The Release Update (0.0) of Anime Expeditions runs a full slate of events at the same time, each handing out extra rewards, exclusive units, or temporary gameplay boosts. Some stay live permanently, some cycle back on a regular schedule, and a handful close for good once the next major update lands. Knowing which is which tells you what to grind now and what can wait.
Quick answer: The Release Update includes Beginner’s Path (permanent), the Release Calendar login event (7 days), Weekend Surge, three boost events (Banner Blitz, Forge Fever, Elemental Weather), the Release Tournament, two limited events (Wandering Trader, M.A.S.T.R.R: True Love), and two update events (Headliner Hunt, Creator Spotlight). The update-tied events expire when the next major update arrives, so clear those first.
All Release Update (0.0) events at once
Most of these events include an Event Shop where you spend Event Coins earned in that event on exclusive items, plus Event Quests and chapter-based missions that pay out materials and currency. Here is every event running during the Release Update, grouped by how it behaves.
| Event | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner’s Path | Starter | Permanent |
| Release Calendar | Login | 7 days |
| Weekend Surge | Weekend | Weekends |
| Banner Blitz | Boost | Scheduled |
| Forge Fever | Boost | Scheduled |
| Elemental Weather | Boost | Scheduled |
| Release Tournament | Limited Tournament | Limited time |
| Wandering Trader | Limited | Scheduled |
| M.A.S.T.R.R: True Love | Limited | Ends with next update |
| Headliner Hunt | Update | Ends with next update |
| Creator Spotlight | Update | Ends with next update |
Beginner’s Path: the permanent starter event
Beginner’s Path is the one event that never expires, so new players should treat it as the first stop. It is a five-chapter questline built around tutorials and missions that walk you through the game’s core systems while paying out early rewards. You start it by speaking to True Saint Holy on the left side of the lobby.
Finishing all five chapters gives you a free Mythic unit, Beginner Tickets, Gems, Equipment, and other starter resources. The Beginner Tickets feed a special Beginner Banner that guarantees a Mythic unit within five multi-summons, which is the fastest way to build a strong opening roster.
Release Calendar: seven days of login rewards
The Release Calendar rewards you for simply logging in across seven days. Consistent daily logins hand out cosmetics, Gems, and Trait Crystals, capped by a free Mythic unit at the end of the run.
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Release Hat | Cosmetic |
| Gems | 5,000 |
| Trait Crystals | 55 |
| True Saint | Mythic unit |
Because it only lasts seven days, log in every day to avoid missing a step in the reward track. The calendar ends when the next major update arrives.
Weekend Surge: doubled challenge rewards
Weekend Surge is a recurring weekend boost that doubles what you earn from completing Challenges. While active, you get +100% Challenge Rewards and +100% Battlepass EXP, which makes weekends the most efficient time to farm resources and push your Battlepass track. Grind Challenges over the weekend to make the most of the multiplier.
Boost events: Banner Blitz, Forge Fever, and Elemental Weather
Boost events temporarily improve one specific system, so line up your activity with whichever one is live. Each offers a different bonus, and timing your summons or evolutions to match can save a lot of resources.
| Event | Effect | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Blitz | Increased Mythic summon rates plus bonus rewards scaled to your number of summons | Summon units while odds and milestone rewards are boosted |
| Forge Fever | Unit evolution raises each Stat Potential (Damage, Range, SPA) by 2 grades instead of 1 | Evolve your best units to maximize stats |
| Elemental Weather | Enemies become weak to one element in non-competitive modes, taking 1.15x damage from it | Run units matching the featured element to clear stages faster |
Tip: Hold your Mythic-focused summons for a Banner Blitz window and save your evolution materials for Forge Fever. Doing both off-boost wastes the improved rates.
Release Tournament: competitive rewards
The Release Tournament is the first competitive event, where you climb the leaderboard for rewards that are not available anywhere else. Just entering the tournament at least once grants the exclusive Toy Maker unit, and higher placements pay out upgrade materials.
| Reward | Type |
|---|---|
| Toy Maker | Exclusive unit |
| Stat Locks | Upgrade material |
| Stat Rerolls | Upgrade material |
| Trait Crystals | Upgrade material |
| Gems | Currency |
Participate once to lock in the guaranteed Toy Maker, then push the leaderboard for the material payouts. These are the Stat Lock, Stat Reroll, and Trait Crystal items used to reroll stats and traits on your units.
Limited events: Wandering Trader and M.A.S.T.R.R: True Love
Limited events add unique mechanics and exclusive shops that only appear for a short time. Two are live during the Release Update, and one of them closes for good when the next update lands.
The Wandering Trader is a roaming merchant who shows up in the lobby with a one-time shop that accepts Gems. Its stock is fixed until the event returns, so spend on the exclusive items you want before the trader leaves.
M.A.S.T.R.R: True Love is a special challenge that rewards the exclusive Cursed Student (Manga) skin along with other event drops. To clear it, defeat the first Boss Node in the event mode. This one ends with the next major update, so finish it while it is available.
Update events: Headliner Hunt and Creator Spotlight
Update events push you toward the newest units and stages, and both expire when the next major update goes live. Clear them before that cutoff to keep their exclusive rewards.
Headliner Hunt pays bonus rewards for obtaining and evolving the featured update units. Those are 8th Sword, Shadow, Cursed Student, Elf Mage, Flame Emperor, Hollow, Lady Giant, and Puppet. Collect and evolve them to complete the event quests and claim the rewards.
Creator Spotlight rotates in a limited-time stage designed by a featured content creator, packed with unique challenges, secrets, and hand-picked rewards. Clear the featured creator stage to earn its drops, then check back as the featured creator changes.
If you only have time for a few, prioritize the update and limited events plus the Release Tournament, since those carry units, skins, and materials you cannot get elsewhere once the window closes. The permanent, weekend, and boost events will keep coming back, so you can catch those on the next cycle. You can jump into any of it directly from the Anime Expeditions Roblox page.
