Hypergryph and 8BitDo have officially announced a Lunar New Year peripheral bundle built around the Retro 87 mechanical keyboard. The collaboration combines 8BitDo’s retro-inspired keyboard design with visual elements drawn from the Arknights universe, offering a themed hardware package timed for the Lunar New Year season.
The Retro 87 mechanical keyboard included in the bundle features several custom key designs based on Arknights characters and in-game visuals. The backspace key comes fitted with an Amiya-themed keycap, referencing one of the game’s central characters. The spacebar is printed with the phrase “I STAND UPON TERRA,” a line taken from an Arknights promotional video, while the control keys feature interface-style graphics inspired by the game’s user interface. The arrow keys are styled around directional symbols seen during combat scenes, tying the layout closely to the game’s visual language.
In addition to the keyboard, the Lunar New Year bundle includes a range of themed accessories. These include custom super keys, extra IP-themed keycaps, and a matching keycap puller. The package also extends beyond typical keyboard accessories with a selection of festive items designed for the Lunar New Year. Buyers will receive illustrated arcade-style refrigerator magnets, red envelopes, cultural stickers, and traditional New Year couplets, adding a collectible aspect to the bundle.
The Retro 87 keyboard itself retains its familiar form factor, offering a compact layout that balances desk space efficiency with usability. While 8BitDo has not announced changes to internal components or switch options for this release, the focus remains on exterior customization and presentation. This approach aligns with recent trends in gaming peripherals, where limited-edition designs and franchise collaborations play a growing role in product launches.
The Arknights Lunar New Year bundle reflects continued interest in crossover products that merge gaming IP with everyday hardware. Such releases often appeal to fans looking for themed setups rather than performance upgrades alone. At the time of announcement, Hypergryph and 8BitDo have not shared pricing details, regional availability, or a confirmed release date.
Further information is expected closer to launch, including distribution plans and whether the bundle will be offered in limited quantities. For Arknights fans and mechanical keyboard users, the collaboration adds another themed option to the expanding market of game-inspired peripherals.
