Arknights CN Announces Persona 3 Reload Collaboration With Koromaru as a Playable Operator
Hypergryph revealed a collaboration between Arknights (CN server) and Persona 3 Reload during the Summer Carnival 2026 broadcast on July 26. The event introduces Koromaru as a new playable operator and features a newly commissioned song.
The teaser PV released on July 26 shows the Persona 3 Reload cast interacting with Arknights characters in a dedicated event map. The collaboration is exclusive to the CN server at launch, with no announcement for the Global or JP servers as of July 26. Event bonuses carry an expiration date of September 18, 2026, suggesting the collab runs through mid-September.
What This Means
Koromaru, the beloved dog from Persona 3, becomes a fully playable operator with custom animations and skills. This follows a pattern of high-profile Arknights collaborations including the R6S and Monster Hunter events. The Persona 3 Reload collaboration marks the first Atlus crossover in Arknights history.
Context
Arknights has run limited-time collaborations every 6 to 12 months since 2021. Previous crossovers include Rainbow Six Siege (2021, 2023), Monster Hunter (2023), and Shu's Bonds (2024). CN-exclusive collaborations have occasionally received global releases months later, though no timeline exists for this event.
What Remains to Be Confirmed
The exact start date for the collaboration has not been announced. The Global and JP servers have not confirmed whether the event will arrive in their regions. The full operator kit for Koromaru, including class type and skills, has not been detailed. Pull costs and banner structure for the collab remain unannounced.
FAQ
Is the Arknights x Persona 3 Reload collab coming to Global? No announcement has been made for the Global or JP servers as of July 26.
Is Koromaru a free operator or a gacha unit? The official materials have not confirmed Koromaru's acquisition method.
When does the Arknights x Persona 3 Reload collab start? No exact start date has been announced. Event bonuses expire on September 18, 2026.
What other Persona 3 Reload characters appear in the collab? The teaser PV shows Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba, and other SEES members. Playable character details are limited to Koromaru so far.