Identity V Chasing Light Event Guide: Free Costumes, Sports Theme & IDV-ES Skins

Identity V Chasing Light is a new sports-themed event arriving in September 2026, bringing an Oletus Games-inspired competition atmosphere, free costumes, event rewards, and the new costume customization system. Players will participate in sports activities as trainers, collect event currency, unlock limited cosmetics, and obtain new IDV-ES esports series skins.

▍Identity V Chasing Light Event Schedule

▍How Does the Chasing Light Event Gameplay Work?

1. Athlete Story Development

1. Round-based mode, one action per Training Day: Train / Rest / Go Out

2. Pick 1 of 3 training partners before starting:

• • Journalist – Golden Wheat
  • Lucky Guy – Emerald Clover
  • Evil Reptilian – Amethyst Leap

3. Matching partner + training attribute = bonus boost

4. Completing an athlete's Story Development → unlock their B Costume

2. Training Staff Talents

• Currency: Lucky Clover (earned via login, matches, event activities)
• Spend Lucky Clover to unlock Athletic Talents
• Final Talent for each Training Staff unlocks after Sept 24 maintenance
• Characters: Gardener, Embalmer, "Little Girl," Doctor, Photographer, Novelist
• All Talents unlocked → claim their B Costume

3. Sports Festival Modes

• 7 events total: Discus Throw, Archery, Running, Wushu & Tai Chi, High Jump, Javelin Throw, Triple Jump
• Individual/Team modes require: athlete finished Story Development once, Training Staff has all Talents unlocked

⚠️ Costume cap: Only 5 free costumes total — shared between Athletes and Training Staff, so choose wisely.

▍Identity V Chasing Light Event Rewards

During the event, players can earn event currency through daily login, matches, and event activities. These rewards include free costumes, portraits, furniture, pets, and other limited cosmetics.

The highlight of Chasing Light is the 24 available B Costumes. Players can choose 5 costumes for free, while the remaining costumes can be obtained through Echoes or Fragments.

Players who want to collect more limited costumes can prepare Echoes in advance. TOPUPlive Identity V Echoes top up offers up to 19% off, helping players save resources for event cosmetics.

▍How Costume Color Customization Works?

All featured event B Costumes support the new Costume Color Customization system.

Players can customize:

• Hair colors
• Clothing colors

The following parts cannot be changed:

• Skin tone
• Body components

After finishing a design, players can save it as a preset and apply it later.

Players can also add patterns from the Materials Library, creating unique costume appearances.

▍Identity V IDV-ES September 2026 New Skins

Alongside Chasing Light, the Identity V Esports Series (IDV-ES) introduces new team-themed cosmetics. The September update focuses on the SRE team.

Existing Enchantress and Prospector esports costumes will also receive design updates.

Players planning to collect the new IDV-ES skins should prepare Echoes before release. Limited costumes and accessories usually require a large amount of Echoes, so topping up early can help avoid missing limited-time cosmetics.

▍How to Prepare for Chasing Light Event?

1. Save Echoes and Fragments

The event includes 24 B Costumes and new IDV-ES cosmetics. Saving Echoes and Fragments before September 17 allows players to choose more rewards during the event.

If you need more Echoes, TOPUPlive offers up to 19% OFF Echoes and up to 18% OFF direct skin purchases.

* Discounts may change, so consider stocking up when the price is favorable.

2. Complete Daily Activities

Participate in:

• Daily login rewards
• Matches
• Event modes

These activities provide event currency and free cosmetic rewards.

3. Collect Muse Color Markers

Players who enjoy costume customization should collect as many Muse Color Markers as possible to save more customized designs.

▍FAQs About Identity V Chasing Light Event

1. When does Identity V Chasing Light start?

The Warm-up Event begins on September 10, 2026, and the main event starts after maintenance on September 17, 2026.

2. How many free costumes can players get?

Players can choose 5 costumes for free from 24 B Costumes during the event.

3. Can Chasing Light costumes be dyed?

Yes. Players can customize hair and clothing colors, but skin tone and body components cannot be changed.

4. How many Muse Color Markers can players get?

Players can obtain up to 300 Muse Color Markers during the event.

5. Which IDV-ES skins release in September 2026?

The new releases are SRE.PATRICIA (Enchantress) and Cynghanedd (Seer) on September 17, 2026.

▍Conclusion

Identity V Chasing Light brings a sports-themed Oletus Games event, free customizable costumes, and new IDV-ES esports cosmetics. Players should join early to collect free rewards and prepare resources for limited skins.

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👉 Identity V September 2026 New Skins

👉 Identity V Season 44

👉 Identity V × Nine-Colored Deer Crossover

👉 Identity V Survivor Rank Guide

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