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"Reverse: 1999 Launches Chinatown Showdown Update Part One"

Author:Kristen Update:May 24,2025

If you've been eagerly awaiting the Hong Kong cinema-inspired Showdown in Chinatown update for Reverse: 1999, the wait is finally over! Version 2.5, part one, is now live and brings a host of exciting new content, including limited and five-star characters.

In Showdown in Chinatown, the notorious arcanist criminal Nightpiercer resurfaces in Los Angeles. Officer Liang Yue, assigned by the Vigiles Bureau, teams up with the Division of Arcane Affairs to take down Nightpiercer once and for all.

Liang Yue, the new limited character, is available through the "Moonbeam Guardian" Dushuo Limited Banner. Alongside Liang Yue, you can also obtain a free garment for the popular character Windsong. Plus, there are 40 free pulls to be earned through various rewards and events, giving you ample opportunities to add these and other top-tier characters to your roster.

ytWuxiaDon't miss out on the new challenges: When the Alarm sounds and the board game-themed Critter Crash. These events, available until the 29th, offer rewards ranging from Limited Portraits to new garments.

The traditional Chinese-style dress that Liang Yue wears is inspiring a new garment series called Old Stories New Perspectives. This series is available for characters like Jiu Niangzi, Tuesday, Sotheby, The Fool, and Windsong.

Keep an eye out for the new limited building where you can collect Red Envelopes through tasks and minigames. These can be exchanged for a variety of rewards, including 5-star insight coupons, portraits, and growth materials.

Ready to dive into Reverse: 1999? Make sure you're well-equipped by grabbing free rewards with our list of Reverse: 1999 codes. Also, check out our Reverse: 1999 tier list to help you build your ideal team.