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HAOPLAY revealed a preview stream today (Nov. 12) ahead of the global 2nd anniversary of Sunborn Network's 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium'. In this preview broadcast, Sunborn Network Producer Yuzhong made an appearance to announce major news, including 2nd anniversary events and rewards, the 2nd anniversary concert, collaborations with SSSS.GRIDMAN and DJMAX, and future update plans.

Before introducing the core 2nd-anniversary update, celebratory events and infographics were revealed. On November 19, the 2nd-anniversary event 'Tea Time Full of Memories' will begin. After the event starts, players can earn a special 2nd-anniversary cake by participating in various content, which can then be gifted to designated Dolls. Dolls who receive gifts will also present special return gifts.

Next, key infographic details such as Doll combat power rankings were presented. Klukai, who has been one of the most beloved characters among players since the previous game, ranked first as both the most leveled Tactical Doll and the most deployed Tactical Doll. The boss players challenged most was Gerry & Target Geodder, with a total of 135,616,157 attempts. Global players earned a total of 167,500,154,256 Collapse Crystal Shards through events over the past year.

Among costumes loved by Commanders, Andoris's 'Midnight Whispers' claimed 1st place. 2nd place went to Suomi's 'Sea Reflecting the Soul', and 3rd place was taken by Klukai's 'Indigo Trail'. Following the Activity Floor update, Lena placed 1st as the Doll who cooked the most meals, followed by Sabrina in 2nd. Beyond these global rankings, the 'Elmo Projector'—where players can review their past gameplay records and generate an annual report—returns this year. Notably, a new feature allowing players to leave a letter to themselves one year in the future has been added to offer a fresh experience.

Next, details regarding the 2nd-anniversary event story, 'Siege of Ilion', were introduced. Entangled in various incidents, the Commander and the Elmo face all-out attacks from multiple factions, including Paradeus. In response, Tactical Dolls who previously fought alongside the Commander but were unable to join due to secret agreements step up to provide support, initiating a full-scale war. Reflecting its expanded scale, the story features more than three times the text volume compared to the 'Sin of Flame' version story. Accordingly, the story will be released in three parts: Part 1 from Nov. 19 to Dec. 9, Part 2 from Dec. 10 to Dec. 30, and Part 3 from Dec. 17 to Dec. 30.

For new Dolls, 'Koleda' will debut in the first half. Known as AK-12 in the previous game, Koleda is an elite Doll from Squad Rebellion, joining this title as a Hydro Vanguard unit. She is characterized by utilizing a physical summon shaped like a sports car called 'Krypta'. When using her Ultimate skill 'Hallucination', she summons Krypta onto the battlefield. The summoned Krypta absorbs a portion of damage intended for Koleda to boost her survivability, while shifting into different gears whenever Koleda uses a skill to trigger various combat effects. In particular, using the skill 'Let's Drive!' allows her to pick up an ally and ride together. The riding ally enters a resting state, providing a portion of their stats to empower Krypta. Additionally, the riding ally becomes untargetable by enemy attacks, but if Krypta is destroyed, that ally becomes incapacitated.

Koleda's Elite Weapon 'Chernobog' increases the Hydro damage dealt by Koleda and Krypta while adding a penetration effect to attacks. It also boosts the Critical Damage of all allied physical summons, making it a valuable addition to Hydro teams.

Along with the Part 2 update, 'Asteria'—familiar to fans as ST AR-15 from the previous game—will board the Elmo. Like the rest of the AR Team, she travels to various places seeking a reunion with M4A1 and actively utilizes a compact, friendly version of the Jupiter Cannon previously used by M4A1. In-game, Asteria appears as a Physical Support Doll, enhancing team offensive and defensive capabilities with her 'Crime and Punishment' skill while providing reliable damage support of her own. Her Elite Weapon 'Compass of Penance' increases the wearer's offensive stats. Additionally, the Nov. 19 update will introduce the Covenant system for Koleda and Peritia, followed by Asteria's Covenant on Dec. 10.

In addition, a selective Targeted Procurement banner will be available, allowing Commanders to choose a featured Doll among Voymastina, Springfield, Lorelei, Sakura, Riva, Lewis, and Helen.

Following the 2nd-anniversary update, details on two free costumes for Commanders and brand-new outfits were revealed. First, after the Nov. 19 update, completing tasks in the limited-time event 'Shining Daily Manager' will reward Sharkry's 'Acting Manager' costume for free. Additionally, Peri's 'Bud Bunny Lady' costume will also be distributed free of charge.

Next, Koleda's new costume debuting on Nov. 19, 'Wave Focus', was introduced. Designed with the aesthetic of cruising a summer beach in a sports car, this skin features unique skill effects, dedicated dormitory poses, a 3D interactive main screen, and interactive story content in the Activity Floor's Bathroom.

Succubus-themed costumes were also unveiled. On Nov. 19, Helen's new costume 'Charming Succubus' and Nikita's new costume 'Innocent Contract' will launch. Both costumes feature swappable parts, allowing players to customize them to their preferred style. Costumes and customizable parts can be obtained via the skin shop.

More costumes will arrive with the Part 2 update on Dec. 10. First, Groza's new skin 'Nutcracker Princess' will be added. Inspired by Christmas and ballet, it launches alongside the Christmas-themed weapon skin 'Polaris Eve'. Furthermore, banner star Asteria will receive a winter school uniform costume, 'Starry Path of Winter Night', which comes with customizable accessories like cat ears and glasses.

Lastly, Riva's new outfit, 'Cunning Rabbit's Labyrinth', was revealed. Created as the reward for runner-up in the 1st Twinkle Wish, it will be available starting with the Dec. 10 update alongside the new weapon skin 'Fantasy Wonderland'. Additionally, a limited-time costume rerun event will take place from the Nov. 19 anniversary update until Dec. 30.

