8th Anniversary of Identity V 2026: Free Costume, Top Awards and Full Event Guide

Event dates and stages

This is not a single event, but a multi-level launch with different deadlines. Treat them as different timers.

April 22 deadline for Visitor From Beyond event - The most important. Players constantly confuse it with the May 6 voucher deadline-these are completely different things. Skip the daily match until April 22, and the "Investigation Reports" for that day will be lost.

The April 2 update will add the Windsea City (interactive public map with exclusive furniture), the 3rd essence of season 41 (theme balloons) and the 3rd essence of season 42 with anniversary exclusives. Д а н и с т It will debut on April 23 with a special essence, including the S-rank costume "For the Wise Crown"(For the Wise Crown). According to the general opinion of the community, this anniversary for F2P players is not worse, if not better than the seventh: the new map, the launch of the hunter in the middle of the event and the mechanics of the voucher are significant additions.

All Free Awards: Full Review

Free A-rank Costume-No Gacha

1. Shower eater-"Carnival Moment"+ furniture "Carnival Chair" The simplest free event reward. Steps:

1. Enter the game after maintenance on March 26th.
2. Go to the "warm-up" event page.
3. Press "Receive".

That's all. No matches or daily marks. If you're going to do one thing on this anniversary, do it on the first day.

2. The Gardener-"Freilina"3. The Princess Mask.

Both subjects can be obtained by completing a chain of plot tasks Truth and Conclusions: The Traitors OathMove at your pace, but don't leave it for the last week. If your quest doesn't progress, check to see if progress is blocked by daily entry requirements or matches.

Return Costume Voucher is the most valuable free reward

Officially standing 2166 - 2888 Echoif you exchange it for a returning S-rank suit that you don't have. Covers any returning S/A rank suit for fragments released before September 30, 2025. Already everything is there? You will get 8,000 pieces.

Steps to get:

1. Pick up the voucher on the event page (available from March 26).
2. Open an in-game store.
3. Select the right costume and confirm the purchase before 23:59 May 6 (UTC +8).

The voucher will be burned forever after this deadline. There will be no extensions.

Important Note: Before confirming receipt of 8,000 pieces, check the entire list of returning costumes, including characters you rarely play. A rank costume for a minor character has more long-term value for most players than fragments.

Awards for Server Milestones

As soon as the server reaches 3,000 daily entriesEveryone will receive:

• A-rank accessory unlocking card
• 888 Inspiration
• 1888 The Evidence

Given the number of players per jubilee, it is almost guaranteed. Consider this a reliable bonus.

Free discovery of essences through the "Star of deduction"

The Deduction Star event gives "Muses Letters" for daily matches that can be exchanged for 5 Free Essay Discoveries a DayThey are awarded even for defeats-it is not necessary to win. Just play. During the whole time of the event it turns into a solid number of attempts.

Gift Codes

At the time of publication, there are no confirmed codes specifically for the anniversary of 2026. Enter any codes through the redemption center in the game or on the official website of Identity V. Keep an eye on official social networks during the event.

Guest from the outside: effectiveness of daily tasks

Your main source of currency is and the strictest element. One match per day brings "Investigation Reports", which are converted into Evidence, Fragments and Spy Points. The tough deadline of April 22 with no opportunity to receive retroactively rewards makes this task merciless.

Order of daily priority:

Spend "Investigation Reports" First for costumes, then for accessories.Complete all spending by April 22-the currency burns up along with the event stage.

The limited "Fool's Day" mode in early April (size changing facial expressions, chaos with encryption machines) is fun, but gives a minimum for the main farm. Don't let it occupy your daily slot for the "Guest from the Outside".

Anniversary Shop: What to Spend

"Investigation reports"-spend in this order:

1. Return costumes not covered by the voucher.
2. А к с е с с у а р ы.
3. Fragments, if nothing else looks like.

For those who spend an echoThe mechanics of discounts make direct purchases profitable:

• 50% discount card and Discount coupons 388 Echo (x3) It should be used for the most valuable purposes of S/A rank.
• Buying a specific S-rank is worth it. 2166 - 2888 Echo - It is cheaper than a guarantor in gacha, which requires 200 - 250 attempts.

It is worth considering fragments packages: 1888 fragments for 160 Echo and 6888 fragments for 980 Echo. Good conversion rate if you plan to spend Echo.

B The Hall of Illusions (from April 2) there will be an accessory S-rank "Blinding Glory" for the Burner and A-rank "Blinding Lone Wolf"-relevant if one of them is in your main lineup.

If you plan to spend an echo, check out Discounts on Echo replenishment in Identity V Before the peak event will help save budget, especially if you're targeting a few direct S-rank purchases.

Reward ceiling for F2P and paying players

The ceiling for F2P is really decent. Three free suits, a valuable voucher, 15 - 18 attempts and server milestones rewards are all at no cost. New exclusive S-Rankingssuch as "Wanton"(3rd essence of season 42) or "The Wise Man's Crown" for Dentist. They require luck in gacha or direct purchase for Echo.

