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勝利の女神：NIKKE

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is a free-to-play smartphone RPG with in-app purchases, available on PC, iOS, and Android since November 2022. The game is in an active content cycle with regular version updates, seasonal events, and a growing merchandise line spanning prize figures, scale figures, and Nendoroids.

Synthesized from 21 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

Level Infinite and developer SHIFT UP continue to operate Goddess of Victory: NIKKE with a steady cadence of version updates and live events. The July 2026 update "PROJECT MATIS" introduced two new SSR Nikkes, Laplace: Ultimate Hero and Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic, alongside a story event exploring their past. Earlier in the month, the summer event "WAVE TO YOU" brought new SSR Nikkes Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study, reruns of 2025 limited characters, and a fully voiced story. The June 2026 "ARK RANGER" update added Ark Ranger Black and a selection recruitment letting players target past limited Nikkes.

Physical engagement has grown. A July 2026 offline summer event in Akihabara drew over 2,300 attendees, with cosplayers, photo spots, and a real-life gacha machine. A VTuber streaming campaign enlisted 21 VTubers to promote the summer event. The game also expanded into animated shorts with the series Outpost: Off-Duty Tales, whose first episode focused on The Counters and whose second episode, starring Marian, premiered in June 2026.

Merchandise output has accelerated across multiple manufacturers. Banpresto announced a Red Hood prize figure for crane games in December 2026. Hobby Sakura revealed multiple scale figures of Red Hood variants, including a 1/4 scale Retro Days figure and a 1/10 scale Black Shadow figure. Kotobukiya showed a 1/4 scale Anis figure prototype at Anime Expo 2026. Good Smile Company displayed 1/4 scale statues, figma, and Nendoroids at Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo. Furyu Prize announced a Helm noodle stopper figure. Hanabee opened pre-orders for a Shuuen figure. A line of Doro merchandise, originating from a fan meme, launched through AmiAmi in collaboration with KAKAO FRIENDS.

Key facts

Game availability
Free-to-play smartphone RPG with in-app purchases, available on PC, iOS, and Android since November 2022. ↗
Latest version update
Version "PROJECT MATIS" launched July 23, 2026, introducing SSR Nikkes Laplace: Ultimate Hero and Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic. ↗
Summer event
Version "WAVE TO YOU" launched July 2, 2026, with new SSR Nikkes Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study, plus reruns of 2025 limited characters. ↗
Offline event attendance
Over 2,300 players attended the "Dokidoki Tomaranai Natsu no Tabi in Akihabara" event on July 12, 2026. ↗
Animated short series
Outpost: Off-Duty Tales debuted May 22, 2026; second episode "Marian" premiered June 7, 2026 on YouTube. ↗
Prize figure announcement
Banpresto announced a Red Hood prize figure for crane games in Japan in December 2026. ↗
Scale figure reveal
Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale Anis figure at Anime Expo 2026. ↗
Doro merchandise launch
AmiAmi opened pre-orders for Doro merchandise, including trading figures and a mood light, in collaboration with KAKAO FRIENDS. ↗
Cinderella costume vote
Players voted on a limited costume for Cinderella among school uniform, maid outfit, and bunny girl designs; voting ran until June 24, 2026. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
colored sample reveal of Red Hood prize figure · 2026-07-22
Announced
vote for a limited costume for Cinderella · 2026-06-18
Announced
new story event and SSR Nikke 'Ark Ranger Black' · 2026-06-09
Noted
Hobby Sakura is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Red Hood: Retro Days, a character variant from the smartphone game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. · 2026-07-14
Noted
V-Cas, a VTuber casting service operated by I-Braid Co., Ltd., launched a streaming campaign on July 2, 2026, to promote the summer event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. · 2026-07-02
Noted
The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE section showcased multiple upcoming figures · 2026-06-06
Release
game · 2026-06-11 · global · 2026-06-09

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All coverage

1d ago

Goddess of Victory: Nikke Gets Three New Figures From TriEagles, Bushiroad, and Krenel

Three figure manufacturers announced new statues and figures based on the smartphone game Goddess of Victory: Nikke on July 27, 2026. TriEagles Studio opened pre-orders for a 1/4 scale polystone statue of the character Soda, priced at 132,000 yen for the standard version and 137,500 yen for a glass eye variant. Both versions include a glitter acrylic block bonus and are scheduled for release in November 2026. Bushiroad Creative released two deformed figures from its PalVerse Pale. series featuring Rapi and Anis, each standing approximately 113mm tall and priced at 3,300 yen. Those figures went on sale July 24 at hobby shops and online retailers nationwide. Krenel began accepting pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Bready, a member of the Cooking Oil squad, priced at 29,700 yen. The Bready figure captures the character in a relaxed pose with a tongue-out expression and detailed costume textures. Pre-orders through Good Smile Company close on September 9, with shipping planned for March 2027.