The 3rd Twinkle Wish event to determine which Doll will receive a new costume begins on Nov. 29. Based on final voting results, a new costume design for the winning Doll will be prioritized. The rules remain unchanged from previous events: all servers challenge the boss '6P62 Nova Warrior' to earn cheer items and vote for their favorite Dolls. Previous winners and runners-up from the past two rounds—Klukai, Riva, Lorelei, and Cheyenne—are excluded from this vote.

In the first half of the update on Nov. 19, the '2nd Frontier Expedition' event will take place. Based on player feedback from the first season, the duration has been extended until Dec. 10. The daily attempt limit has been removed, and new functional strongholds along with expanded map content have been added. Meanwhile, joining previous partners 'Basti' and 'Joy', a new allied faction from the North Sea Chamber of Commerce named 'Kanu' will arrive, introducing a new storyline and armed support teams. To alleviate player fatigue, 'Dust Front' will not be held during this major update period.

A side-scrolling platformer event, 'Delusional Great Adventure', will also be hosted. Each stage presents special completion requirements—such as prohibiting moving left or jumping—rewarding players upon completion. Additionally, the pool-side butt-sumo mini-game 'Splash Arena' will return on Dec. 10, featuring the Commander appearing in Helena's form this time.

A new party event, 'Gather Light for a Wish', opens on Dec. 17. Themed around rebuilding the Elmo after an enemy attack, playing the event unlocks Rovella's two-person interaction and earns various rewards including Activity Floor furniture. Additionally, the Recurring Corridor reopens on Dec. 17, allowing players to deploy armed support teams obtained from the 2nd Frontier Expedition.

Pull permit reward details were also revealed. Throughout the 2nd-anniversary celebration, a total of 30 'Refurbishment Permits' used for costume gacha will be provided through events. Attendance login events will run during both the first and second halves, yielding 10 Dedicated Access Permits each. Additionally, 'Mayling's Celebration Gift' event will run from Nov. 19 to Dec. 30, rewarding 10 Dedicated Access Permits and 10 Access Permits simply for visiting the event page. Visiting the 'Festive Hours' event page between Dec. 5 and Dec. 30 yields an extra 10 Dedicated Access Permits. Following the 2nd-anniversary update, first-time double top-up bonus credits for each tier will reset, and the limited-time event 'Gate of Wishes'—where players complete Doll requests for rewards—runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 9.

The Activity Floor is also receiving updates. The 'Bathroom', introduced through Koleda's interactive story, will open in the first half, followed by the Central Bedroom in the Part 2 update. Alongside the Central Bedroom opening, the 'Cozy Nest Event' will launch on Dec. 10. Commanders can gradually repair the Central Bedroom while earning various Activity Floor furniture items to decorate it.

Progression system updates were announced as well. Following the Nov. 19 update, a 'Rubbing' system allowing players to duplicate Gold Common Keys up to 3 times will be added. Common Keys duplicated via Rubbing do not inherit the original's growth level and require 'Rubbing Components'. These components can be acquired through future themed event shops, mini-games, battle pass rewards, and the Refurbishment Procurement exchange shop.

In the first half of the update, Lewis and Torolo will receive Neural Helix expansions, followed by Rainie and Sakura on Dec. 10. Lewis sees enhancements to her offensive capabilities, while Torolo gains the ability to utilize a special summon called 'Stationary Satellite'. Sakura focuses on increased mobility and offensive firepower, whereas Rainie's expansion concentrates on control abilities and boosted damage output.

Ahead of the update, the 'Elmo Emergency Repair Web Event' will launch. Following the bombardment of the Elmo, players join Asteria in synthesizing materials and conducting repairs. Participating in the event offers chances to win gift cards, Refurbishment Permits, and other rewards.

News regarding offline events, including the Girls' Frontline 2 2nd Anniversary Concert, was also announced. In South Korea, the 2nd Anniversary Concert will be held on Dec. 20 at Kyung Hee University Peace Palace, with ticket sales starting Nov. 13. Furthermore, attendance at Comic Market from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 at Ariake Big Sight in Japan has been confirmed, alongside participation in the Kaohsiung fan convention FFK19. To promote fan creations, a contest will be hosted via Pixiv. Regarding offline events in North America and Europe, Producer Yuzhong explained, "They are all included in our plans, and we will accelerate our preparations."

The roadmap following this 2nd-anniversary update was also revealed. First, top-down real-time shooting mode 'Hazard Zone Exploration' was teased. While it premiered on the CN server first, due to its massive volume of content requiring localization and integration, Producer Yuzhong explained it will update during the next major version slated for early next year. Additionally, future story updates aim to catch up as closely as possible, and the 'SSSS.GRIDMAN' crossover previously held on the CN server will arrive on the Global server in 2027. SSSS.GRIDMAN collab characters joining the roster include Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo. Following this, a new collaboration with DJMAX RESPECT was unveiled. Continuing from the previous title 'Girls' Frontline', further details regarding this collaboration will be revealed at a later date.

In addition, new World Boss content was mentioned. Rather than challenging fixed stages, it triggers as encounters where players discover a boss and invite others to raid together, similar to raid battles in other mobile titles. For merchandise news, physical items themed around Koleda and Asteria—including character files, dog tags, metal morale patches, plushies, and sleep masks—were displayed on-site. Though not shown live, various products such as Commander jackets were teased, with detailed information set to be released on the official shop and I.O.P official social media.

The Girls' Frontline 2 2nd-anniversary update is scheduled for Nov. 19, and detailed information can be checked on the official community forum.