere

★9th Anniversary Anime Carnival★ (≧∇≦)ﾉ Let every frame of animation capture the warmth of Azur Lane! Submit your work using the hashtag #AzurLane9thAnniversaryAnimeCarnival# .

Your submission must be based on the Azur Lane 9th Anniversary theme and include self-made animation formats such as hand-drawn animations, fan-made animations, and MMD performances.

Your submission must be a complete self-made piece at least 15 seconds in length.

※Little Jiajia has provided Commanders with the participation methods and specific rules for the event, which also includes this year's outstanding works. Completing the tasks will also allow you to participate in a lucky draw! ~

Meanwhile, the 55th Azur Lane Player Incentive Program PICK Ranking is now online.

Come and vote for your favorite works! ↓↓↓ For details on the above events and to vote for the works, please click

https://www.bilibili.com/blackboard/era/OO0NJTgtcp9S0gDV.html?spm_id_from=333.1369.0.0

So the global version of this PV is not avalible yet but if you want to watch the PV well here is the CN version.

Odd title choice i'll admit

What even is Hagiobull anyway?

So these ships are being thrown around for the new mystery ship, Atlântico (Brazil), Ipiranga (Brazil), Los Andes (Argentina), Valparaíso (Chile) and Libertad (Chile) but connection between SA nation ships that has been overlooked by everyone.

All these SA nation BB are British in origin so I raise the point, if the new ship comes in July are we looking at HMS getting the 8th EN anniversary with it being a mixed event between HMS and the new faction.

There will be the EN version of the patch notes posted tomorrow but if you want to know what is coming here is the JP notes.

These patch notes are google translated

From website

Thank you very much for always playing Azur Lane.

Maintenance will be performed on Wednesday, May 20th at 2:00 PM for an update.

 ■Implementation time: May 20th (Wednesday) 14:00 - May 20th (Wednesday) 20:00

■Response details【event】

- Limited-time event "Alliance Before the Holy Seal" is being held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 All event stages will be unlocked after maintenance. The event story can be viewed in the

"Story" mode on the sea area selection screen.

 By clearing sea areas, you can obtain the Pt item "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coin". By collecting these Pt items, you can exchange them for rewards such as the SSR light aircraft carrier "Elbe (META)", and limited equipment exteriors such as "Crimson Pulse Torpedo", "Crimson Bat Shell", "Crimson Familiar", and "Crimson Arms". In addition, you can obtain the SR destroyer "Z14 Friedrich Ihn" as a cumulative reward.

Additionally, by completing limited-time missions, you can obtain "UR Tickets" which can be exchanged for the UR submarine "U-2501".

 

◇How to play the limited-time sea area event

You can earn "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins" by clearing event stages and completing daily missions.

The uses of the "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coin" are as follows:

① You can exchange rewards such as the SSR light aircraft carrier "Elbe (META)", "Elbe

(META)" crystals (materials for limit breaking), "Mental Unit II", "Advanced Oriented Enhancement Unit VIII", "Special Equipment Enhancement Stone", and "Special Equipment Core" at "Event Supply".

 *SSR "Elbe (META)" can be obtained in certain event areas in both Normal and Hard difficulty levels.

② When the total number of acquired items reaches a certain number, you can obtain rewards such as SR "Z14 Friedrich Ihn" in the "Total Acquisition Rewards" section.

You can check and receive your "Cumulative Earned Count Rewards" by going to the icon on the main screen → "Cumulative Rewards" on the event banner.

 

In addition to the regular event areas, the following two types of special stages will be added.

① A high-difficulty stage called "SP Stage" where you can obtain a large amount of "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins," which can only be attempted once a day.

② An "extra stage" for testing your skills.

* You cannot obtain items, ships, or experience points, including blueprints, in the extra stages.

*Fuel is not consumed and the vehicle's condition does not decrease during the extra stage.

 

 ◇ About the submarine "U-2501"

By completing the limited-time missions displayed under "UR Ship Missions" on the event banner, you can obtain "UR Tickets," which can be exchanged for the UR submarine "U-2501" on the same banner or in the shop.

 "U-2501" can be exchanged up to two times, with the first exchange costing 200 "UR tickets" and the second costing 300 tickets.

 *Remaining "UR tickets" can be exchanged for supplies.