2d ago

Wonder Festival 2026 Summer Figure Displays Flood AmiAmi Hobby Camp

At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held in late July 2026, the AmiAmi Hobby Camp booth featured a wide array of new figure displays from multiple manufacturers. Dengeki Hobby Web reported on colored samples of 'DaiBros Core' Rage Nightveil, 'Girls' Frontline 2' 1913 Battlecruiser, and 'NIKKE' Bay, along with prototypes from 'Warship Girls R' and 'Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium' SOP. Other notable exhibits included painted samples of 'Gakuen Idolmaster' Fujita Kotone, 'Sakura Wars' Sakura Shinguji, and 'Evangelion' Rei and Asuka. The Alphamax booth showcased 'Azur Lane' Prinz Eugen and Kansas figures, plus 'Brown Dust II' Frozen Queen Wilhelmina. At the Koi Koi booth, painted samples based on illustrations by Kekemotsu and Michihasu appeared, alongside a prototype of 'To LOVE-Ru' Lala Satalin Deviluke in a swimsuit. Original character figures by DISH, including 'Shibuna Pharaoh' and a tentative 'D-chan', also drew attention. The event featured a mix of licensed properties and original creations from various studios and illustrators.

4d ago

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Anis Sparkling Summer Gets 1/4 Scale Figure From Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for a 1/4 scale figure of Anis: Sparkling Summer from the smartphone game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The figure depicts the character smiling while holding a can of sparkling water on a beach at dusk. Despite being a seated pose, the figure measures approximately 22 cm tall and 28 cm wide. The sculpt emphasizes the character's proportions, with detailed shading on the back, thighs, and armpits. The hair is sculpted to suggest movement from a sea breeze. The sunglasses use clear parts with gradient paint, and the jacket fabric texture is reproduced. A Kotobukiya Shop bonus includes an alternate face part with a mischievous expression. The figure is priced at 44,990 yen including tax. Pre-orders placed by November 10 are guaranteed, and orders after that date will close once the limit is reached. The figure is scheduled for release in May 2027. The prototype was produced by Kotobukiya.

6d ago

Red Hood Prize Figure From NIKKE Gets Colored Sample Reveal

Banpresto, a brand of Bandai Spirits, has revealed the colored sample of a new prize figure of Red Hood from the smartphone game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The figure is part of the Figurife! line and is scheduled to appear in crane games across Japan in December 2026. The announcement was made via the official Banpresto brand X account on July 17, 2026. The figure reproduces the character's glamorous body and red hair. Separately, a detailed action figure of the same character, titled Red Hood - Nonsense Red, was announced as a collaboration between AmiAmi and Snail Shell. That 1/12 scale action figure stands approximately 160mm tall, includes multiple face and hand parts, a detachable jacket, and the weapon Wolfsbane. It is priced at 15,980 yen at AmiAmi and is scheduled for release in June 2027.

Jul 21

Goddess of Victory: Nikke Version Project Matis Launches July 23

Level Infinite will implement the latest version "PROJECT MATIS" for the gun girl RPG "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" on July 23, 2026. The update introduces two new SSR Nikkes: "Laplace: Ultimate Hero" (voiced by Ai Kakuma), available in special recruitment starting July 23, and "Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic" (voiced by Sora Amamiya), available from July 30. A new story event, also titled "PROJECT MATIS," depicts Laplace and Maxwell undergoing body reconditioning ahead of the third surface recapture battle, with Syuen recalling distant memories. Limited costumes for both new characters will be available: the "Prototype Hero" costume for Laplace via the PROTOTYPE PASS, and the "Chief Researcher" costume for Maxwell via the August Mission Pass. The limited costume "Nostalgia" for SSR Nikke Dorothy (voiced by Chiwa Saito) will be re-released in the costume gacha. Additional content includes the 14-day login event "HERO DAYS," the weekend-limited "FULL BURST DAY" with double rewards, the "Solo Raid Museum" allowing rematches against past bosses, and the archive "NEW FLAVOR" opening on July 23.

Jul 19

NIKKE's Shuuen Figure Pre-Order Opens With a Tyrannical Pose

Figure manufacturer Hanabee has opened pre-orders for a 1/6 scale figure of Shuuen from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, titled 'Shuuen no Oubou' (Shuuen's Tyranny). The figure depicts Shuuen stepping on a mysterious creature with her signature bratty expression. Two editions are available: a regular version at 24,200 yen and a deluxe version at 26,950 yen, which includes a can badge and original art print. Pre-orders are open until July 30.

