"Reverse: 1999 Unveils Chinatown Showdown Update Part One"

Author: Joshua May 22,2025

If you've been eagerly anticipating 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, bringing with it 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 is featured in the limited-time “Moonbeam Guardian” Dushuo Limited Banner. Alongside this, players can claim a free garment for the beloved character Windsong. For those aiming to add these and other top-tier characters to their roster, there are 40 free pulls available through various rewards and events.

WuxiaTwo new challenges, "When the Alarm Sounds" and the board game-themed "Critter Crash," are available until the 29th, offering special rewards like Limited Portraits and new garments.

The traditional Chinese-style dress sported by Liang Yue inspires a new garment series, "Old Stories New Perspectives," available for characters such as Jiu Niangzi, Tuesday, Sotheby, The Fool, and Windsong.

Don't miss the new limited building where you can collect Red Envelopes through tasks and minigames. These can be exchanged for rewards including 5-star insight coupons, portraits, and growth materials.

Ready to dive into Reverse: 1999? Make sure you're equipped with free rewards by checking out our list of Reverse: 1999 codes. Also, enhance your gameplay with our Reverse: 1999 tier list to build your ultimate team.