Nikke PC launcher gets security update on November 12
SHIFT UP and Level Infinite say the update strengthens integrity and origin checks for resource transfers, downloads and execution on the Nikke PC client.
SHIFT UP and Level Infinite announced on November 11 that the PC client for Goddess of Victory: Nikke will receive a security-hardening update on November 12, according to gamespark.jp. The update is scheduled for November 12 in Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
The company said the update strengthens verification of integrity and origin across resource transfer, download and execution on the PC client.
Earlier incident measures
Security measures tied to the earlier incident were completed on November 4, and distribution of malicious programs through the PC launcher is currently blocked, the company said. According to the announcement, a domain takeover around the end of September 2026 is said to have been the starting point, with malicious programs distributed from late October 2026.
Users who ran the official PC launcher before the November 4 measures are urged to perform a security check following the official guidance.
The company said it will continue monitoring the PC launcher's security and making improvements to maintain a safe environment.
Quick answers
When is the Nikke PC launcher security update released?
SHIFT UP and Level Infinite announced on November 11 that the update will be applied on November 12 (UTC+9).
What does the November 12 update change?
It strengthens verification of integrity and origin across resource transfer, download and execution.
Should players who used the launcher before November 4 do anything?
The company urges users who used the official PC launcher before the November 4 measures to run a security check following official guidance.