Near Light

In Arknights, this is the eleventh Side Story and the second Celebration event.^[1] This event constitutes the third installment of the Under the Neon storyline.^[1] The event requires the player to clear 1-10 to participate.^[8] On the Global server, the event was held from 2022/04/28 to 2022/05/19, serving as the 2022 Thank-You Celebration.^[8]

Quick Facts

Abbreviation: NL
Type: Side Story
Group: Celebration
Gameplay: Special Environment Special Tools Special Devices
Requirement: Clear 1-10
Storyline: Under the Neon
Prequel: Pinus Sylvestris
Sequel: An Obscure Wanderer
CN date: 2021/11/01 – 2021/11/22 As Arknights CN's 2.5th Anniversary event
Global date: 2022/04/28 – 2022/05/19 As the 2022 Thank-You Celebration event

Facts from the infobox of Near Light on the Arknights Wiki (wiki.gg, CC BY-SA 4.0).

Additions

The event introduces new mechanics called Visibility, new devices called City Neon and Knight Crest, and new enemies.^[2]

Headhunting

A limited headhunting banner named Path of the Radiant is featured, which adds Rosmontis to the Limited Headhunting - Celebration pool.^[3]

Information Port

The Information Port features a day-by-day timeline and unlocks extra content such as a gallery of artworks and a jukebox of soundtracks.^[4]

Trade Exhibition

The Trade Exhibition remains accessible until 2022/05/26.^[5]

Popping Valley Mining Area

The Popping Valley Mining Area gives Orundum from three types of Originium deposits from 2022/04/28 to 2022/05/12.^[6]

Trivia

Among all Side Stories, Near Light is the second longest, and it ranks as the fourth longest content overall.^[7]

References

"Near Light" (opening section) - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Additions" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Headhunting" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Information Port" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Trade Exhibition" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Popping Valley Mining Area" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light", section "Trivia" - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg
"Near Light" (infobox) - Arknights Wiki on wiki.gg, revision 759166 arknights.wiki.gg

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