Platforms, Accounts & Version Schedule
Where to play, how to keep your progress across devices, and how often the game updates.
Reverse: 1999 is a free-to-play game from Bluepoch that you can play on iOS, Android, Windows PC, and HarmonyOS. It supports cross-play and cross-progression, so a single account carries your roster and story progress across every device you sign in on. The global version launched on 26 October 2023, and new major versions arrive roughly every six weeks.
Where you can play
Reverse: 1999 is developed and published by Bluepoch. It is officially available on:
- iOS (iPhone and iPad)
- Android
- Windows PC through the official standalone client
- HarmonyOS
The game is cross-platform: you can start on your phone and continue on PC without losing anything, as long as you use the same account. It is also on Steam (free-to-play, Windows, published by Bluepoch since 8 October 2024). Whichever you pick, download only from the official store for your device, the publisher's own PC client, or Steam — never from a third-party mirror.
Storage and first launch
The initial install is fairly light, but the game downloads additional voice and art assets the first time you open it and when a new version drops. Make sure you have several gigabytes of free space and a stable connection for that first launch so the extra assets can finish downloading. After that, everyday updates are much smaller.
Your account and keeping progress
Your progress is tied to your account, not to a single phone. Sign in with the same account on a new device and your Arcanists, materials, and story progress come with you. Because one account works across mobile and PC, binding your account rather than playing as a guest is the safest way to make sure you never lose your roster if you switch or reset a device.
How often the game updates
Reverse: 1999 runs on a predictable cadence. Each major version lasts about six weeks and is split into two halves. Each half features its own limited 6★ Arcanist banner that runs for three weeks before the next one begins. That means two rate-up characters per version, so you can plan your pulls around a schedule you can count on.
Recent versions followed this rhythm through 2026: version 3.2 opened on 20 January, 3.3 on 5 March, 3.4 (the 2.5-year anniversary update, "Spring Unending") on 16 April, and 3.5 ran from 28 May to 2 July 2026. The current version is 3.6, "Last and First Principles", which opened on 2 July 2026 — this is the newest version as of this update, so treat any guide mentioning a later number as more current than this page.
Anniversary and staying current
Because the global version launched on 26 October 2023, the game's big anniversary celebrations land around late October each year and usually bring generous free-pull rewards. Half-year anniversary events appear in the spring as well. Logging in during these windows is the most rewarding time for free-to-play players, so it is worth marking them on your calendar.
A recent example: Bluepoch kicked off the Reverse: 1999 × Atomic Heart Collaboration event on 27 July 2026, then followed it with a Dev Broadcast previewing the 3rd-anniversary celebration on 29 July 2026 (the actual anniversary lands in late October, per the launch date above). Named collaborations and anniversary previews like this can land between the regular version cadence, so it is worth checking the game's official news channels (in-game mail, official Steam news page) even outside a brand-new major version.
FAQ
Is Reverse: 1999 on Steam?
Yes. Reverse: 1999 is on Steam — free-to-play on Windows, published by Bluepoch since 8 October 2024. It is also on iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, and the publisher's own PC client. Your progress is shared across platforms as long as you use the same account. Download only from these official channels.
Can I play on my phone and PC with the same account?
Yes. The game supports cross-play and cross-progression. Sign in with the same account on any supported device and your progress carries over.
How often does Reverse: 1999 update?
A new major version arrives roughly every six weeks. Each version is split into two three-week halves, each with its own limited 6★ banner.
When did Reverse: 1999 release?
The global version launched on 26 October 2023. The Mainland China version had released earlier, on 31 May 2023.
When is the anniversary?
The global anniversary falls around late October, matching the 26 October 2023 launch, with a half-anniversary celebration in spring.