Nikke 4th Anniversary Broadcast Reveals New Nikkes and Queen Finale
Shift Up and Level Infinite detailed the anniversary update, including a Pilgrim selection recruit, two new bosses and a Stellar Blade soundtrack crossover.
Shift Up and Level Infinite held the 4th-anniversary special broadcast for Goddess of Victory: Nikke on the game's official YouTube channel on the evening of October 24, 2026, outlining the anniversary update's new Nikkes, bosses, story content and events, according to gameshot.net.
The broadcast confirmed three new pickup Nikkes: Hongryeon: Shinsal, Marian: Queen and Rapunzel: Sanctuary. Rapunzel: Sanctuary is a distributed Nikke, the second Rapunzel distribution after Rapunzel: Pure Grace, which arrived in October 2024. A Pilgrim selection recruit will also let players pick one of Nayuta, Cinderella or Grave during the anniversary event.
New costumes include Marian: Queen - Last Affection, Neon: Vision Eye - Dear Grace, Nayuta - Samdok and Snow White: Heavy Arms - Lacrimosa. Limited costumes for Haran, Naga, D: Killer Wife, Isabel, Mokdan and Little Mermaid will be re-released.
Story finale and new bosses
The main story update covers the final battle with Queen and adds a new chapter field. Two new bosses were shown: the Heretic Nostalgia and a boss called Goddess of Victory, formed when Queen merges with the orbital elevator.
On the event side, a new event titled MARIA-n starts on the 29th with a special animation planned, a main story clear event called TRAIL MARKER runs during the anniversary period, and the board-and-dice event VOLT TRIP returns. A choice-based text adventure mini-game, FADING AFFECTION, was also announced. The rhythm mini-game TRACING THE STARS will collaborate with Shift Up's Stellar Blade soundtrack, adding 22 collaboration tracks, 4 of them free.
Lobby customization slots rise from 10 to 15, with diorama switching added. A new song, 'HANDS UP HIGH', composed by Cosmograph, will be available. Offline plans include a third Nikke orchestra, ECHOES OF ETERNITY, on January 9, 2027 in Yokohama, Japan, and on March 20 and 21 in Korea; outdoor ads from the 29th to November 11 at Hongdae Station Exit 4, Gangnam-daero and I'Park Mall Yongsan; a Musinsa fashion collaboration starting November 6; and AGF participation planned for 2026. A 4th-anniversary main story complete album opens global pre-orders in November, and a custom CD player with 16 clear cards and LED lighting plus 24 new emoticons launching on the 27th were also announced.
Quick answers
Which new Nikkes were announced for the Nikke 4th anniversary?
Hongryeon: Shinsal, Marian: Queen and Rapunzel: Sanctuary were announced as new pickup Nikkes.
What is the Stellar Blade collaboration in Nikke?
The rhythm mini-game TRACING THE STARS will add 22 tracks from Shift Up's Stellar Blade soundtrack, 4 of them free.
When is the ECHOES OF ETERNITY Nikke orchestra?
The third Nikke orchestra is set for January 9, 2027 in Yokohama, Japan, and March 20 and 21 in Korea.