Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update: New main story chapter, banners, events, garments, and more

Bluepoch will roll out the new Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update after the closed server maintenance on January 9, 2025. The update is set to expand the game's narrative with Chapter 8: Tristes Tropiques and introduce new characters, garments, events, and more. It also offers Timekeepers many freebies, including free 6-star and 5-star characters, the Collector’s Edition of a Festival-version Roar Jukebo, and more.

This article showcases the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update event schedules and lists all the new content coming to the game.

New main story chapter in Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update

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In the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update, Bluepoch will introduce the eighth chapter of the main story, Tristes Tropiques. Timekeepers will traverse to Sao Paulo, Brazil, with Vertin and her companion for the next adventure. A mysterious writer, the stationed Zeno Forces, and a “familiar face” who vanished in the “storm” await in the region.

Timekeepers must complete the main story, Vereisamt, to unlock the eighth chapter. The chapter’s main event will start on January 9, 2025, and end on February 17, 2025. Players can complete the various stages during its run to earn Spare Scrap, Clear Drops, and Picrasma Gummy as main rewards.

Timekeepers can exchange Spare Scrap at the event shop, Veteran’s Garage, which will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. The main rewards here include the new 6-star Reverse 1999 Psychube: Transcendent Love, Glutty, Crystal Casket, Unilog, Wilderness theme pack (Tropical Splendor), and more.

Here is a list of side events in Tristes Tropiques:

Paths of the Past: This event will be available after the server maintenance on January 9, 2025. During its run, Timekeepers can collect fragments of a character’s past. They can connect fragments within a character’s path to unlock their monologue. Participating in this event requires clearing Chapter 8, Unshakeable Justice.
Trip to Sao Paulo: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 17, 2025. Timekeepers can complete tasks to obtain various rewards, including Spare Scrap (main reward).

Also read: All free rewards in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update

New banners in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update

1) Longing for Innocence

Longing for Innocence banner (Image via Bluepoch)

The Longing for Innocence banner will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025, in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update. It features a true limited character, a 6-star Anjo Nala of Beast Afflatus, and a 5-star Mr. Duncan of Beast Afflatus. It doesn’t share guarantees with other banners.

Every summon grants a Cassette of the Lost, which players can exchange for Anjo Nala, Mr. Duncan, and Insight Materials at the limited shop. Timekeepers can spend 200 Cassettes of the Lost for a copy of Anjo Nala.

Also read: Mr. Duncan in Reverse 1999

2) Fledgling’s First Fight

Fledgling's First Fight banner (Image via Bluepoch)

The Fledgling’s First Fight banner will be available in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update from January 30, 2025 to February 20, 2025. It features a new 6-star character, Lopera of Beast Afflatus, along with two existing 5-star characters: Ulu ofMineral Afflatus and Click of Spirit Afflatus. Bluepoch will add Lopera to the standard pool after the version 2.5 update.

3) Boon of the Water

Boon of the Water banner (Image via Bluepoch)

Boon of the Water is a time-limited summoning banner, available from January 25, 2025, to February 15, 2025, in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update. Timekeepers can select and lock three characters from the available pool to boost their drop rate. Upon obtaining a 6-star unit in the summoning, they will get one of the selected characters. The first multi-summon costs only five Unilogs.

Boon of the Water doesn’t share guarantees with other banners in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update.

Timekeepers can select three of the following characters to boost their drop rate:

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Spathodea
Tooth Fairy
Shamane
Ezra
Marcus

Also read: White Rum in Reverse 1999

New events in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update

Here is a list of all new events in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update:

