Blue Archive releases the Serenade Promenade update with new idol-themed students

Author: Aaron May 16,2025

Following the exciting Senses Descend update, Nexon is rolling out yet another feature-packed update for Blue Archive that's sure to strike a chord with fans. The much-anticipated Serenade Promenade story event is now live, introducing two new idol-themed students, a captivating new story, and some thrilling news for PC gamers eagerly awaiting the game's arrival on Steam.

Mari (Pop Idol) and Sakurako (Pop Idol) are the stars of the latest recruitment event in Blue Archive. Mari brings a unique healing support to the team, elegantly converting excess healing into additional HP while also stacking up Fan Service for more strategic gameplay. On the other hand, Sakurako is your go-to for boosting Critical Hits and Critical Damage, enhancing both her performance and that of Special Students, making her ideal for teams focused on quick, high-damage outputs. Remember, these idols are only available for recruitment until April 28th, so make sure to add them to your roster before they're gone.

The Serenade Promenade story event, launched on April 15th, invites you to take center stage once you've completed Mission 2-3 (Normal). This event blends the world of idol aspirations with the everyday drama of school life, a signature mix of Blue Archive. Just like the idols, this event also concludes on April 28th, so dive in before it's over.

Blue Archive Update

In a recent livestream, the developers confirmed that Blue Archive is making its way to Steam, much to the delight of PC players. This move will allow for seamless cross-platform play with progress syncing. Additionally, fans can look forward to enhanced English localization, making the game even more accessible and enjoyable.

Curious about how these new additions measure up? Be sure to check out our Blue Archive tier list! And don't forget to use these Blue Archive codes to snag some fantastic freebies!

To round off this update, the new Chokmah (Special Armor) Final Restriction Release event is available until May 12th. This event challenges players with a layered boss fight focused on armor. Conquer the highest stage, and you'll unlock rewards from all preceding tiers without the need for additional grinding.