IDENTITY V

The Identity V 2026 Fabulous Beasts Crossover guarantees S-skin acquisition through hard pity at 250 pulls (79,500 Echoes max). Launching February 12 post-maintenance, it features discounted packages including A-rarity bundles at 1,958 Echoes and S-rarity deals like Fluttering Heart (2,688 Echoes), plus tiered rebates up to 12,000 Echoes. Understanding pity mechanics and package values ensures efficient resource allocation across 2026 crossover events.

Identity V Season 40 introduces pity carryover across all Season 40 essences until the February 5, 2026 reset. Securing an S-Tier skin requires maximum 250 pulls costing 79,500 Echoes at hard pity, though soft pity after 60 pulls significantly improves odds. The Final Push event (November 20-27, 2026) offers 20% bonus Logic Points and 10 free pulls—strategic planning during these final weeks determines whether you'll claim your dream skin before season transition.

Season 40's Nightmare Essence features Queen Bee Memory Scar S-Tier costume with 1-2% base drop rates, A-Tier pity at 60 pulls, and hard guarantee at 250 pulls costing 24,000 Inspirations. Launches November 27, 2026 for 20 days with soft pity mechanics starting after 60 pulls. Median S-Tier acquisition: 85-95 pulls (8,160-9,120 Inspirations). Pity carries between Season 40 essences but resets at Season 41.

Season 40 Essence 2 features the exclusive Mayfly skin for First Officer with a 0.5% S-Tier base drop rate per pull. Hard pity guarantees the skin at 250 pulls (24,000 Inspirations or ~$350), while soft pity activates after 60 pulls with incremental rate boosts. Median acquisition occurs at 85-95 pulls, costing 8,160-9,120 Inspirations ($65-75). Pity counters carry over between Season 40 essences but reset at Season 41.

Season 40 Essence 1 features Queen Bee's **Memory Scar** S-Tier skin with 1-2% base drop rate and guaranteed pity at 250 pulls. Each pull costs 96 Inspirations. Soft pity activates at 60 pulls. Cumulative chances: 40% at 50 pulls, 63% at 100 pulls. Median S-Tier acquisition: 85-95 pulls. Runs 20 days from November 27, 2026.

The Frost Wu Chang S-Tier skin for Identity V's CNY 2026 event costs 2,888 Echoes for direct purchase or 12,888 Fragments. The complete set including the Frozen Core A-Tier accessory totals 4,066 Echoes during the first week (4,276 Echoes standard). Gacha pulling requires 15,000-25,000 Echoes for guaranteed acquisition, making direct purchase 81-88% more cost-efficient. F2P players can accumulate 11,104-12,504 Echoes between December 2026 and January 2026 through daily missions, Logic Path rewards, and event bonuses.