Complete List of Costume and Cosmetic

Free (without Echo)

• The Shower Eater-Carnival Moment (A-Rank, received on March 26)
• The Gardener-"Freilina" (A-Rank, subject tasks)
• "The Princess Mask" (A-rank accessory, plot tasks)
• "Carnival Chair" (A-rank furniture, complete with shower eater)

3rd essence of the 42nd season-anniversary exclusives

• Wanton,"The Black Eagle Dancer" (S-р а н г
• The Witch-"Pilot of the Clouds" (A-rank)
• "The Spiral Wing" (A-rank)

The Essence of Dantista (since April 23)

• "The Wise Man's Crown" (S-rank)

Hall of Illusions (since April 2)

• The Archanger-"Blinding Glory" (S-rank accessory)
• "The Blinded Lone Wolf" (A-р а н г

Return costumes for fragments (available on voucher)

Confirmed A-rank costumes include the Ripper, Obedient Child, Grave, Epaph, Doctor Recovery and many other characters until 2025. Returning S-rank suits can also be obtained through a voucher. Check the return items section in the in-game store-this is the most reliable source of information on what is available to your account.

The Unobvious Mechanics That Miss Many Guides

The deductive star works in defeat. Players who avoid ranking matches for the sake of maintaining rank miss free attempts of essences. The "Letters of Muses" system requires only participation-the result is not important.

Wait 24 hours after the April 2 update before spending the Echo. The experience of the community of past seasons strongly recommends this. This will allow you to check the contents of the pool, confirm the transfer of the guarantor in the pool with balloons of the 41st season and wait for the correction of errors of the first day. It costs nothing, but it has already saved players from erroneous spending.

The trial period of the characters lasts until May 6. New and returning players can test the entire line-up before spending Echo or snippets on permanent unlock-don't waste resources buying characters during this period.

There are no confirmed hidden assignments for this anniversary. The interactive elements of The Wind Sea City may contain hidden reward triggers, as in past events on public maps, but nothing is confirmed. Check out the official Identity V and Discord community wiki after April 2 if you are looking for something secret.

A quick start for new and returning players

Check list for the first three days:

1. Day 1: Take the "Carnival Moment" of the Soul Eater +"Carnival Chair"(2 minutes, no requirements).
2. Day 1: Collect the voucher for the returning costume-there is no reason to postpone.
3. Day 1 - 3: Start daily matches "Guest from the Outside"-every missed day until April 22 is irreplaceable.
4. Day 1 - 3: Start the story tasks "Truth and Conclusions".
5. Day 2 - 3: Explore the pool of returning costumes and decide on a destination for the voucher before the rush comes before May 6.

Returned players: The voucher is your fastest way to catch up. S-rank, which usually costs 2166 - 2888 Echo, is free. Make this decision in advance.

New Players: Focus on free rewards, daily guest from the outside matches, and the storyline. Don't waste snippets unlocking characters-a free trial covers everything. Save snippets for costumes or as a backup for a voucher.

Echo spending: an honest analysis

What is worth spending on:

• Direct purchase of a specific returning S-rank that you do not have (2166 - 2888 Echo is cheaper than a guarantor).
• Fragments packages (1888 fragments for 160 Echo-a good offer).
• The Wise Man's Crown is for Dentist if you plan to play as a new hunter.

What's not worth:

• Discoveries in gacha in hopes of a specific new S-rank (200 - 250 attempts to guarantor is expensive).
• Accessories until you've exhausted all options for getting free currency.

Use 50% discount cards and 388 Echo coupons for the most valuable purpose, not for the first item you find. Benefits of Identity V 2026 They can cover the cost of an additional discount coupon simply due to the difference in rate.

FAQ

When does the 8th anniversary of Identity V 2026 begin and end? The warm-up starts on March 26, the main update on April 2, the full event ends on May 6 at 23:59 (UTC +8). The daily guest from the outside tasks end earlier on April 22.

How to get a free A-rank shower Eater costume? Log in after maintenance on March 26, go to the event page "Warm up", click "Receive". No tasks or matches are required. Carnaval Chair furniture is turned on automatically.

Can F2P Players Get S-Rank Costume? Yes, the return suit voucher covers any returning S-rank suit for fragments issued before September 2025, without Echo costs. New anniversary exclusives (Wanton, Dentist suit) require gachi or direct purchase for Echo.

Do you have any gift codes for the 8th anniversary? At the time of publication no. Enter codes through the redemption center in the game or on the official website. Follow official social networks during the event.

What do you spend first on "Investigation Reports"? Always go first for costumes, then for accessories. Spend everything until April 22-the currency burns up when the "Guest from the Outside" ends.

What will happen to the unused anniversary currency? The "Investigation Reports" burn on April 22. The return suit voucher burns on May 6 at 11:59 pm (UTC +8). There will be no renewals or exchanges after the event.

How does this compare to previous anniversaries? The community ranks it as comparable or better for F2P players. The Windsea City, the mid-event Dentist launch and the returning suit voucher are significant additions compared to the 7th anniversary structure.

Checklist of priorities

March 26-Do immediately:

• Take the "Carnival Moment" of the Soul Eater +"Carnival Chair".
• Collect the voucher for the returning costume.
• Finish the first daily match "Guest from the Outside".
• Start the story tasks "Truth and conclusions".

Every day until April 22:

• Match "Guest from the outside"("Investigation reports").
• Match "Star of deduction"("Letters of music"-defeats count).

Until 22 April:

• Spend all "Investigation Reports"(first on costumes).

Until 23:59 on May 6 (UTC +8):

• Exchange the voucher for a targeted S/A rank suit or 8,000 pieces.
• Complete the Truth and Conclusions tasks to get Freilina and Princess Mask.

Updated on April 2:

• Wait 24 hours before spending Echo on new essences.
• Check the City of the Wind Sea for interactive reward triggers
• Check the progress of the server milestones to obtain an accessory unlock card.

The April 22 and May 6 deadlines are really different timers. Treat them that way-and pick up the shower Eater costume on the first day before doing anything else.