 How to obtain a "UR Ticket":

  ① You can obtain 5 per day by completing limited-time missions that appear randomly every day.

  ② Play the mini-game "The Packing Operation" for 7 days to earn up to 105 items as a reward.

  ③ You can obtain up to 50 items by completing a set of one-time limited challenge missions (e.g., defeat the enemy central fleet in the B3/D3 area with a fleet that is

capable of combat).

  ④ Exchange 150 "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins" for 1 coin at "Event Supply" (maximum of 500 coins can be exchanged).

  ⑤ Clear the SP stage of the event "Alliance Before the Holy Seal" (You can get 50 tickets for the first time you clear it, and 5 tickets per day if you clear it every day)

 

 ◇Caution

 

The deadline for exchanging "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins" is June 17th (Wed) at 23:59.

 The deadline for claiming the "Total Amount of Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins Acquired" reward is June 17th (Wed) at 23:59.

 In Normal stages, you can obtain triple the amount of "Holy Federation Empire Gold Coins" the first time you clear a stage each day.

 The Sea Area Threat Level system is applied to event areas.

 "Ambush fleets" and "enemy air raids during movement" will not appear.

 Clearing an SP stage once will result in 100% completion and unlock the loop mode.

 A limited-time mission has been added: "Purchase 20 Equipment Cosmetic Boxes (Shining Jewelry) from the Event Shop or the General Store." Completing the mission will reward you with a "Selectable Equipment Cosmetic Box (Shining Jewelry)."

The number of times you need to clear a sea area to achieve 100% stage completion is "1".

The "Operation Achievements" section for the event "Alliance Before the Holy Seal" has been updated, and you can earn "Commemorative Stickers" and "Commemorative Medals" by completing the achievement missions.

 

 ◇New elements

 In some stages, when a mysterious enemy is defeated during combat, the enemy with the lowest durability will recover 10% of its maximum durability and generate a barrage of bullets that attack your allies.

 In some stages, your allies' accuracy and critical damage will be increased.

 In some stages, you can receive support from allied support units during combat.

 In some stages, support barrages will appear during combat.

 *These new elements that appear during battle will also appear in New Game Plus mode.

 

・Limited-time campaign "Magnificent and Splendid! Golden Bay" is being held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 ☆Overview

 "Gorgeous and Splendid! Golden Bay" is an event where you manage a tenant in the vacation town of "Golden Bay," unlock an exclusive story, and obtain rewards such as exclusive furniture "Golden Building Miniature" and "Dream Traveler."

The login bonus "Full Speed ​​Ahead to a Beautiful Holiday" can be found under "To a Beautiful Holiday" in the event list, and can be cleared by tapping it 5 times at once after maintenance.

 

 ◇ How to enjoy managing a tenant

 In the tenant area, you place "Shop Staff Manju" in the sales area on each floor, raise the evaluation score of each sales area, and tap "Open for Business" in the bottom right corner to receive evaluations from allied ships and earn event points called "Satisfaction Points." The higher the evaluation level, the more "Satisfaction Points" you will earn.

 

 Additionally, meeting certain conditions will increase your "Tenant Level," unlocking sales areas where you can assign staff and the "Manju Order" service, and increasing the amount of "Satisfaction" you receive. You can check the conditions required to increase your "Tenant Level" by tapping the "Check Enhancement Conditions" button on the right side of the tenant management screen.

 By tapping the "Check Management Rewards" button on the right side of the tenant management screen, you can check and obtain limited-time mission rewards and cumulative satisfaction rewards.

 

 ◇ About "Manju Orders"

 By tapping "Manju Order" at the bottom of the tenant management screen, you can make the shipgirls' special orders, "Manju Orders," available to the shop staff.

 Once your order is complete, you can unlock a special story for that ship and a new "Shopkeeper Bun," as well as receive rewards such as "Satisfaction."

 

 ◇ About the "Story"

 By tapping "Story" at the bottom of the tenant management screen, you can view the event stories that have been unlocked.

 You can check the spots that have been unlocked in "Spots," and check the ship costume stories in "Ship Stories." You can read the stories that have been unlocked in "Vacation Stories" and "Special Stories," and you can get rewards in "Management Reward Check" when you complete missions.