The Overcast October: This event features Anjo Nala’s story, which will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Timekeepers can obtain multiple rewards by clearing the stages, including Clear Drops and Growth Materials.
Into the Rainforest: This event features Lopera’s story, which will be available from January 30, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Timekeepers can obtain multiple rewards by clearing the stages, including Clear Drops and Growth Materials.
Carnival Special Guest: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025, in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update. Players can log in to the app during the event to obtain an unowned 6-star character (released up to the version 1.9 update).
Carnival Invitation: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Players can get one of the 5-star characters from the available pool for free by logging in to the app during the event. A duplicate character converts into an Artifice or Tracks of the Lost.
Carnival Album: This is the free Festival-Version Roar Jukebox, which will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 17, 2025. Players can log in during the event and unlock the Collector’s Edition for free. They will get a free garment upon reaching the Decibel level 10.
Triumph of Freedom: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Players can log in during the event to get one Decatone with 10 Unilogs for free. They can use it only on the Longing for Innocence banner.
Turning of the Year: This sign-in event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 8, 2025. Players can get Clear Drops and a Limited building by logging into the app during the event.
Twilight in the Southern Hemisphere: This sign-in event will conclude in two parts. The first part starts on January 9, 2025, and ends on January 30, 2025. The second part will be available from January 30, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Players can get 10 Unilogs for logging in to the app daily during each event.
Carnival Guide: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Players can clear specific tasks during the event for various rewards: Limited Dynamic Portrait: Extraordinary Journey, Limited Building: Hot-Air Balloon, and Limited Collectible: “Clickety-clack” Toy Train.
Irresistible Bait — Like Dust to Critters: This event will be available from January 28, 2025, to February 4, 2025. Players can log in daily during the event and earn rare materials from the Wilderness.
The Window to Other Worlds: This is a new addition to A Series of Dusks, which will be available from February 1, 2025. Bluepoch has updated the phase VIII rewards, granting an Update of Suitcase Settings: Trade Winds Garden.
Mane’s Bulletin: The new iteration of Mane’s Bulletin will be available from January 14, 2025, to February 20, 2025. It will feature three investigation targets: Fog of War, Hypothesis of Exhibition, and Gold in the Cave. Timekeepers can also play a new Breaking Catastrophe mode in Mane’s Bulletin of Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update. The event rewards Gluttony, Greed, Resonance, Insight Materials, and more.
Anecdotes update: Bluepoch will introduce two new Anecdotes: A Day Plotted Logarithmically (featuring 37) and A Night Without End (featuring Mesmer Jr.). The former Anecdote will be available from January 13, 2025, to February 27, 2025, while the latter will be available from January 27, 2025, to February 10, 2025. Timekeepers can get 5-star Psychubes and Greed as rewards.
Memo — Prepare for Victory: This event will be available from February 15, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Players can log in during the event to uncover clues and earn rewards. The main rewards include Clear Drops, Picrasma Candy, and Growth Materials.
Greetings from the Suitcase: This event will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 20, 2025. Timekeepers can invite players who meet the required conditions to join back the game and complete the corresponding tasks to earn Clear Drops.
Double Analysis: This event will be available from February 8, 2025, to February 18, 2025. Timekeepers can get double rewards by completing the Pneuma Analysis stage during the event.
New version 2.2 Roar Jukebox, Tropicalismo: This jukebox will be available from January 9, 2025, to February 17, 2025. Timekeepers can get Yenisei’s limited garment, Around the Riverbend, upon unlocking the Collector’s Edition.

Also read: Reverse 1999 tier list

New garments in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update

Paulistana Heat Wave garment series (Image via Bluepoch)

Here is a list of the new garments in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update:

Paulistana Heat Wave series

Down in the Grotto for 37
On the White Sand for Marcus
By the Painted City for Vila
Beneath the Jungle Canopy for Shamane

Event theme garment

Under a Different Sea for Poltergeist: Get this garment as a reward from the Phototaxis in the Study: Mask On challenge mode. It will be available from January 30, 2025, to February 20, 2025, in the Reverse 1999 version 2.2 update.

Roar Jukebox theme garment

Around the Riverbend for Yenisei: Get this garment by unlocking the Collector’s Edition of the Tropicalismo Roar Jukebox.

In addition to these new garments, Bluepoch will also bring old ones to the shop for a limited time:

The Cosmos Photographer for Medicine Pocket
A Visit to the Arctic for Eternity
A Peaceful Night for Melania
Happy Bird Catcher for 37
Galloping Across Time for A Knight
Lady With Nao’E for Druvis III
The Leap of a Wolf for Pavia
Ace Through the Bagel for Tooth Fairy
The Art of Destreza for Lilya
Another Assumption for Diggers
Roaming in Delhi for Tennant
The Young Dog and The Sea for Pickles