Arknights Gets Sanrio-fied As Hello Kitty Joins The Rhodes Island Crew

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Hold onto your sanity, Doctors, because things are about to get ridiculously cute in Rhodes Island. Arknights is teaming up with Sanrio for a limited-time collaboration, bringing some pink bows to the post-apocalyptic world of Terra.

The event kicks off on June 20th, bringing free furniture to spruce up your base. But the real eye-catchers are the operator skins. Goldenglow gets a third skin, channeling pure sunshine and good vibes. Lee gets a makeover with some fuzzy bunny ears.

The collab trailer is already melting hearts, with chibi skins brightening up even the most desolate Rhodes Island outpost. This collaboration throws lore out the window. Imagine the stoic Executor, Federico Giallo, with a happy chibi smile.

While we can’t wait to see these chibi operators in action, the mental image of Hello Kitty-themed skins taking down a hulking Reunion thug is a bit…discordant. Can you imagine the power of friendship purifying those infected hearts with a single, sparkly punch? Maybe Amiya can take some notes. But hey, sometimes you just need a break from the grim reality of Terra and cuddle a plushie Kuromi.

There are also special packs available if you’re looking to kawaii-fy their whole experience. You could get some adorable profile icons for your operator.

The Sanrio collaboration in Arknights is a hilarious clash of aesthetics. It’s a reminder that sometimes, amidst the darkness of Rhodes Island’s fight, there’s room for a bit of lightheartedness. If you want to see Federico channel his inner Cinnamoroll, go for it. But if you’re strictly focused on min-maxing your team, this might not be the gacha banner for you.

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