April 23 Update Patchnotes

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TL;DR

  • SSR Arcana: Fortune Mate and Snow Crane added to standard recruit
  • New SSR Anis: Star
    • Tetra (overspec), Defender, Rocket Launcher, Electric Code
  • New SSR Neon: Vision Eye
    • Missilis (overspec), Attacker, Rocket Launcher, Electric Code
  • New SSR Avistar
    • Elysion, Supporter, Machine Gun, Electric Code
  • New Costumes
    • Liberalio – Dreaming Lake (Costume Gacha)
    • Anis: Star – Starlight (Costume Gacha)
    • Anis: Star – T.T. STAR (Costume Gacha)
    • Dorothy – Luna Light (Luna Light Pass)
    • Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light (May Mission Pass)
  • Costume Rerun
    • Grave – Beautiful You
    • Snow White – White Knight
    • Diesel – Midnight Strawberry
    • Emma – Office Therapy
    • Brid – Black Moon
    • Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous
  • New Events
    • New Fully Voiced Story Event: STAR ANIS
    • Mini Game: TRACING THE STARS
    • Merch Bag
    • Archives
      • LORD, FOR JUSTICE
    • 3.5th Anniversary Event
    • 14 Days Login Event – STAR NIGHT
    • FULL BURST DAY Event
      • April 25 – 27
      • May 2 – 4
      • May 9 – 11
    • Daily Bonus Reward – same days as full burst day
    • Skill Reset – April 23 to April 30
  • Champion Arena
    • Season 28 starts April 23
    • Season 29 starts May 7
  • Coordinated Operation
    • Blacksmith: April 24 to April 26
    • Alteisen: May 8 to May 10
  • Solo Raid –Starts April 30
  • Outpost Theme Event
  • New Contents & Features
    • Campaign Chapters 45 and 46
    • Lost Sectors 28 and EX-16
    • New Harmony Cube
    • New Tribe Tower Floors
      • Tribe Tower: from 1350 to 1450
      • Manufacturer Towers: from 1250 to 1350
    • Nikkepedia View Mode and Nikke Details will be optimized
    • Added a search feature for Nikke skills
    • Increased Anomaly Interception rewards
    • New Lobby Backgrounds
    • New profile card objects
    • New titles
    • New Union Icons

Maintenance Start
April 23, 0:00 (UTC+9)

Maintenance End
April 23, 7:00 (UTC+9)

You can obtain SSR Arcana Fortune Mate and Snow Crane through Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and by using Mold items. They won’t be available in the New Commander Special Recruit, the Ordinary Recruit during the tutorial, or the Mileage Shop.

1. New Nikkes

1.1 SSR Anis: Star

SSR Anis: Star, the Ark’s shining star that drives away the darkness, joins Special Recruit.

Anis can either strengthen her own attacks or help her teammates survive longer, depending on how her team is set up.

When using her Burst Skill, she generates stars around herself that attack the enemy automatically.

– Class: Defender

– Weapon: Twinkle Star (RL)

– Code: Electric

– Manufacturer: Tetra Line (Over-Spec)

Just a heads-up for anyone interested – the Special Recruit event will be running from the end of maintenance on April 23rd, 2026, until May 14th, 2026, at 4:59 PM KST. I’m already planning what I’m going to pull for!

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit

* Recruit Rules:

You can use Gems—both free and purchased—or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in the Special Recruit event. Regular Recruit Vouchers won’t work for this type of recruitment.

You have a 4% chance of getting an SSR Nikke through Special Recruit, and a 1% chance of getting the specific SSR Nikke, Anis: Star.

③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.

④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Anis: Star in the Mileage Shop.

⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

After the event ends and the game is updated, you’ll be able to get Anis: Star through regular recruitment and by using Mold items. She won’t be available in the New Commander, Social Point, or tutorial recruitment options, or in the Mileage Shop.

* 3.5th Anniversary Promo! Get one free daily Special Recruit attempt for SSR Anis: Star.

* Gold Mileage Tickets are not earned from free recruit attempts.

1.2 SSR Neon: Vision Eye

SSR Neon: Vision Eye, the super firepower hidden within a healthy body, joins Special Recruit.

Neon: Vision Eye strengthens herself by charging her firepower gauge.

When using her Burst Skill, she enhances her own attacking capability.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: All Breaker (RL)

– Code: Electric

– Manufacturer: Missilis (Over-Spec)

* Special Recruit duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit

* Recruit Rules:

You can use Gems—both free and purchased—or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in the Special Recruit. Regular Recruit Vouchers won’t work for this type of recruitment.

