October is shaping up to be the most exciting month yet in Blue Lock Rivals, with not one, but three major content drops. At the center of it all is the long-awaited Don Lorenzo rework, and just around the corner, two brand new limited Halloween-themed styles — Reaper Sae and Demon Shidou.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s coming, what’s changing, and why this update is such a big deal.
Blue Lock Rivals Don Lorenzo Rework & Halloween Styles Update
Don Lorenzo Rework – Live October 4
After months of speculation and developer teases, Don Lorenzo’s full rework is finally live. For players who’ve long considered him underwhelming despite his Generational rarity, this update completely redefines his place in the game.
What’s New:
1. Complete Visual Overhaul
- Lorenzo’s outdated animations and effects are now fully upgraded with new modern VFX.
- This brings him up to par with reworks like Neiel and Sevvinho in terms of polish and impact.
2. Brand-New Defensive Move
- For the first time, Don Lorenzo now has a true defender mechanic — a proper steal move.
- This directly reflects his lore as “The Iron Wall” and finally gives him the control and presence he was missing.
3. Awakening Shot Revamp
- His awakening shot is either getting a significant buff or a complete rework.
- Details are still emerging, but expect something that better matches his Generational rarity — no more feeling weaker than World-Class units.
4. Secret Awakening Added
- In addition to keeping his fan-favorite awakening animation, Lorenzo is getting a new Secret Awakening.
- This gives long-time mains something to flex — a special bonus for those who’ve stuck with him.
Lorenzo has always looked like a top-tier character on paper, but this rework finally makes him feel like it in actual gameplay. The rework respects what made him iconic and elevates it — no more being overshadowed by flashier styles. This is the version of Don Lorenzo fans have been waiting for.
Halloween Event
Following the rework, Blue Lock Rivals is heading straight into Halloween season with a full-scale event. Two limited-time styles are confirmed, and they’re far more than just cosmetic reskins.
Confirmed Limited Styles:
1. Reaper Sae Itoshi
- A dark, Reaper-themed version of Sae.
- Chosen by community vote.
- Features completely unique awakening moves, not reused from his base kit.
- Built from the ground up with a new identity, VFX, and playstyle.
2. Demon Shidou Ryusei
- A demonic take on Shidou, fitting his aggressive nature.
- Also chosen by poll.
- Expected to include a custom awakening shot inspired by dragon/demon visuals — think something like “Big Bang Drive” but darker and flashier.
What Makes These Styles Special:
- These are not simple cosmetic variants.
- Each has their own moveset, unique awakening mechanics, and distinct animations.
- Melted (a lead dev) confirmed via community polls that both styles are being treated as fully playable characters, similar to but more advanced than McNagi.
Community-Driven Design:
- The devs let players vote on move counts, awakening ideas, and themes.
- Players requested 5–6 base moves and got confirmation that the styles will be more than just basic tweaks.
Time-Limited Availability
Both Reaper Sae and Demon Shidou will be limited-run styles. Once they leave the banner, they may not return for an entire year — or possibly not at all.
If you want them, you’ll need to:
- Save your currency
- Watch for their banner drop in mid-October
- Expect low pull rates, just like past limiteds
Why This Update Matters
Between the long-requested Don Lorenzo rework and two of the most ambitious limited styles the game has seen, this October marks a turning point for Blue Lock Rivals.
Highlights:
- Don Lorenzo now lives up to his Generational rarity with new animations, a proper steal move, and a Secret Awakening.
- Halloween brings two game-changing limited styles with original movesets and creative themes.
- All three drops show the devs are committed to evolving gameplay, listening to community feedback, and raising the bar for style design.
Whether you’re a Lorenzo main or a collector looking to grab every limited, October is the time to log in and play. There’s real depth to the updates — not just visual changes but meaningful mechanical additions.
And with limited units like Reaper Sae and Demon Shidou arriving soon, now’s the perfect moment to prepare — because once these styles are gone, they’re not coming back anytime soon.