 

- Mini-game "The Packing Operation" will be held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 Tapping the "Packing Operation" event banner will allow you to view the mini-game "Packing Operation".

 "The Packing Operation" is a mini-game where you drag items to change their positions, line up three of the same items to make them disappear, and earn points, aiming for the highest score.

 For the first seven days after the event starts, a new stage will be unlocked each day. By clearing all stages, you can obtain rewards such as the limited-edition furniture item "Rolling Carrier".

 Please check the in-game help for details.

 

・About the invitation campaign "Summer Invitation 2026"

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 If you play the mini-game "The Packing Operation" for 7 days, you can obtain "Summer Invitation 2026" from the event banner.

 By using the Summer Invitation 2026 you obtained, you can choose and acquire one SSR ship from the list below.

 Janus, Emden, Sirius, Tashkent, Graf Zeppelin, Taihō, Sovetskaya Belarusia, Baltimore

 

- Limited-time special login bonus event

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 During the event period, you can obtain various rewards by logging into the game.

 

- Limited-time campaign "Comeback Mission" is being held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 During this period, returning commanders and new commanders can unlock a special comeback mission that offers special rewards by entering the UID of an active commander friend.

 Additionally, the commander who had the UID entered can also earn "Comeback Points" if the commander who entered the UID meets the conditions, and can receive cumulative rewards based on the number of points earned.

 *Comeback rewards include "Equipment Appearance Boxes" that were previously sold.

 * You can enter up to two UIDs for active commanders.

 *You can check the campaign by tapping "Events" on the main screen and clicking on the event banner in the event list.

 *Please check the in-game help for details.

 

- "Experience Point Enhancement Campaign" is being held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 25th (Thu) until maintenance

　If your Commander Level is 80 or lower, the Commander and Ship experience points gained from Normal and Hard modes of regular sea areas, Daily Challenges, and Operation History will be increased by 100%.

　*Experience points obtained during exercises, in dormitories, and in the auditorium are not included.

 

[Function update]

- Add "Limited-Time Construction"

 The following ships will be available through limited-time construction.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 UR

  "Götz von Berlichingen" 1.2% (pickup/early release)

 SSR

  "Prinz Moritz" 2% (pickup/early release)

  "Elbe (META)" 0.5% (Early release)

 SR

  "Z15 Erich Steinbrinck" 2.5% (pickup/early release)

 

 *For every 200 times you complete the limited-time "Alliance Before the Holy Seal" construction, you can directly obtain "Götz von Berlichingen" from the button on the right side of the screen. (Up to 4 ships)

 *The cumulative number of times you have participated in limited-time construction events will not carry over to the next construction event.

 *Other ships may also appear during limited-time construction events.

 *Furthermore, ships that appear in limited-time construction events will be permanently added to regular construction in the future.

 * "Elbe (META)" can be obtained in the event "Alliance Before the Holy Seal" and can also be exchanged at event supply.

 

 ☆Regarding the ultra-rare ships that can be obtained through construction

 1. U-Rare ships are currently the highest rarity ships that can be obtained through construction.

 2. U-Rare ships can undergo limit breaks just like regular ships, and limit breaking requires either a ship of the same name or "Special-Type Buri MKIII".

 3 U-Rare ships can be leveled up to 100 without limit breaking, and can also undergo "Cognitive Awakening".

 4. The frequency of obtaining U-rare ships in construction is lower than that of SSR ships.

 

- Limited-time content "Selectable Special Construction" event is being held.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 12th (Fri) until maintenance

 "Selectable Special Construction" is a special construction system where you can choose two specific ships from one of the three permanent standard construction options, and the appearance rate of those ships will be changed.  

 The appearance rates of ships selected for "Change in Appearance Rate" vary depending on their rarity, as follows:

  UR...1.2%

  SSR...2%

  SR...2.5%

  R...2.5%

  N...2.5%

 

 ※Note:

 ・Only one UR ship can be selected, and it will only appear when using "Large Ship Construction" or "Special Ship Construction" as the base.

  If you select a UR ship as the target for increased drop rates, other permanent UR ships will no longer appear in the available construction options.

 - When you perform a selectable limited construction, you can obtain UR ship exchange points that would normally be available in regular construction.

 - Once the base ship to be built through normal construction and the ship with the changed appearance rate have been determined, the contents of the "Selectable Special Construction" cannot be changed.