Jul 15

Over 2,300 Attend NIKKE Summer Event in Akihabara

Level Infinite, in partnership with developer SHIFT UP, held a summer offline event for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on July 12, 2026, at Akihabara UDX 2F AKIBA SQUARE in Tokyo. The event, titled "Dokidoki Tomaranai Natsu no Tabi in Akihabara," drew more than 2,300 players, who are referred to as commanders. The venue featured a summer-themed area with photo spots and special signboards, a real-life gacha machine called the "Closet Gacha" offering summer-limited items, and 15 cosplayers dressed as characters from the game. The cosplayers wore summer-limited outfits and recreated familiar costumes in detail, holding photo sessions and interacting with attendees. The Closet Gacha, themed around a giant closet, was a highlight, with cheers and reactions as players revealed their results. The event ran from opening to closing with a lively atmosphere, and attendees shared photos and impressions on social media. A recap video was released on the official NIKKE website and YouTube. The game is a free-to-play smartphone RPG with in-app purchases, available on PC, iOS, and Android since November 2022.

Jul 14

NIKKE Red Hood: Retro Days Gets 1/7 Scale Figure from Hobby Sakura

Hobby sakura is releasing a 1/7 scale figure of Red Hood: Retro Days, a character variant from the smartphone game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books. A standard edition costs 31,048 yen, while a deluxe edition with a bonus fabric wall hanging costs 33,709 yen. The figure is based on the popular NIKKE character.

Jul 8

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Doro Merchandise Launches With Glowing Eye Light

AmiAmi has opened pre-orders for a line of merchandise featuring Doro, the mysterious creature that originated as a fan meme from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The lineup includes trading figures, puppet hand plushies, desk mats, slippers, and a mood light that illuminates a room through Doro's glowing eyes. The items are a collaboration with KAKAO FRIENDS, incorporating the character Choonsik. Pre-orders run until August 31, 2026. AmiAmi notes these are tentative pre-orders because production quantities are limited and may not meet demand. The items are overseas products, which carries a risk of long-term delays or cancellation. Prices range from 3,240 yen for a tissue case to 16,270 yen for the KAKAO FRIENDS set. The mood light is priced at 9,300 yen. This release follows SHIFT UP's trademark filing for Doro, signaling a move to bring the internet-born character into official merchandise.

Jul 3

Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.

Jul 2

21 VTubers Join V-Cas Campaign for Nikke Summer Event

V-Cas, a VTuber casting service operated by I-Braid Co., Ltd., launched a streaming campaign on July 2, 2026, to promote the summer event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. Twenty-one VTubers will compete for points based on stream count, installs, and game progress. The campaign runs through July 15, with interim results on July 10 and final results in mid-July.

Jul 2

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Launches Version WAVE TO YOU With New SSR Nikkes

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP released the latest version "WAVE TO YOU" for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on July 2, 2026, following scheduled maintenance. The update introduces two new SSR Nikkes: "Cinderella: Crystal Wave" (voiced by Aoi Yuki) and "Marciana: Marine Study" (voiced by Yuki Inagaki). Cinderella's recruitment runs from after maintenance on July 2 to 4:59 on July 23, while Marciana's runs from 5:00 on July 9 to 4:59 on July 30. A fully voiced story event of the same name runs alongside the update, following Marciana's group on a graduation trip and Cinderella's group searching for Hansel and Gretel as they are caught in a vortex and meet on a mysterious island. The update also includes reruns of the summer 2025 limited Nikkes "Dorothy: Serendipity" and "Elegg: Boom and Shock," new limited costumes for Little Mermaid and Tia, reprints of six summer costumes, a 14-day login event, a mini-game called "ISLAND BREAKER," and the reopening of Solo Raid Season 38 from July 3 to July 8.

Jun 27

Virtual Guitarist Chacha Draws Attention With High-Precision Mocap Guitar Video

English-speaking virtual guitarist chacha posted a motion capture video on X performing a guitar cover of "TRUE FIREPOWER" from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The 3D model reproduces left-hand chord presses, vibrato, and bending. Chacha is a member of VTuber rock band Virtual Signal, which will perform live in Los Angeles on July 2.

