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勝利の女神：NIKKE

The mobile game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE continues to receive regular content updates, with the summer 2026 event 'WAVE TO YOU' launching on July 2, and a growing line of figures and collectibles from multiple manufacturers. An animated short series, Outpost: Off-Duty Tales, is also in production.

Synthesized from 14 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 3

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, the mobile game from Level Infinite and SHIFT UP, remains active with frequent version updates and a expanding merchandise footprint. The most recent update, version 'WAVE TO YOU,' launched on July 2, 2026, introducing two new SSR Nikkes-Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study-alongside a fully voiced story event, reruns of summer 2025 limited characters, and a mini-game. This followed the June 11 'ARK RANGER' update, which added the SSR Nikke Ark Ranger Black and a selection recruitment system for past limited characters.

Outside the game, SHIFT UP is expanding the franchise into animated storytelling. The animated short series Outpost: Off-Duty Tales debuted in late May 2026 with an episode focused on Anis and Neon; the second episode, starring Marian, premiered on YouTube on June 7, 2026. The studio has not named the animation studio or distribution platforms for the series.

The figure pipeline for NIKKE is extensive and multi-format. At Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo in early June, Good Smile Company displayed 1/4 scale statues of Elegg, Bay - Radiant Rabbit, Dorothy: Serendipity, Helm After Shower, and Rapi: Red Hood Cherished Dress, plus painted prototypes for figma and Nendoroid figures. Hobby Sakura has shown colored samples for a 1/4 scale Red Hood: Retro Days figure and opened pre-orders for a 1/10 scale Red Hood: Black Shadow figure, and is producing a 1/7 scale Shift Up figure based on a Panic Site illustration. Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale Anis figure at Anime Expo 2026, and Furyu Prize announced a noodle stopper figure of Helm in her After Shower costume, scheduled for release around December 2026. A player vote for a limited costume for Cinderella, who won the 4th Global Popularity Vote, ran through June 24, 2026, with three design options-school uniform, maid outfit, or bunny girl-and the winning design will be added to the game.

Key facts

Latest game version
Version 'WAVE TO YOU' launched on July 2, 2026, adding SSR Nikkes Cinderella: Crystal Wave and Marciana: Marine Study. ↗
Animated short series
Outpost: Off-Duty Tales debuted in late May 2026; the second episode, starring Marian, premiered on YouTube on June 7, 2026. ↗
Cinderella costume vote
A player vote for a limited costume for Cinderella, with three designs (school uniform, maid outfit, bunny girl), ran until June 24, 2026. ↗
1/4 scale Red Hood figure
Hobby Sakura showed a colored sample of a 1/4 scale Red Hood: Retro Days figure, priced at ¥42,000. ↗
1/10 scale Red Hood figure
Hobby Sakura opened pre-orders for a 1/10 scale Red Hood: Black Shadow figure at 9,350 yen. ↗
1/7 scale Shift Up figure
Hobby Sakura is producing a 1/7 scale Shift Up figure based on her Panic Site illustration, priced at 27,500 yen, with a deluxe edition at 29,700 yen, scheduled for release in January 2027. ↗
Kotobukiya Anis figure
Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale Anis figure at Anime Expo 2026. ↗
Helm noodle stopper figure
Furyu Prize announced a noodle stopper figure of Helm in her After Shower costume, scheduled for release around December 2026. ↗
VTuber campaign
A V-Cas campaign with 21 VTubers promoting the summer event ran from July 2 to July 15, 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

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
Announced
vote for a limited costume for Cinderella · 2026-06-18
Announced
new story event and SSR Nikke 'Ark Ranger Black' · 2026-06-09
Release
game · 2026-06-11 · global · 2026-06-09

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All coverage

4d ago

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.