Source: SHIFT UP

SHIFT UP announced that its game 'Goddess of Victory: Nikke' (hereinafter 'Nikke') has surged back up the global sales charts following its summer update, which began on the 2nd of this month. The game reached No. 1 on the Korean App Store, No. 2 in Japan, and No. 2 in Taiwan today.

The update introduces new swimsuit-themed characters: 'Cinderella: Crystal Wave' and 'Marciana: Marine Study.' The game is receiving a positive response from users for its diverse content, including the full-voiced story event 'WAVE TO YOU' centered on these two characters, the addition of the summer theme song and a new minigame for the rhythm game 'TRACING THE STARS,' and the announcement of a special animation produced by A-1 Pictures.

Nikke previously topped the sales charts in both Korea and Japan during its 3.5-year anniversary update in May. With this summer update, the game has once again successfully climbed back up major domestic and international sales charts in just about two months, reaffirming its competitiveness as a long-running IP in key global regions.

Furthermore, Nikke is expanding its user base both online and offline through a variety of content. The official YouTube channel is sequentially releasing diverse content, such as the 'Unbreakable Memories' orchestra concert and summer-themed ASMR. A summer pop-up store is scheduled to be held at The Hyundai Seoul from the 17th to the 30th of this month, followed by a two-day live band performance at the Yes24 Live Hall starting on the 18th. Additionally, the game will participate in 'Anime Expo,' the largest animation convention in the U.S., for the third consecutive year, with plans to continue expanding touchpoints with global fans.