You have a 4% chance of getting an SSR Nikke through Special Recruit, and a 1% chance of specifically getting SSR Neon: Vision Eye.

③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.

④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Neon: Vision Eye in the Mileage Shop.

⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

After the event ends and the game is updated, you’ll be able to get Neon: Vision Eye through regular recruiting and by using Mold items. It won’t be available in the New Commander, Social Point, or tutorial recruits, or in the Mileage Shop.

* 3.5th Anniversary Promo! Get one free daily Special Recruit attempt for SSR Neon: Vision Eye.

* Gold Mileage Tickets are not earned from free recruit attempts.

1.3 SSR Avistar

SSR Avistar, usually an inspector, is now entering the fight after temporarily switching careers to manage a pop star.

Avistar is a Supporter who strengthens her pop star.

When using her Burst Skill, she enhances her own survivability.

– Class: Supporter

– Weapon: Lonely Pride (MG)

– Code: Electric

– Manufacturer: Elysion

You can get Avistar by participating in the STAR ANIS story event, logging in for 14 days, or through the 3.5th Anniversary event. Check the ‘New Events’ section for details on how to earn it.

* When to obtain: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Once the 3.5th Anniversary event is over, Avistar will no longer be available through normal recruiting, the New Commander special recruit, tutorial recruits, Social Point purchases, item molds, or the Mileage Shop.

* Avistar’s Spare Body will be available in the Mileage Shop.

1.4 Temporary Participation Nikkes

While recruiting, you can temporarily let Nikkes who are featured in the Pick Up participate in the Union Shooting Range.

* Temporary participation duration:

① Anis: Star: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

② Neon: Vision Eye: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

2. New Costumes

2.1 Limited Costume: Liberalio – Dreaming Lake

A harmonious dream blooming across tranquil waters.

You can now obtain Liberalio – Dreaming Lake through the Costume Gacha! This version includes full voice-over, a special cutscene for his Burst Skill, a unique standing pose, and a special SD motion.

※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.2 Limited Costume: Anis: Star – Starlight

A starlit world, gazed upon by the one who loves the Ark.

Obtain Anis: Star, featuring full voice acting, a unique burst skill cutscene, a special standing pose, and a unique SD motion, all available through the Costume Gacha.

※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.3 Limited Costume: Anis: Star – T.T. STAR

May her light truly shine this time.

Get Anis: Star – T.T. STAR with full VO and standing pose from Costume Gacha.

※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.

2.4 Limited Costume: Dorothy – Luna Light

A twisted expression. Reluctant gestures. Even these count as a reward.

I’m so excited! You can get Dorothy – Luna Light by completing the LUNA LIGHT PASS, and she even comes with full voice acting! If you want to know more about how the pass works, check out the details on the new items available.

2.5 Limited Costume: Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light

An expression and smile armed with baseless confidence.

You can unlock Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light by purchasing the May Mission Pass. Check out the ‘New Commodities’ section for more information about the pass.

3. Limited Costume Rerun

3.1 Limited Costume: Grave – Beautiful You

You truly are beautiful.

Grave – Beautiful You will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.2 Limited Costume: Snow White – White Knight

The White Knight’s sole duty is to protect.

Snow White – White Knight will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.3 Limited Costume: Diesel – Midnight Strawberry

May you always shine beautifully like the stars in the night sky.

Diesel – Midnight Strawberry will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.4 Limited Costume: Emma – Office Therapy

A risky therapy that knows no time or place.

Emma – Office Therapy will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.5 Limited Costume: Brid – Black Moon

In pitch-black darkness, only the moon remains brilliant.

Brid – Black Moon will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

3.6 Limited Costume: Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous

Dangerous, but utterly charming.

Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.

Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

4. New Events

4.1 New Fully Voiced Story Event: STAR ANIS

To carry on Pretty’s legacy, Anis chooses to become a pop star.

With the backing of Producer Hanson, Mint, Prika, and T.T. STAR are determined to become major stars in the Ark’s music scene.

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Discover the STAR ANIS map and take part in different challenges. As you explore, you’ll find Gems, resources to help you improve, and even rare Lost Relics.

* Item exchange in the Event Shop will end on May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

① Story Event Part 1: STORY I

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Complete the STORY stages in the STAR ANIS event to earn Advanced Recruit Vouchers and helpful items for character development!

