The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary Special Broadcast was held on Saturday, October 24, via the official NIKKE YouTube channel. During the broadcast, details were revealed about the main story covering humanity's final battle against the Queen, the 4th anniversary story event, new Nikkes, and upcoming content. In addition, various news such as special commentary from the development team, offline events, merchandise, and collaboration products were introduced.
During the 4th anniversary, players can receive up to 230 recruitment opportunities combined through event rewards and free pulls. Up to 4 copies of the SSR Pilgrim Nikke 'Rapunzel: Sanctuary' can also be obtained, allowing max limit breaks simply by participating in the event. The 4th anniversary update will begin on Thursday, October 29.
※ Special Redemption Codes: RECLAIMTHESURFACE / GODDESSMARCHON / FORGETMENOT / NIKKE4EVER
Three Nikkes Join the Final Battle in New Forms Scarlet: Godslayer · Marian: Queen · Rapunzel: Sanctuary
#. Scarlet: Godslayer — Fire Code Penetration-Specialized Attacker
Scarlet: Godslayer is a Burst III Fire Code Attacker Nikke whose weapon is an Assault Rifle (AR). She specializes in penetration attacks and boosts her own offensive capabilities when using her Burst Skill. Set as Scarlet who became whole after inheriting Rose's will, she can shift between an armored form and a light, agile combat form.
As anniversary Nikkes have consistently demonstrated high performance, Scarlet: Godslayer is also expected to deliver a powerful performance. Her Pick-Up Recruitment will run from Thursday, November 5 at 5:00 AM to Thursday, November 26 at 4:59 AM.
#. Marian: Queen — Fire Code Multi-Target Attacker
Marian: Queen is a Burst III Fire Code Attacker Nikke who wields a Machine Gun (MG). She periodically attacks multiple targets, and using her Burst Skill enhances her offensive stats while dealing damage to multiple enemies. Being specialized in handling groups of enemies, she is expected to be useful across a wide range of combat scenarios.
Her Pick-Up Recruitment will run from after maintenance on Thursday, October 29 until Thursday, November 19 at 4:59 AM.
#. Rapunzel: Sanctuary — Free Distribution Nikke Combining Healing and Offense Buffs
Rapunzel: Sanctuary is a Burst II Fire Code Supporter Nikke who wields a Rocket Launcher (RL). She heals allies and boosts their offensive stats, with her Burst Skill also providing effects that increase ally offensive performance.
Rapunzel: Sanctuary can be obtained through the 4TH ANNIVERSARY Login Event, 14-Day Login Event, and the Story Event MARIA-n. Players receive 1 copy by logging in and can select 3 additional copies from the 4th Anniversary Commemorative Nikke Selection Box to reach max limit break. The acquisition period runs from after maintenance on Thursday, October 29 until Thursday, November 19 at 4:59 AM.
The Final Battle for the Fate of the Ark Main Story Chapters 49 & 50 · TRAIL MARKER
Chapter 49: [Final Battle] Staking Everything
Chapter 50: We Rise Above
On Thursday, October 29, Main Story Chapters 49 and 50 will be added. Accessible after clearing Chapter 48, the 3rd Surface Reclamation War unfolds around the Ark rising to the surface and the Queen advancing toward it. As all of humanity's forces clash with the Queen's elite, a large-scale battle culminating the overarching narrative built so far will take place.
The new boss 'Nostalgia' makes its debut in Main Story Chapter 49. A massive entity born from the twisted desire for paradise, it is a boss connected to Dorothy's corruption.
Another new boss, 'Goddess of Victory', is the form resulting from the Queen—who stole Liliweiss's body—fusing with the Orbital Elevator. Advancing to destroy the Ark completely, she appears as the boss for Main Story Chapter 50 and Solo Raid Season 43.
The Main Story Clear Event 'TRAIL MARKER' will also take place. Clearing all main story chapters during the 4th anniversary event period rewards players with Recruit Vouchers, Custom Modules, and more. A separate 3rd Surface Reclamation War web event is also prepared.
Marian's Secrets Finally Revealed 4th Anniversary Fully Voiced Story Event MARIA-n
The new story event 'MARIA-n' revolves around Marian, who opened the story of NIKKE. According to the official description, it tells the story of a Nikke deployed on a data-gathering mission in the past who followed orders daily, until meeting a man who leads her in an entirely different direction.
In the revealed PV, Marian can be seen wearing a wedding dress and spending happy moments with the Commander, alongside the darkness that tears that dream apart. An effect depicting time repeating also appears, raising expectations for revealing major secrets of the lore.