 Only ships that have been permanently implemented by March 25, 2026 (Wednesday) will appear.

 - Ships that do not appear in permanent construction from the start and require specific unlocking conditions will not appear (with the exception of Z23).

 - The appearance rates of ships by rarity in "Selectable Special Construction" will be the same as in regular construction.

  Small ship construction SSR..7% SR..12% R..26% N..55%

  Large ship construction UR..1.2% SSR..7% SR..12% R..51% N..28.8%

  Special type ship construction UR..1.2% SSR..7% SR..12% R..51% N..28.8%

 

- Added and re-released costume items

 ★ Newly added

 Getz von Berlichingen "The Crimson Moon Loses in Illusionary Dreams" (with Live 2D+)

 U-2501 "Water Curtain Treasure" (with Live 2D)

 Mogador "Swetty Diving" (Dual Form)

 Amagi (Aircraft Carrier) "Mermaid of the Blue Calm" (with Live 2D)

 Prinz Moritz's "The Genie's Wish Game" (with mini motion)

 Z15 Erich Steinbrinck "Balloon Dance" (with mini motion)

 Z14 Friedrich Ihn "Lost Summer Days"

 Loan: "The excitement of black and navy."

 *Dual Form: The theme allows you to change the illustration and effects using the dock or main screen switching buttons.

 Mogador's "Sweaty Diving" outfit features exclusive illustrations and animations for both Live2D and Petit Motion.

 *The above costume items will be available for a limited time only, until June 11th (Thursday) at 23:59.

 

 ★Reprint sale

 Sovetsky Soyuz "Wired Introgate" (Dual Form)

 Shimanto "Relaxing Dragon God" (Dual Form)

 Lion "Playful Dandy Lion" (with Live 2D)

 Trafalgar "High Peaks and Sea Breeze" (with Live 2D)

 Taihou "Rasha Yujou" (with Live 2D)

 Gallant "Express Delivery of Feelings" (with mini-motion)

 Trinidad "Dressing Trapper" (with mini motion)

 Cleopatra's "Stars and Roses"

 *Dual Form: The theme allows you to change the illustration and effects using the dock or main screen switching buttons.

 The Shimanto costume "Relaxing Dragon God" features exclusive illustrations and animations for both Live2D and Petit Motion.

 *The above costume items will be available for a limited time only, until June 11th (Thursday) at 23:59.

 

- Updated the list of costumes available for fitting and rental.

 Event Period: May 20th (Wed) after maintenance – June 11th (Thu) 23:59

 Getz von Berlichingen "The Crimson Moon Loses in Illusionary Dreams" (with Live 2D+)

 Mogador "Swetty Diving" (Dual Form)

 Amagi (Aircraft Carrier) "Mermaid of the Blue Calm" (with Live 2D)

 * "Trial rental tickets" can be obtained from limited-time login missions during the limited-time event.

 

- Added "Summer Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2026A" to the shop.

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 Contents:

 One random outfit from the Summer Swimsuit 2026A series will be selected. *Note 1

 Advanced-oriented enhancement unit, 8th generation x 2

 Free Diamonds x 2026

 Mental Unit x 50

 Cube x 20

 Furniture Coins x 100

 High-speed construction material x 10

 

 *Note 1: The appearance rates for each outfit are as follows:

 Getz von Berlichingen "The Crimson Moon Loses in Illusionary Dreams" (with Live 2D+): 11.0%

 U-2501 "Water Curtain Treasure" (with Live 2D): 11.0%

 Amagi (Aircraft Carrier) "Mermaid of the Blue Calm" (with Live 2D): 11.0%

 Prinz Moritz "The Genie's Wish Game" (with mini-motion): 15.0%

 Z15 Erich Steinbrinck "Balloon Dance" (with mini-motion): 15.0%

 Z14 Friedrich Ihn "Lost Summer Days": 17.4%

Mogador "Sweaty Diving": 19.6%

 *If you already own this item, it will be converted into free diamonds equivalent to the purchase price.

 *You can only purchase a lucky bag once.

 *The lucky bag will be sent to your email inbox after purchase.

 

- Added "Summer Swimsuit Lucky Bag 2025A (Reprint)" to the shop.