② Story Event Part 2: STORY II

* Event duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Complete the STORY II levels in the STAR ANIS event to earn Advanced Recruit Vouchers and helpful items for character development!

③ Challenge Stage

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

The Challenge Stage is now available in STAR ANIS! Test your skills against tough bosses to earn valuable items for character progression.

④ Animation

I’m so excited! They just added a new animation to the STAR ANIS event! You can find it by checking out the STORY I-Normal Stage and STORY II-Normal Stage sections of STAR ANIS. Definitely worth a look!

4.2 Mini Game: TRACING THE STARS

I’m really excited about TRACING THE STARS! It’s a super fun little game where you get to play along with the music and basically help Anis, Prika, and Mint nail down their dance moves. You’re helping them practice their choreography by following the rhythm – it’s a blast!

After the update, TRACING THE STARS will be a permanent part of the game, so you can enjoy it even after the event ends. During the event, complete special missions to earn unique rewards.

This special mission will be available from after the maintenance on April 23, 2026, until May 14, 2026, at 4:59 AM (KST).

4.3 Merch Bag

The STAR ANIS event now lets you earn and display T.T. STAR merchandise on your bag!

Organize and collect merch to receive collection rewards!

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

4.4 Archives – LORD, FOR JUSTICE

The Story Event, LORD, FOR JUSTICE, is now available in the Archives.

Participate in STAR ANIS to obtain Memory Films and unlock story events in the Archives.

* Available from: After the maintenance on April 23, 2026

* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Recollection → Archives

4.5 Storyline

The following main story chapters and event stories have been added to Storyline.

Main Story: Chapters 45 and 46

This event features a series of evocative titles: ‘License to Kill,’ ‘Lord, For Justice,’ ‘Coins in Rush,’ ‘Sin Editor,’ ‘Enter Heaven,’ ‘Good World,’ and ‘Star Anis.’ These phrases suggest a narrative with themes of morality, action, and perhaps a journey between worlds.

* Available from: After the maintenance on April 23, 2026

* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Storyline

4.6 3.5th Anniversary Event

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Play the game during the 3.5th Anniversary to receive the SSR character Avistar and 10 Advanced Recruit Vouchers!

4.7 14 Days Login Event – STAR NIGHT

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Simply log in for any 14 days during the event to receive rewards! If you log in for 14 days in a row, you’ll also get a special 3.5th Anniversary Nikke Selection Box (choose Avistar, Rei, Kilo, or Mori), plus Advanced Recruit Vouchers and helpful materials to improve your Nikkes.

4.8 FULL BURST DAY Event

* Event duration:

From April 25, 2026, 5:00:00 to April 27, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From May 2, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 4, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From May 9, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 11, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

On FULL BURST DAY, players can earn extra rewards by playing Interception and the Simulation Room.

4.9 Daily Bonus Reward

* Event duration:

From April 25, 2026, 5:00:00 to April 27, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From May 2, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 4, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

From May 9, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 11, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Finish your daily missions during the event to earn extra resources and Recruit Vouchers!

4.10 Skill Reset

Skill resets will be available from the end of maintenance on April 23, 2026, and will last until April 30, 2026, at 4:59 PM (UTC+9).

* How to reset: Enter Nikke → Character Info → Skill. Use a Skill Uninstaller to reset a character.

Hey everyone, during this event, I’m getting three Skill Uninstallers sent to me through the in-game mail. Pretty neat, right? They’ll help me reset my skills if I want to try out new builds!

4.11 5X5 SUPPLIES Event

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

During the event, simply log in daily and finish missions to collect tickets. Use these tickets to flip tiles on the supply board, and the board will automatically refresh when you meet the requirements. You’ll have a chance to win great rewards like Advanced Recruit Vouchers and resources to help you grow!

5. STAR TRAIL Event

Earn Star Trails by buying special items during the event. Gathering enough Star Trails will unlock these rewards:

You’ll receive a reward including a Trail’s End selection box (choose Dorothy, Crown, or Mihara: Bonding Chain), a unique STAR TRAIL avatar frame, a title, a sticker, a profile background, and other goodies.

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 21, 2026, 04:59:59 (UTC+9)

You can get Star Trails by buying the Dreaming Lake Costume Gacha Ticket, TWINKLE STAR Costume Gacha Ticket, LUNA LIGHT PASS, a Step Up Package from the Limited-Time Packs section, or packages from STAR ANIS and New Nikke Upgrade.

