Commanders,
Our game servers will be unavailable on July 23, 2026, while we perform essential maintenance and updates. You won’t be able to play during this time, and we appreciate your understanding.
This update is required for all players. You can get the newest version on the App Store or Google Play. Please ensure you have at least 19GB of free space on your phone to install it. New players need 22GB of available space. If you’re updating the PC version, simply click ‘LAUNCH’ in the game launcher.
Please don’t close the game while it’s downloading updates, as this could cause the update to fail.
Expected maintenance duration: July 23, 2026, 11:00:00 – 18:00:00 (UTC+9)
The actual duration of the maintenance may vary.
Major Updates:
1. New Nikkes
1.1 SSR Laplace: Ultimate Hero
SSR Laplace, a powerful hero and the leader of Matis, is back and stronger than ever, ready to fight!
Laplace: Ultimate Hero is an Attacker who enhances her own attacking capabilities.
Okay, so when I activate her Burst, she gets a huge attack boost and just wrecks groups of enemies – seriously, it does a ton of damage to everyone around her!
– Class: Attacker
– Weapon: Ultimate Hero Syndrome (RL)
– Code: Wind
– Manufacturer: Missilis Industry
The Special Recruit event will be available from after maintenance on July 23, 2026, until August 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (UTC+9).
* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit
* Recruit Rules:
You’ll need Gems—which you can earn for free or purchase—or special Recruit Vouchers to use the Special Recruit feature. Regular Recruit Vouchers won’t work.
You have a 4% chance of getting an SSR Nikke through Special Recruit, and a 2% chance of specifically getting SSR Laplace: Ultimate Hero.
③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.
④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Laplace: Ultimate Hero in the Mileage Shop.
⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.
Once the Special Recruit event is over, you’ll be able to get Laplace: Ultimate Hero through regular recruitment options like Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and by using Mold items. He won’t be available in the New Commander Special Recruit, the tutorial’s Ordinary Recruit, or the Mileage Shop.
1.2 SSR Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic
SSR Maxwell, a skilled mechanic and Matis’ longtime helper, is now entering the fight with enhanced abilities.
Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic is a Supporter who boosts her allies’ attacking capabilities.
When using her Burst Skill, she strengthens her own and all allies’ attacking power.
– Class: Supporter
– Weapon: My Heavenly Cutey (SR)
– Code: Wind
– Manufacturer: Missilis Industry
* Special Recruit duration: From July 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 20 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit
* Recruit Rules:
You can use Gems—which are free or purchased with real money—or special Recruit Vouchers to participate in the Special Recruit event. Regular Recruit Vouchers won’t work for this type of recruitment.
You have a 4% chance to get an SSR Nikke through Special Recruit, and a 2% chance to specifically get SSR Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic.
③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.
④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic in the Mileage Shop.
⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.
Once the “Special Recruit” event is over, you’ll be able to get Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic through regular recruiting options like “Ordinary Recruit,” “Social Point Recruit,” and by using Mold items. He won’t be available in the “New Commander Special Recruit,” the tutorial version of “Ordinary Recruit,” or the Mileage Shop.
1.3 Temporary Participation Nikkes
While recruiting new Nikkes, you can temporarily let those participating in a Pickup event join the Union Shooting Range.
* Temporary participation duration:
The ‘Laplace: Ultimate Hero’ event will run from July 23, 2026, after maintenance, until August 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (KST).
② Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic: From July 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 20 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
2. New Costumes
2.1 Limited Costume: Laplace: Ultimate Hero – Prototype Hero
One step closer to becoming a hero.
You can unlock the hero Laplace through the Prototype Pass, which also includes all of his voice lines. Check the ‘New Commodities’ section for more information about the pass.
2.2 Limited Costume: Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic – Chief Researcher
Missilis’ top researcher, combining intellect, character, and beauty.
You can unlock Maxwell, an ‘Ordinary Mechanic’ who also serves as a ‘Chief Researcher’, by purchasing the August Mission Pass. Check out the ‘New Commodities’ section for complete details on what the pass offers.