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 Contents:

 One random outfit from the Summer Swimsuit 2025A series will be selected. *Note 1

 Advanced-Oriented Enhancement Unit, 7th Generation x2

 Free Diamonds x 2025

 Mental Unit x 50

 Cube x 20

 Furniture Coins x 100

 High-speed construction material x 10

 

 *Note 1: The appearance rates for each outfit are as follows:

 Lion "Playful Dandy Lion" (with Live 2D): 16.0%

 Trafalgar "High Peaks and Sea Breeze" (with Live 2D): 16.0%

 Taihou "Rasha Yujou" (with Live 2D): 16.0%

 Gallant "Express Delivery of Feelings" (with Petit MOTION): 16.0%

 Trinidad "Dressing Trapper" (with Petit MOTION): 16.0%

 Cleopatra's "Stars and Roses": 20.0%

 *If you already own this item, it will be converted into free diamonds equivalent to the purchase price.

 *You can only purchase a lucky bag once.

 *The lucky bag will be sent to your email inbox after purchase.

 

- Added "Battle UI - Golden Bay" to the shop.

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 The battle UI, Golden Bay, can be purchased from the lineup by selecting from options ① or ② below.

 ① Battle UI - Golden Bay (Single Item) Unlocks the Battle UI - Golden Bay and grants you 1000 in-game currency.

 ② Battle UI - Golden Bay (Set) Unlock the Battle UI - Golden Bay and obtain 3060 Diamonds.

 *You can only purchase either ① or ②.

 *The specifications of the limited-edition battle UI that can be obtained can be checked on the item purchase screen.

 *You can switch the battle UI by going to "Profile" → "Decoration" → "Battle Screen".

 

- Added "Fuel Pack," "Construction Pack," "Furniture Coin Pack," and "Mental Unit Pack" to the shop.

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 *The number of times each product can be purchased is as follows:

 "Fuel Pack": Up to 5 uses

 "Construction Pack": Up to 1 time

 Furniture Coin Pack: Up to 2 times

 "Mental Unit Pack": Up to 2 times

 

- Added a special value pack available only at Yostar Games Charge Center.

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 *The number of times each product can be purchased is as follows:

 "Comprehensive Construction Supply Pack": Up to 2 times

 "Ship Training Comprehensive Supply Pack": Up to 1 time

 "Special Project Ship Supply Pack": Up to 1 time

 

 *The contents of the "Comprehensive Construction Supply Pack" are as follows:

  Cube x 100

  Funds x 75000

  High-speed construction material x 50

 *The contents of the "Ship Training Comprehensive Supply Pack" are as follows:

  Prototype Buri MKII x 5

  Attack Textbook T4 x 5

  Defense textbook T4×5

  Support textbook T4×5

  Ship Experience Pack T2 x 100

 *The contents of the "Special Project Ship Supply Pack" are as follows:

  PR Special Project Ship Exchange Ticket - General Type I x 1

  Directional Enhancement Unit, Phase IV x 343

  *The "PR Special Project Ship Exchange Ticket - General Type I" can be exchanged for PR Special Project ships from Phases I to V.

If you obtain a PR ship exchange item, a "Special Unlock" button will appear at the top of the screen for ununlocked ships in the Development Dock.

Tapping will consume exchange items and unlock that special project ship.

 *This email needs to be opened in your mailbox.

 *The limited-time special pack will not be sold in the in-game shop.

 

The following ship modifications will be added.

　 SR "Admiral Hipper"

 

- Added equipment exterior box (Shining Jewelry)

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 *The equipment cosmetic box (Shining Jewelry) can also be obtained as an exchange reward from the event "Alliance Before the Holy Seal".

 *The equipment cosmetic items obtainable from the equipment cosmetic box can be viewed in the "Details" section on the item purchase screen.

 *If you purchase 20 Equipment Appearance Boxes (Shining Jewelry) from the event shop or the general store, you will receive one "Selectable Equipment Appearance Box (Shining Jewelry)" which allows you to choose and obtain equipment appearances on the mission screen.

 

• Additional furniture series available for sale

 ★New furniture series "Golden Bay" added

 Sales period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Thursday, June 11th.

 * "Golden Bay Port" can only be purchased with Dia.

