The Short Answer
With the 3.7 anniversary live on Global, the next patch is already on the horizon. Version 3.8 headlines two new Mineral 6-star characters, Everecho in the Phase 1 banner and Cornerstone in Phase 2, and it pairs them with a major Maniacal rework that revives Zoe from Version 2.0 as a genuinely relevant unit again. Just as importantly, 3.8 is the runway before the Atomic Heart collaboration, which is set to launch on both the Chinese and Global servers at the same time. The details below come from the CN version, which runs ahead of Global, so treat kits and exact banner timing as subject to change before they reach your server. This is a HostedGG news preview: we flag what is confirmed on CN, what is still moving, and who is worth saving for.
Where Global Is Right Now
If you are playing on Global, you are currently in the 3.7 anniversary, which is the biggest pull moment of the year and the point where most players spend their saved currency. Version 3.8 is the patch that follows, so this preview is your early-warning system: it tells you what is coming so you can decide how hard to commit to the anniversary versus how much to hold back. Because CN runs ahead, everything here has already played out on that server, which makes the information more reliable than pure leaks but still open to Global-specific tuning.
For a full breakdown of the anniversary itself, see our 3.7 anniversary who-to-pull guide. This piece is about what comes next.
The New 6-Stars: Everecho and Cornerstone
Version 3.8 adds two limited 6-stars, both of the Mineral afflatus, split across the patch's two halves.
| Character | Afflatus | Banner phase | Role snapshot |
| Everecho | Mineral | Phase 1 | New limited 6-star carry |
| Cornerstone | Mineral | Phase 2 | New limited 6-star |
Two Mineral units in one patch is notable, because afflatus stacking matters in Reverse: 1999's rock-paper-scissors combat. If you have been light on Mineral coverage, 3.8 is a chance to shore that up, and a Mineral core built across both banners can cover a lot of content. As always, wait for the finalized Global kits before locking in a plan, since numbers can shift between servers.
The Sleeper Story: Zoe's Maniacal Rework
The headline character for 3.8 is not actually one of the new 6-stars. It is Zoe, a Version 2.0 unit whose performance gets a significant boost through the Maniacal rework system. This is the kind of change that quietly reshapes team building, because it takes a character many players already own and makes her worth building again. If you have Zoe sitting in your roster from earlier patches, 3.8 could turn her back into a real option rather than a shelf-warmer.
Reworks like this are one of the healthier things a live gacha can do. They add value without forcing a new pull, and they reward long-term players for holding onto units. Keep an eye on the finalized Zoe changes when 3.8 hits Global, because "old unit made good" is often the best value in the whole patch.
The Big One After 3.8: Atomic Heart
The reason 3.8 matters beyond its own banners is what comes right after it: the Atomic Heart collaboration. This is a crossover with the Mundfish shooter set in an alternate retro-futurist USSR, and its aesthetic, all chrome, propaganda posters, and unsettling robotics, is a striking fit for Reverse: 1999's period-hopping tone. The most player-friendly detail is that the collab is planned to launch simultaneously on CN and Global, closing the usual gap between servers for this event.
Simultaneous collab launches are a big deal for Global players, who are used to watching CN get crossover content months early. If that holds, everyone experiences the Atomic Heart event at the same time, which also means the hype, the tier lists, and the "who to pull" discourse all land together.
How to Budget Your Clear Drops
Here is the practical planning question: you are in the anniversary now, and 3.8 plus an Atomic Heart collab are stacked right behind it. That is a demanding stretch for any wallet.
- The anniversary comes first. It is the strongest guaranteed value of the year, so prioritize the units you actually want from 3.7 before worrying about 3.8.
- Decide if you need Mineral coverage. If Everecho or Cornerstone fills a real gap in your roster, earmark for one of them. If your Mineral teams are already solid, you can skip and save.
- Leave room for Atomic Heart. Collab banners are limited-time and do not rerun on the usual schedule, so if the crossover units appeal to you, do not empty your account on 3.8 and arrive broke.
Pity in Reverse: 1999 is relatively friendly, but three big pull moments back to back will test any stockpile. Plan across all three, not one at a time.
The Bottom Line
Version 3.8 is a solid, roster-deepening patch: two new Mineral 6-stars in Everecho and Cornerstone, a Zoe rework that rewards veterans, and a clear setup for the simultaneous Atomic Heart collaboration. If you are on Global, the move is to enjoy the 3.7 anniversary now while keeping one eye on the road ahead so you do not overspend before the content you actually want arrives. New to the game or coming back for the anniversary rush? Start with our beginner's guide and team building guide, and check the tier list and active codes before you spend. We will update this preview as 3.8 and the Atomic Heart collab firm up on Global.