3. Limited Costume Rerun
3.1 Limited Costume: Dorothy – Nostalgia
The happy future is nothing but a fleeting illusion that won’t come true.
You can obtain Dorothy through a Costume Gacha event! This version includes complete voice acting, a unique burst skill animation, a static character pose, and a special chibi (SD) motion.
* For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
4. New Events
4.1 New Fully Voiced Story Event: PROJECT MATIS
As the Third Surface Reclamation War approaches, Laplace and Maxwell are strengthening their forces and preparing for battle once more.
As Syuen watches them, she recalls a memory from a long time ago…
The event will run from the end of the maintenance period on July 23, 2026, until 11:59 PM on August 12, 2026 (UTC+9 time).
Join the PROJECT MATIS event! Complete the different stages to earn items you can trade in the Event Shop for rewards like Recruit Vouchers and materials to improve your skills.
* Item exchange in the Event Shop will end on August 12, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
① Story Event Part 1: STORY I
The event will run from after our maintenance on July 23, 2026, until August 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC+9.
Complete the STORY stages in the PROJECT MATIS event to earn Advanced Recruit Vouchers and helpful items for character progression!
② Story Event Part 2: STORY II
* Event duration: From July 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 12 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
Complete the STORY II levels in the PROJECT MATIS event to earn Advanced Recruit Vouchers and helpful items for character development!
③ Challenge Stage
The event will run from after maintenance on July 23, 2026, until 11:59 PM on August 12, 2026 (Japan Standard Time).
The Challenge Stage is now available in PROJECT MATIS! Test your skills against tough bosses to earn valuable resources for character development.
4.2 Archives – NEW FLAVOR
The Story Event, NEW FLAVOR, is now available in the Archives.
Participate in PROJECT MATIS to obtain Memory Films and unlock story events in the Archives.
* Available from: After the maintenance on July 23, 2026
* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Recollection → Archives
4.3 Storyline – PROJECT MATIS
Added PROJECT MATIS to Storyline.
* Available from: After the maintenance on July 23, 2026
* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Storyline
4.4 14 Days Login Event – HERO DAYS
The event will run from after our scheduled maintenance on July 23rd, 2026, until 11:59 PM UTC+9 on August 12th, 2026.
Simply log in on at least 14 different days throughout the event to receive special rewards! If you log in for 14 consecutive days, you’ll also get Advanced Recruit Vouchers and resources to help develop your team.
4.5 Weekend-Only – FULL BURST DAY Event
* Event duration:
From August 1, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 3, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
From August 8, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 10, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
On weekends during the Full Burst Day event, players will receive extra rewards in both Interception and the Simulation Room.
5. Solo Raid Museum
Battle against bosses from past Solo Raids in this gameplay mode.
After the update, three bosses will be available: Harvester, Crystal Chamber, and Indivilia.
Solo Raid Museum features two modes: Challenge and No Limit. You’ll unlock No Limit mode by completing all Challenge mode stages for each boss.
Earn special profile frames from Solo Raids, plus items to improve your collections, and then compete on a dedicated leaderboard.
We’ve added No Limit Mode missions for the Hall 1 bosses: Mother Whale, Black Smith, and Ultra. Plus, we’ve expanded the rankings to include a Total Ranking for the Solo Raid Museum and a Hall 1 Ranking within The Ark Ranking.
Hey everyone, exciting news! They’ve added No Limit Mode missions for those Hall 2 bosses – Alteisen, Modernia, and Storm Bringer. Now we can really push our skills! Plus, they’ve expanded the rankings – there’s a total ranking for the Solo Raid Museum, and a separate Hall 2 ranking within The Ark. More chances to compete and see where I stack up!
* Available from: After the maintenance on July 23, 2026
* Unlock condition: Clear Campaign Chapter 6-4
* How to enter: Lobby → Ark → Solo Raid Museum
6. Champion Arena (Beta Season 35)
* Beta Season 35 available from: July 30, 2026
Champion Arena is a competitive mode for top players – those ranked 4th or higher in SP Arena. It features automated battles organized by different leagues, promotion tournaments, and champion duels. During these events, you can predict the winners using the Cheer system. As you achieve higher rankings over time, you’ll earn special rewards like unique avatar frames.