The event-exclusive map is a massive research facility where Marian stays. Following the traces left in quiet, orderly spaces, players will confront the secrets hidden in the facility and Marian's story piece by piece. The event will run from after maintenance on Thursday, October 29 until Thursday, November 19 at 4:59 AM, and a special animation is also scheduled to be released.
The mini-game 'FADING AFFECTION' is a choice-based text adventure retracing the past through scattered memories. At branching paths determined by choices, players encounter forgotten memories and uncover the remaining endings for Marian. It is content where players gather memory fragments to follow the conclusion of a story that was previously unreachable.
From Wedding Dresses to New Combat Animations 4 New Costumes · 6 Limited Costumes Rerunning
#. Marian: Queen — Last Affection
This costume features Marian in a wedding dress, fulfilling her dream. It includes full voice acting, a Burst Skill cutscene, standing pose, SD special motions, and costume-exclusive combat effects. It can be obtained through Costume Pick from Thursday, November 5 at 5:00 AM to Thursday, November 26 at 4:59 AM.
#. Neon: Vision Eye — Dear Grace
#. Nayuta — Three Poisons
#. Snow White: Heavy Arms — Lacrimosa
#. Rerun of 6 Limited-Time Costumes
Up to 230 Free Pulls, Enhanced Progression and Quality of Life 4th Anniversary Rewards · New Events · System Improvements
#. Free Pulls and Up to 4 Copies of Rapunzel Distributed
During the 4th anniversary, up to 230 recruitment opportunities will be provided through attendance, story events, mini-games, and anniversary rewards. A total of 21 free pulls each will be offered for Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Godslayer, and the Pilgrim Choice Recruitment. Up to 4 copies of Rapunzel: Sanctuary can be obtained—1 via login and 3 through Commemorative Nikke Selection Boxes.
In addition to Rapunzel: Sanctuary, players can also choose Chime, Rapunzel: Pure Grace, or Snow White: Innocent Days from the Commemorative Nikke Selection Box.
#. New Event VOLT TRIP and Pilgrim Choice Recruitment
The new event 'VOLT TRIP' is content where players roll dice to obtain various rewards. A variety of rewards, including Advanced Recruit Vouchers and growth materials, are prepared.
During the 4th anniversary period, a limited Pilgrim Choice Recruitment will also be held. Players can select and recruit their desired Nikke among Cinderella, Grave, and Nayuta, with the selected Nikke appearing at designated rates.
The purchase event 'AFFECTION TRAIL' will also be held. By purchasing designated Costume Picks, Event Passes, and limited packages, players collect 'Traces of Affection' and receive rewards based on cumulative totals. In the main reward 'Eternal Vow', players can choose one from Little Mermaid, Crown, or Liberalio, and can also earn event-exclusive profile frames, titles, stickers, profile backgrounds, and more. The period runs from after maintenance on Thursday, October 29 until Thursday, November 26 at 4:59 AM.
#. Synchro Boost, Champion Arena, and QoL Improvements
The 'Synchro Boost' system, which grants bonuses when the Synchro Device reaches specified levels, will be added. Rewards for Simulation Room Overclock will increase, and the number of Interception attempts will be permanently increased. As rewards for existing content increase, the benefits of leveling up expand as well.
Champion Arena will expand participant slots for each Special Arena server from the top 4 to the top 8 players. Information comparing the squads of two Commanders being cheered on will be added, and squad formations can be additionally modified in the quarterfinals and finals. Progress status will be displayed on the Ark screen, and replay functionality will also be improved.
Dioramas for the lobby will be added, and lobby decoration slots will expand from 10 to 15. Returnee events will improve missions and add obtainable rewards to support returning Commanders' progression. In addition, a collaboration featuring the rhythm game 'TRACING THE STARS' and 'Stellar Blade' was announced.
The Narrative and Direction of the Final Battle, Shared Directly by Developers Development Team Special Commentary
In the development team special commentary, the production direction for the story, music, character designs, visual effects, and boss battles was introduced. Developers including Director Hyungsuk Yoo participated to explain what aspects they focused on while preparing for the final battle.
Scenario Director Jaesung Jung revealed that the story of the Ark in the main campaign reaches its conclusion through the 4th anniversary. He explained that how to wrap up the narrative accumulated so far was the biggest challenge, while also aiming to convey that the journey continues beyond the final battle. He teased that players will meet not only powered-up Nikkes but also familiar, nostalgic faces during the final battle.
The music was prepared to empower listeners even in dire situations. Conversely, Marian's event story emphasizes a cinematic and mysterious atmosphere to convey emotions distinct from the final battle.