 

- Added voice

　Voice acting will be implemented for the following ships and costumes.

　usually

　　"Götz von Berlichingen" cv: Satomi Akesaka

　　"U-2501" cv: Reo Osanai

　　"Prinz Moritz" cv: Ai Furihata

　　"Z15 Erich Steinbrinck" CV: Yuna Taniguchi

　　"Z14 Friedrich Ihn" cv: Saki Ogasawara

　EX

　　"Götz von Berlichingen" cv: Satomi Akesaka

　　"U-2501" cv: Reo Osanai

　　"Prinz Moritz" cv: Ai Furihata

　　"Z15 Erich Steinbrinck" CV: Yuna Taniguchi

　　"Z14 Friedrich Ihn" cv: Saki Ogasawara

　modification

　　"Admiral Hipper" (CV: Yuri Yamaoka)

　Dress-up

　　"Götz von Berlichingen: The Crimson Moon Loses in Illusionary Dreams" cv: Satomi Akesaka

　　"U-2501: The Treasure of the Water Curtain" cv: Reo Osanai

　　"Prinz Moritz: The Genie's Wish Game" CV: Ai Furihata

　　"Z15 Erich Steinbrinck: Balloon Dance" cv: Yuna Taniguchi

　　"Z14 Friedrich Ihn: Lost Summer Days" cv: Saki Ogasawara

　　"Amagi (Aircraft Carrier): Mermaid of the Blue Calm" cv: Miyuki Sawashiro

　　"Loan: The Excitement of Black and Navy" cv: Satomi Sato

　　"Mogador: Sweaty Diving" cv: Mari Hino

 

- Added new content to ship communications.

- Added new content to ship chat

 

- Search history will now be saved in some screens when using the search function.

 After the maintenance, the search function in the "Dock," "Warehouse," and "Bulk Equipment Change" screens will now save up to three search histories.

 

- Added a function to lock and unlock all ships at once.

 After maintenance, you can select ships and lock or unlock them all at once by tapping the button on the left side of the dock screen.

 

- Added a feature that allows you to customize the still image displayed during loading.

 After the maintenance, you can check the currently available stills by tapping "Activate Still Set" on the "Profile" → "Decoration" → "Stills" screen.

Furthermore, by tapping the "Change" button, selecting a still image, and then tapping the "Confirm" button, the still image that was set during loading will be displayed randomly.

 

- You will now be able to search for ship names using the search function on the "Characters" screen in "Memories".

 

[Correction]

- Fixed some UI, text, and minor bugs.

 

[Preview]

The following content will be updated during the next maintenance.

- A friendship event will be held where you can obtain the SR "Unzen-chan".

New costume changes for sale

- Sale of new and reprinted lucky bags

 

[Ongoing Content]

- Preliminary event "Operation Preparation: Holy Federation Empire" held

 Event Period: From after maintenance on May 14th (Thu) to 23:59 on June 17th (Wed)

 By completing quests, you can obtain exclusive chat frames.

 The event is divided into two phases: the first phase is the preparation phase (from after maintenance on Thursday, May 14th to maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th), and the second phase is the quest phase (from after maintenance on Wednesday, May 20th to 23:59 on Wednesday, June 17th).

 

 Regarding the preparation phase:

 There are no quests (limited-time missions).

 The experience points gained from sorties in normal sea areas and Siren operations for the five ships "Cologne (META)", "Regensburg (META)", "Mainz", "Marco Polo", and "Friedrich der Grosse", which are required to clear some missions in the quest phase, will be increased.

 

 Regarding the quest phase:

 By completing the special missions that appear, you can earn "Special Mission Points," and once you reach a certain number, you can obtain a limited chat frame on the event page.

 *You do not need to complete all quests to obtain the limited chat frame.

 

- Prelude story event "Omen of Ash Spots" is being held.

 Event Period: From after maintenance on May 14th (Thu) to before maintenance on June 12th (Fri)

 Complete the limited-time missions to get the exclusive equipment "Judgment Key" and reward items!

 *All missions will be unlocked from day one.

 *From Thursday, May 14th to Wednesday, May 20th, new mission group rewards will be unlocked daily.

 (Once you have received all the rewards for the previous mission, the rewards for the next mission will become available.)

 *You can check the limited-time missions and claim your rewards via the event banner.

 

- Limited-time event "Enhanced Unit Campaign 'Halford'" is being held.