7. Union Raid
The Union Raid event starts on July 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM KST! Team up with your Union members to defeat the boss, earn Union Chips, and redeem them for awesome prizes!
* Duration: From July 31, 2026, 5:00:00 to August 6, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
* Condition to join: Union should be Lv. 3
Please note that players cannot leave the Union or remove Union members during Union Raid.
8. Coordinated Operation
Team up with four other players to take on the Alteisen boss! You can play with friends, union members, or let the game automatically find teammates for you. If you defeat Alteisen, you’ll earn Broken Cores that can be traded for Gems and items to help improve your character in the Recycling Shop. Plus, depending on how well your team does, you’ll receive Rusted Bones which can also be exchanged for more development materials and equipment.
* Event duration: From July 31, 2026, 12:00:00 to August 2, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to join: Lobby → Event → Coordinated Operation
9. New Contents & Features
9.1 Added advanced sound effect settings to the rhythm game TRACING THE STARS.
– Added an audio output device setting to the PC version.
– Added a sound buffer setting.
– Added a low-latency input setting to the PC version.
We fixed a problem where you previously had to claim Social Points each time you earned them. Now, all your points are combined for easier collection.
Now, when you earn Social Points, they’ll be saved until the next day, and you can collect them all at once during that time.
We’ve improved the Lobby by rearranging the icons and grouping some into folders, making everything easier to find and use.
We’ve added a new feature to the Inventory screen! When you check the “Quick Use” box in the top-right corner, it will show any bundle or lucky boxes you have that can be used together. You can then tap “Use” to use all of these items at once.
※ Selection boxes and certain special items are not available for Quick Use.
Items that have a specific collection value aren’t automatically chosen, but you can still add them to your Quick Use list if you want.
9.5 New Favorite Item Nikkes added.
▶ New Favorite Item Nikkes: Phantom, Sugar, Rosanna, and Flora
▶ Favorite Item feature unlock requirements: Clear Campaign Chapter 6-4
Once you complete Chapter 6-4 of the Campaign, you’ll receive a message letting you know the Favorite Item feature is now available. You can find details about this feature on the page for your Favorite Nikkes.
9.6 Added new profile card objects to Profile Decoration.
9.7 Added new titles.
9.8 Added new Lobby Backgrounds.
10. New Commodities
10.1 PROTOTYPE PASS
The event will run from the end of maintenance on July 23, 2026, until August 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (UTC+9).
Once you buy the PROTOTYPE PASS, you can earn rewards by completing daily challenges. Leveling up the pass will give you Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and reaching the highest level unlocks a special outfit for Laplace: Ultimate Hero – the Prototype Hero costume!
10.2 August Mission Pass
* Sale duration: From August 1, 2026, 0:00:00 to August 31, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
Buy the Premium Mission Pass, then complete daily missions to increase its level and earn Recruit Vouchers. Once you reach the highest level, you’ll unlock the exclusive ‘Chief Researcher’ costume for Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic.
10.3 Limited Costume Rerun: Dorothy – Nostalgia
The event will run from after maintenance on July 23, 2026, until 11:59 PM on August 12, 2026 (Japan Standard Time).
After you make 10 selections, you’ll receive prizes like the Dorothy – Nostalgia character, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and items to upgrade your equipment.
If you already have the Dorothy – Nostalgia costume, you can attempt a maximum of 9 draws, but you won’t have another chance to win it.
You can get items through gacha pulls by spending “A Happy Future.” These are available for purchase in the Ticket Shop.
If you want to know exactly how the Costume Gacha works – things like what your chances are of getting certain costumes – definitely head into the game and check out the full rules and details there. That’s where you’ll find all the specifics!
10.4 New character packages will be available after the July 23, 2026 maintenance.
* Sale duration: From the end of the July 23, 2026 maintenance to August 12, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
For more details, please check the in-game Cash Shop.
11. Optimizations & Misc. Updates
We’ll share specific details about the improvements and bug fixes once the maintenance is finished.
Thank you.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE Team
2026-07-20 21:40