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Bluepoch Games Celebrates ‘Reverse: 1999’s’ Semi-Anniversary With Version 1.6 Reveal!

​​​​​​​"Notes on Shuori" Will Include First Limited Character, Brand-New Roguelike Game Mode, and Free Garment for Everyone

Hong Kong, 20th May 2024: Bluepoch Games is excited to announce Version 1.6 of its award-winning 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG Reverse: 1999 will launch on Thursday 30th May for PC, iOS, and Android.

Titled “Notes on Shuori”, Version 1.6 of Reverse: 1999 will include the first limited character, Jiu Niangzi, as well as a whole host of other fresh characters available to play. Indeed, players will be able to summon the new 6-star Jiu Niangzi and 5-star Yenisei in the Dushuo Festival Limited Banner called “Till the Last Drop”.

Players will also be able to unlock a free garment of An-an Lee during the event, as well as 30 free pulls for all players and up to 90 free pulls for brand-new players. 
 


“Jiu Niangzi is tied exclusively to the Dushuo Festival Limited Banner,” offers Guest Cat, the Art Director. “We think players will love both her and Yenisei. They are both brilliantly brought to life by our incredibly talented voice actors Melody Peng and Alice Malakhov.”

The latest update to Reverse: 1999 comes as the game smashes through its six-month anniversary. 

Audiences across mobile and PC have engaged with Bluepoch’s take on 20th-century time-travel, with play focusing on a Storm” that encompasses the world. Players witness an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops where time is a rich tapestry hiding the truth.

The latest update also includes a brand-new roguelike mode titled Echoes in the Mountain where the Field Agent Squad led by Semmelweis is tasked with investigating a Manus branch. Guided by a faint melody, she ventures deep into enemy territory and finds that the truth is beyond her imagination - even her deepest secrets are known to her foe.

To celebrate the game passing its six-month milestone, developer Bluepoch is also set to host an official LiveStream on May 18, 21:00 PM (UTC-5) showcasing Version 1.6 of Reverse: 1999 in full.

The Version 1.6 update will include the following:-

  • Players can summonJiu Niangzi, the first limited character of Reverse: 1999, and 5-star character Yenisei in the Dushuo Festival Limited Banner called “Till the Last Drop”

  • During Phase 2 of the version 1.6 (2024-06-20 05:00 - 2024-07-11 04:59, UTC-5), players can summon the new character, 6-star Getian (Beast) from the new banner “Over the New Leaf.”

  • All players can get a free garment of the popular 6-star character, An-an Lee for free after the version update on 2024-05-30 - 2024-07-11 04:59 (UTC-5)

  • Log in to get 10 Summons for free of the time-limited banner [Till the Last Drop].

  • Join the sign-in event to claim 20 Unilogs: By joining the “Treasures in the Ancient City” sign-in event, players can claim a combined total of 20 Unilogs. New Players can get up to 90 summons for free.

  • Claim Limited Building and Clear Drops:  sign in for a total of 10 days to get the limited Building - Peach Garden, Clear Drops, Jars of Picrasma Candy, and Growth Materials.

  • Claim Collectibles from characters: Log in during the event to receive blessings and gifts from mysterious characters through the time-limited “Gift of Shuori” event.

  • Brand-new roguelike mode - "Echoes in the Mountain": The first roguelike mode of Reverse: 1999 will be available from 2024-06-08 05:00 - 2024-07-11 04:59 (UTC-5). Players can claim rewards like Limited Portrait and Crystal Casket by experiencing this mode.

  • Explore new puzzles in “The Three Doors”: “The History of the Gears”, the new chapter of the unique puzzle-solving and exploring mode “The Three Doors” will be available After the version update on 2024-05-30 (UTC-5). Players can claim Clear Drops and other materials by experiencing this mode.

  • New Time-limited Summon “Revelation of the Water”: Players can select two 6-star characters from the designated group as rate-up characters.

  • Reverse: 1999 will launch the “Before the Next Journey”, the Half-Year Anniversary Fan Creations Event" with a Prize Pool of US$22,750. Official contest page: https://reverse1999.onelink.me/LEBo/0ro6xqwa; Submit now: https://reverse1999.onelink.me/LEBo/k3z3lsid

  • In collaboration with Soragumi, “The Good Ol' Days” Half-Year Anniversary Special Offline Event will be available from June 1 - June 30.  LA Store: Weller Court Little Tokyo #200, Los Angeles, CA 90012. OC Store: 6960 Beach Blvd J-101, Buena Park, CA 90621

  • Investigate Puzzles & Mysteries in the web event “Dushuo Mysteries” to claim Clear Drops and other growth materials.

  • Share #MyReverse1999Memories on X and Win Half-Anniv Giveaways. Event time: May 20 - June 6 (UTC-5)

You can download Reverse: 1999 on the App StoreGoogle Play, and the official Reverse: 1999 website now. Download now to get up to 90 pulls. You can also join the official Reverse: 1999 Discord and follow on X/TwitterYouTube, and Facebook.

The collection features original soundtracks from versions 1.1 to 1.6, along with our much beloved EP series, all available on music streaming platforms.

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For more information, please contact:

Stefano Petrullo, CEO, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7828 692 315
E-mail: stefano@renaissancepr.biz

Keith Andrew, Senior Account Manager, Renaissance PR
Telephone: +44 7834 237 322
E-mail: keith@renaissancepr.biz

About Bluepoch Games

Established in 2020, Bluepoch is an ambitious, passionate and globally-focused company. Our team has committed itself to exploring the vast potential of anime through the creation of dreamlike, immersive, and heartfelt games. Our imagination is as infinite as the starry universe.