A developer note for August 2026 has arrived from Yoo Hyung-seok, the Director of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. ✨
Please check the details below or via the URL provided. 📕
◆ Note
Hello.
I am Yoo Hyung-seok, the Director of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
The summer heat is gradually coming to an end. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who spent this particularly hot summer with us.
This developer note contains more information than usual, so let's get straight to the main points.
Regarding September Events
First, I will introduce the events scheduled for September.
In the previous <PROJECT MATIS> event, we focused on the story of the Matis squad, but I felt regretful that Drake's story was relatively limited.
To address this, a new story event <GREAT VILLAIN UNION> will be held, featuring Drake's story. This event is scheduled for an update in early September, and we hope you enjoy it.
Additionally, in mid-September, a new bunny girl event <COIN RUSH SHOWDOWN> will be updated.
Since the bunny girl theme has been consistently popular among Commanders, many of you may be curious about which Nikkes will appear. While I cannot reveal names yet, Nikkes who first debuted before 2025 will appear in new forms.
Personally, I think the visuals are quite stunning, so please look forward to it.
Along with this, the 3.5-anniversary story event <STAR ANIS> will be added to the Event Archives in mid-September.
The <T.T. STAR> stage was a story in itself, but it also served to signal the start of the Third Surface Reconquest. With the story of the Third Surface Reconquest approaching, this is a great opportunity to look back at <STAR ANIS>.
Regarding Costume Reruns and Nikke Recruitment
In mid-September, we plan to rerun select limited costumes and limited-time Nikke recruitment. Details are as follows:
Scheduled Costume Reruns
- Mary: Medical Rabbit
- Viper: Toxic Rabbit
- Folkwang: Moist Rabbit
- Exia: Hacker Rabbit
- Bay: Radiant Rabbit
- Alice: Sweet Home
Scheduled Nikke Recruitment Reruns
- Rupee: Winter Shopper
- Anne: Miracle Fairy
- Ludmilla: Winter Owner
- Mica: Snow Buddy
- Maiden: Ice Rose
- Guillotine: Winter Slayer
If there are Nikkes or costumes you have been waiting for, please take advantage of this opportunity.
Development Status of Narrative Enhancement
I previously mentioned that we would strengthen the narrative elements of NIKKE. While I cannot show everything yet, I want to share the current development status.
Seeing the reactions of Commanders online and offline, I feel that the love for NIKKE's story is deepening every year. I feel the same way.
While the story during <OVER ZONE> was attractive, I feel the depth of characters, world-building, and narrative has grown significantly since then. Therefore, how we present the story in-game is just as important as the content itself.
The most direct change you may have noticed recently is the increase in event scenes during story progression.
Beyond this, we are conducting various R&D on the system side. We plan to sequentially update these features over the next year, from October this year through the 5th anniversary in 2027.
It is too early for details, but we are preparing to enhance the narrative through SD character elements, features to increase immersion, and customization elements.
Regarding Future In-Game Collaborations
To increase opportunities for original stories, we are revising our collaboration plans starting next year.
Previously, NIKKE collaborations were large-scale (3D fields, 2-part stories, 3 characters including a free one, and mini-games). Moving forward, we will offer two formats: Plan A (traditional large-scale) and Plan B (scaled-down format).
Plan B will exclude mini-games and 3D fields, reduce the number of characters, and feature a simplified story format similar to April Fools' events.
By running these alongside original NIKKE events, we aim to provide more NIKKE lore while still reaching new audiences. If a collaboration project warrants it, we will still utilize the Plan A format.
Regarding Short Anime "MINIKKE"
Following our recent short anime series, I want to introduce another one currently in production.
<MINIKKE> is a 10-episode short anime (5 minutes each) centered on SD characters.
Major Nikkes like the Goddess Squad and Old Tales Squad will appear. It is designed to be lighthearted and easy to watch. <MINIKKE> will be released sequentially starting in early September.
Storyline Feature Convenience Improvements
In mid-September, we will add a shortcut to the "Storyline" feature directly from the lobby. This will make it easier to track the chronological order of the narrative.
As the main scenario reaches a critical juncture, I encourage those who haven't caught up to use this feature. By October 8th (Thursday), completing the main story will grant Recruitment Tickets and Custom Modules via the <TRAIL MARKER> event.
Overload Equipment Convenience Improvements
Overload equipment is vital for growth, but the current system has usability issues. We are implementing several improvements in mid-September.
- Effect Lock Maintenance: Currently, you must re-select locks every time you change effects. We will improve this so locked states are maintained.
- Preventing Identical Results: We will ensure that re-rolling effects or values will not result in the exact same outcome as before. (Note: Unacquired option slots may remain unacquired).
Solo Raid Mock Battle for Challenge Difficulty
To ensure fairness in rankings, we are addressing concerns about private server practice environments. While we monitor abnormal clients, it is difficult to block private environments entirely.
Therefore, to provide equal conditions for all, starting in mid-September, we will open the Mock Battle for Challenge Difficulty from the first day of the Solo Raid. This allows everyone to test boss patterns and squad compositions early.
Arena Improvements
We are preparing several updates for Arena enthusiasts:
- Detailed Combat Logs: Replays will show burst skill usage and character deaths.
- Defense Replays: Top 50 players in Special Arena can now view defense replays.
- Champion Arena Official Launch: Transitioning from beta to official. Players can re-organize squads before the Quarter-Finals and Finals.
- Entry Relaxation: The requirement for Champion Arena will be relaxed from Top 4 to Top 8 in Special Arena.
- Rule Unification: Target priority rules will be unified based on the Attacker's perspective across all Arenas.
Note: The late October Champion Arena season will be suspended to ensure a stable update application.
Game Resource Structure Changes
To ensure long-term service and enable features like "Partial Downloads," we must restructure our game resources. In the early September update, all Commanders will be required to re-download all game resources.
While the in-game assets remain the same, this is a large download necessary for future efficiency. We appreciate your understanding.
Closing Remarks
Chapters 47 and 48 of the main scenario were recently released. While the volume was slightly smaller, this was a deliberate choice to find the best pacing for the story rather than forcing a fixed length.
The narrative is building toward a major milestone at the 4th anniversary. The 4th-anniversary update is planned to be the largest yet in terms of event scenes and new music.
Finally, on a personal note, I have been appointed as the Vice President of SHIFT UP. I am deeply grateful for the congratulations I have received. My commitment to NIKKE remains unchanged; I am more determined than ever to make NIKKE a long-lasting, beloved game.
We will be sending a special gift to your in-game mail as a token of my gratitude.
Thank you for your continued support of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
Director Yoo Hyung-seok and the NIKKE Development Team