Jun 25

Helm (After Shower) Noodle Stopper Figure Announced for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE

Furyu Prize has announced a noodle stopper figure of Helm from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, based on her After Shower costume. The colored sample was revealed on the Furyu Prize official X account on June 25, 2026, with the figure scheduled for release around December 2026. Helm is shown after a bath, wearing a revealing outfit that highlights her bust and legs. The figure is designed to sit on top of cup ramen containers as a noodle stopper. This marks Helm's first appearance as a noodle stopper figure in Furyu's ongoing line of NIKKE prize figures. The announcement did not include pricing or availability details beyond the release window. Furyu Prize produces arcade prize figures for various game franchises, and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE has seen several characters transformed into noodle stoppers, including Modernia and Red Hood in previous releases.

Jun 19

Hobby Sakura Shows Colored Sample of Red Hood: Retro Days Figure

Hobby Sakura has revealed the first colored sample of the 'Red Hood: Retro Days' figure from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE. The 1/4 scale pre-painted complete figure stands approximately 280mm tall, priced at ¥42,000, and captures Red Hood in a retro outfit with detailed sculpting of her physique and disheveled clothing.

Jun 18

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Cinderella Costume Vote Opens With Three Designs

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have launched a vote for a limited costume for Cinderella, who won first place in the 4th Global Popularity Vote. Players can choose between a school uniform, a maid outfit, or a bunny girl design. The winning design will be added to the game. Voting runs until June 24, 2026.

Jun 9

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Adds Ark Ranger Black in ARK RANGER Update on June 11

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP will deploy the latest version "ARK RANGER" for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE on June 11, 2026, following maintenance from 11:00 to 18:00 JST. The update introduces the new SSR Nikke "Ark Ranger Black," voiced by Yuko Sanpei, as a member of the in-game TV program "Goddess Sentai Ark Ranger." The accompanying story event follows Ark Ranger Black as she moves beyond playing a hero on television to become a real hero, donning her suit to rescue Ark citizens in crisis. A limited-time selection recruitment runs alongside the event until July 2, letting players pick one of six past limited SSR Nikkes-Anis: Sparkling Summer, Helm: Aquamarine, Mary: Bay Goddess, Neon: Blue Ocean, Sakura: Bloom in Summer, or Rosanna: Chic Ocean-for a targeted pull. New costumes include a limited "King of Flowers" outfit for SSR Nikke Moran via the costume gacha, "Junkyard Vanguard" for E.H. through the JUNKYARD PASS, and a July Mission Pass reward "Ring Ensemble" for Naga. Re-releases of costumes for Sugar and Leona are also scheduled. Additional content includes a tower defense mini-game "FIGHT! ARK RANGER!," a 14-day login event, Union Raid, Solo Raid, and Simulation Room Overclock Mode Season 9.

Jun 6

Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo Displays NIKKE Figures, Mecha Models

Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, held on June 6, 2026, featured a wide array of new figure and model reveals from Good Smile Company. The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE section showcased multiple upcoming figures, including 1/4 scale statues of Elegg and Bay - Radiant Rabbit, Dorothy: Serendipity, Helm After Shower, and Rapi: Red Hood Cherished Dress. Painted prototypes were also shown for Cinderella Beautiful Me, figma of Soda: Twinkle Bunny and Anis: Sparkling Summer, and Nendoroids of Rapi: Red Hood and Blanc. Separately, the plastic model and mecha figure area displayed items from the THE合体 and MODEROID lines, such as Red Geist from The Legend of Brave Da-Garn, DX-SCALE Evangelion Unit-01 from Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition, Mechagodzilla (1974) from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, and MODEROID M.O.G.E.R.A. from Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. Takara Tomy's Toyrise line was also present.

Jun 5

Next Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Animated Short Stars Marian

The second episode of the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE animated short series Outpost: Off-Duty Tales will focus on Marian. Titled "Marian," it premieres on YouTube on June 7, 2026. The first episode, "The Counters," aired in late May 2026 and featured Anis and Neon.

Jun 4

Good Smile Fest 2026 Reveals Nendoroid Lineup Including K-On!, Fate, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.

May 28

NIKKE Operator Shift Up Gets 1/7 Scale Figure Based On Panic Site Illustration

Hobby sakura is producing a 1/7 scale painted figure of Shift Up, the operator from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, based on her Panic Site illustration. The figure stands approximately 250mm tall including the base, is priced at 27,500 yen, and is available for pre-order at AmiAmi with a limited A2 clear poster bonus. A deluxe edition adds an original art mouse pad and costs 29,700 yen. Both versions are scheduled for release in January 2027.

May 18

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Animated Shorts Start This Week

Shift Up announced Outpost: Off-Duty Tales, an animated short series for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, debuting May 22, 2026. The first episode is titled "The Counters - First Time at the Outpost" and will focus on calmer, everyday moments with the squad. The studio did not name the animation studio or distribution platforms.