In character design, Marian's two appearances were contrasted. The wedding dress was meticulously crafted with each element to showcase a happy moment, while Queen Marian adopted a black hole as her motif to convey a grand, powerful presence like a queen of the cosmos. Scarlet emphasized armor before transformation and a light, agile impression after transformation. Rapunzel took on the concept of a saint whose long-held faith became power, reassembling Red Shoes' parts into a halo and wings.
Visual effects were created so that players can focus on each element even on a battlefield where key figures and events appear simultaneously. For Nostalgia, the irony of an enemy utilizing elements of a beautiful Nikke was highlighted, and special appearances and mechanics fitting for a final battle were prepared for the boss fight.
Various 4th Anniversary Offline Events Held Orchestra · Offline Events · Collaborations · Community Events
#. 4th Anniversary Special Page and Trajectory of the Goddess
A special page will be operated where players can check major 4th anniversary news at a glance. The story retrospective web event 'Trajectory of the Goddess' allows players to look back on 12 stories capturing the 4-year journey, offering rewards such as Recruit Vouchers, Gems, and Goddess Seals.
#. NIKKE Orchestra Concert ECHOES OF ETERNITY
The 3rd NIKKE Orchestra Concert was announced. The Korean performances will take place from Saturday, March 20 to Sunday, March 21, 2027 at the Goyang Aram Nuri Aram Theater. The Japanese performance will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall. Korean ticket reservation details will be announced later via official SNS and community channels.
#. Four Seasons Lo-fi Music and Animate Merchandise
The MUSIC special project 'Lo-fi Special' will complete the four-seasons playlist by releasing Autumn and Winter editions. Animate collaboration merchandise introduced includes acrylic dioramas, keychains, korotto, cushions, sports towels, blankets, mugs, and the Lo-fi LP Collection.
#. Meet Two Marians and Final Battle Trick Art in Yongsan
From Thursday, October 29 to Wednesday, November 11, 4th anniversary outdoor advertisements will be displayed near Exit 4 of Hongik University Station, the Gangnam-daero area, and IPARK Mall Yongsan. From Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, the 'MARIAN: WHITE & BLACK IN Yongsan' event will be held at IPARK Mall Yongsan. Giant statues of Queen Marian and Wedding Dress Marian will be installed at The Terrace and The Garden on the 4th floor of The Center.
A global special event, 'Final Battle Trick Art', will also be held in South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The Korean venue is The Terrace on the 4th floor of IPARK Mall Yongsan, where a mini-concert and live drawing performance are scheduled for October 30.
#. Musinsa Collaboration and AGF 2026 Participation
The collaboration with Musinsa, 'GODDESS ARISE', will also take place. An offline pop-up store will operate from Friday, November 6 to Thursday, November 19 at Musinsa Store Seongsu located at 74 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. A variety of apparel featuring character illustrations, such as jackets, hoodies, and T-shirts, was unveiled.
NIKKE will also participate in AGF 2026, held from Friday, December 4 to Sunday, December 6 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1. According to announced details, operating hours will be from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
#. Chzzk Drops, Commemorative Album, and Custom CD Player
The 4th Anniversary Chzzk Drops event will run from Thursday, October 29 to Wednesday, November 18. Based on cumulative watch time for NIKKE category streams, players can earn Module High Boosts, Gems, and growth materials.
A Main Story Complete Album and custom CD player will also be released. The CD player comes with 16 interchangeable clear cards and character-matched LED lighting. Global pre-orders for both products are scheduled to begin in November.
#. Emoticons, X Events, and Global Creative Contest
On Tuesday, October 27, a total of 24 new emoticons will be released. On X, special emoticons will display for the hashtags '#NIKKE4thAnniversary', '#NIKKE', and '#NIKKEScarlet' from Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 PM until Wednesday, November 18 at 12:00 PM. On October 29, a Like Event and Surface Reclamation War Share Event on official X are also scheduled.
The 4th Anniversary Global Creative Contest will run from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, December 13. Comprising fan art, cosplay, video, music, and short clip special categories, prizes total over 90 million won in prize money and merchandise. The official community BLABLA LINK will also host 4th anniversary exclusive events such as Easter eggs, character challenges, and creative submission contests.
4 Broadcast Commemorative Redemption Codes Gems · Recruit Vouchers · Growth Materials
RECLAIMTHESURFACE
900 Gems, Growth Set: 24H x1, Module High Boost x60, Commander Free Pass x5
GODDESSMARCHON
5 Recruit Vouchers, Synchro Expansion x2, Code Manual Selection Box x60
FORGETMENOT
10 Recruit Vouchers
NIKKE4EVER
4th Anniversary Commemorative Cake x1, Recruit Voucher x1
