Identity V has toned down the horror elements recently to make things more accessible for players. However, that seems to be about to change very soon. This is because the Paper Bride crossover is returning soon to the game. With a detailed cinematic trailer and some new costumes for players to grab, this may very well be the best Identity V crossover of the year so far.
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What is the Identity V x Paper Bride Crossover Part 2?
Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. It has a bunch of traditional Chinese folklore elements, which makes sense, considering that’s also where Identity V’s developer is from. Those who have played Paper Bride will instantly recognize which characters some of this crossover’s costumes are based on. Even if you haven’t, LootBar can help ensure you can acquire all of them.
While Paper Bride mostly revolved around learning about the dark and magical traditions in the bride’s home village, players must take a trip to the past to really get to the bottom of things. Those who were around in July 2025 will likely remember that Identity V did a crossover event with Paper Bride then as well.
However, this crossover is essentially the sequel. This means that the event itself will expand on where the first part left off. Players can expect new costumes and event rewards to get their hands on, and Identity V even released a full-fledged announcement trailer to ensure there are more eyes on it.
Identity V’s recent collaborations haven’t really had the same effort behind them as players would have liked. The general hope is that this Paper Bride crossover is the one to change things. After all, both IPs are extremely compatible, and the first crossover was fairly popular, even in the West.
All Identity x Paper Bride Part 2 costumes
The first part of the crossover gave an S-tier costume to the Perfumer and A-tier costumes to the Antiquarian and Novelist. This time, other characters are given the spotlight to ensure things are properly different.
The Antiquarian is the only exception to this rule. She returns in this crossover’s second part with the S-tier Paper Bride Tao Mengyan costume. This is the central costume in this crossover, featuring a beautiful Chinese-inspired dress with a red-and-blue color scheme. Her hair is tied in a long knot, and her double sleeves make her seem more sophisticated.
Then, there are two A-tier costumes. The first one is the Du Yanta costume for the Psychologist, while the second is the Li Fengze costume for the Patient. Both costumes represent the characters they’re named after, sharing the same hats and clothes. However, the Psychologist’s costume is clearly more thought-out, especially considering the Patient’s costume gives her a short skirt and a fairly basic look.
This disparity in terms of quality is likely because the Patient’s costume is a free reward for participating in the crossover event. On the other hand, you must spend money to acquire the Psychologist’s costume.
Speaking of spending money, the Antiquarian’s costume also comes with the S-tier Possessed Effigy accessory for the same character. The costume and accessory will likely be bundled together, though that hasn’t been confirmed yet.
All Identity V x Paper Bride Part 2 event rewards
The best proof of the Paper Bride crossover being a bigger deal than most other collaborations is how it comes with a proper event. Participating in the limited-time event will reward players with a slew of awesome in-game goodies. These goodies include:
The A-tier Li Fengze costume for the Patient
Portrait
Portrait Frame
Graffiti
The best thing is that players can expect even more rewards! Of course, this does require players to actually participate in the event, so it may be a good idea to log in on the day the event starts so that you can gauge how much time you’ll have to set aside for it.
When does the Identity V x Paper Bride Crossover Part 2 start?
The second part of the Identity V x Paper Bride crossover will start on July 2, 2026. The first part also started around the same time and ran until July 30. This suggests that the second part will also conclude around the same time.
While the event itself looks awesome, the highlights are definitely the costumes that are available for purchase. While the Patient’s costume is somewhat controversial, most fans are more than willing to Top Up Identity V or two so that they can get the costumes for the Antiquarian and the Psychologist.
Conclusion
It has been a while since Identity V released a large-scale collaboration, though this Paper Bride one seems to fit the bill. Now that the esports section of the game is cooling down, Identity V x Paper Bride crossover part 2 is hopefully the first of multiple awesome crossovers to come.