 Event Period: From after maintenance on May 14th (Thu) to 23:59 on June 17th (Wed)

 Complete scientific research tasks during the campaign period to get up to 30 "Halford" enhancement units in total!

 *You can check the status of your acquired enhancement units on the event banner.

 *Enhancement units obtained in this event will not be included in the maximum limit (300) for the "Enhancement-Oriented" Science Lab.

 

- Login bonus campaign "Full Speed ​​Ahead to a Beautiful Holiday" is now underway.

 Event Period: From after maintenance on May 14th (Thu) to before maintenance on June 12th (Fri)

 During the event period, log in to the game and tap the button in the lower right corner of the event banner to receive the Z52 costume "Sprintender Sommer!" on the 5th day.

 

- Sale of event discount packs (SP)

 Sales period: From after maintenance on April 17th (Fri) to 23:59 on November 18th (Wed)

 *The number of times each product can be purchased is as follows:

 "Construction Pack (SP)": Up to 2 times

 "Textbook Pack": Up to 4 times

 *The contents of the "Textbook Pack" are as follows:

  Attack Textbook T4*1

  Defense textbook T4*1

  Support textbook T4*1

  Attack Textbook T3*3

  Defense Textbook T3*3

  Support textbook T3*3

 *You need to open it in your mailbox.

 

- April 2026 "Season Mission" will be held.

 Sales period: April 1st (Wed) 0:00 to May 31st (Sun) 22:59

 How to play:

 "Season Missions" are campaigns where you complete missions during the campaign period to collect "Progress Points," and receive cumulative rewards based on the number of Progress Points you earn.

 Additionally, there are "SP rewards" in addition to the regular cumulative rewards, and you can obtain SP rewards by purchasing the shop item "Cruise Pass".

 *Please check the "Season Missions" section in the game for the mission list, reward list, and help.

 

 New features and changes:

 ① New ships and costume changes

 From the regular rewards you can obtain the ship "Köln (META)," and from the SP rewards you can obtain the limited costume for the light cruiser "Aurora" and "Battle UI Ivy."

 

 ② Regular compensation and others

 Some reward equipment cosmetic boxes have been changed to "Equipment Cosmetic Box (Royal Academy)" and "Selectable Equipment Cosmetic Box (Royal Academy)".

 The contents of the "Random Equipment Appearance (Pass)" have been changed. You can now randomly obtain equipment appearances that are only available in Season Missions (the contents are different from the previous event).

 Some META enhancement materials have been changed.

 Changed the equipment box to the "Zao Heavy Industries" series.

 

 ③ Additional rewards (unlocked by purchasing a cruise pass) Others

 Some reward equipment cosmetic boxes have been changed to "Equipment Cosmetic Box (Royal Academy)" and "Selectable Equipment Cosmetic Box (Royal Academy)".

 The contents of the "Random Equipment Appearance (Pass)" have been changed. You can now randomly obtain equipment appearances that are only available in Season Missions (the contents are different from the previous event).

 Some META enhancement materials have been changed.

 Changed the equipment box to the "Zao Heavy Industries" series.

※Note:

 Please do not delete the game.

You will not be able to play the game during maintenance.

Please close the game before the maintenance begins.

Maintenance times may vary.

Once maintenance is complete and the game has resumed, please select the server you were playing on from the main screen.

 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Azur Lane Operations Team

Digging around the JP patch notes which are now available these are the percentage rates for pulls from JP patch notes for new KMS ships

UR - "Götz von Berlichingen" 1.2% (pickup/early release)

SSR - "Prinz Moritz" 2% (pickup/early release)

SSR - "Elbe (META)" 0.5% (Early release)

SR - "Z15" 2.5% (pickup/early release)

This is what I found in the JP patch notes as i'm not sure if this will be the same when i post the EN patch notes later tomorrow

As i already made a skin announcement post this is an update to that.

According to AL's bilibili post

Hood's new outfit "A Feast for One" is here! It will be available for a limited time after the maintenance on June 5th!

Animated artwork will also be implemented at the same time. "I've come dressed in my finest, just to keep my promise to you... Only the vows forged through so many years of companionship and trials can be worthy of the eternal radiance of this ring."

※Actual effects may vary in-game.

So how would you design the Commander's living accomidation if you were in charge of designing it