For more details, please check the STAR TRAIL event information in the game.

6. Champion Arena (Beta Season 28&29)

* Beta Season 28 available from: April 23, 2026

* Beta Season 29 available from: May 7, 2026

Champion Arena is a competitive mode for players who’ve reached the top 4 in SP Arena. It features automated battles organized by a league schedule, including Promotion Tournaments and the Champions’ Duel. During these tournaments, players can predict the winners and earn rewards. Players will also receive special profile frames based on their performance and ranking achievements.

7. Coordinated Operation

Team up with five Commanders to battle the boss! You can play with friends, Union members, or let the game automatically find a team for you. If you defeat the boss, you’ll earn Broken Cores, which you can trade for gems and upgrade materials in the Recycling Shop. Your ranking will also reward you with Rusted Bones, letting you exchange them for even more materials and equipment in the Recycling Shop.

* Event duration:

Black Smith: From April 24, 2026, 12:00:00 to April 26, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

Alteisen: From May 8, 2026, 12:00:00 to May 10, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)

* How to join: Lobby → Event → Coordinated Operation

8. Solo Raid

Solo Raid Season 36 starts on April 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM (KST)! Team up to defeat the boss and earn materials for Harmony Cubes, Favorite Items, and Collection Items. Your ranking will be based on the total damage you inflict, and you’ll receive rewards like special frames and gems depending on your position.

* Duration: From April 30, 2026, 12:00:00 to May 7, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

9. Outpost Theme Event

The Outpost is all decked out for the 3.5th anniversary! The Nikkes have decorated it with festive ornaments and firecrackers to celebrate.

10. New Contents & Features

10.1 New Campaign Chapters

Added Campaign Chapters 45 and 46.

– CHAPTER 45: The “Price” Of Sin Must Always Be Paid

– CHAPTER 46: Abandon the Past to Be “Reborn”

Entry requirements: Complete Chapter 44.

10.2 New Lost Sectors

Added Lost Sectors 28 and EX-16.

10.3 Added New Harmony Cube.

10.4 New Floors in Tribe Tower

Tribe Tower stages have been expanded from Floor 1350 to Floor 1450.

Manufacturer Towers stages have been expanded from Floor 1250 to Floor 1350.

10.5 View Mode in the Nikkepedia and Nikke Details screens will be optimized.

– In Combat View Mode, actual battle firing mechanics will be applied.

– SD Model View Mode will be updated to match real field environments more closely.

10.6 Added a feature to search Nikke skills.

10.7 Increased Anomaly Interception rewards.

10.8 Added new Lobby Backgrounds.

10.9 Added new profile card objects to Profile Decoration.

10.10 Added new titles.

10.11 Added new Union Icons.

11. New Commodities

11.1 Costume Gacha: Liberalio – Dreaming Lake

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

After making 10 attempts, you could win prizes like the Liberalio – Dreaming Lake skin, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and items to upgrade your equipment.

You can get gacha pulls using the Palette of Harmony, which you can buy in the Ticket Shop.

For more details, please check the rules and probability information of Costume Gacha in the game.

To celebrate our 3.5th Anniversary, we’re giving away 6 Palettes of Harmony for free in the Costume Gacha shop!

11.2 Special Costume Gacha: TWINKLE STAR

* Event duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

After making 10 attempts, you could win prizes like Anis: Star – Starlight, Anis: Star – T.T. STAR, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and items to upgrade your equipment.

You can use Bottles of Starlight to get gacha pulls. These bottles are available for purchase in the Ticket Shop.

For more details, please check the rules and probability information of Costume Gacha in the game.

To celebrate our 3.5th Anniversary, we’re giving away 6 Starlight Bottles for free in the Costume Gacha shop!

11.3 LUNA LIGHT PASS

* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

Buy the Premium LUNA LIGHT PASS and complete daily missions to upgrade it and earn Advanced Recruit Vouchers. Once you reach the highest level, you’ll unlock Dorothy’s exclusive Luna Light costume.

11.4 May Mission Pass

* Sale duration: From May 1, 2026, 0:00:00 to May 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 Shining Light costume for Rapi: Red Hood.

11.5 New character packages will be available after the April 23, 2026 maintenance.

* Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)

For more details, please check the in-game Cash Shop.

12. Optimizations & Misc. Updates

I’m really looking forward to hearing all the details about what they’ve improved and fixed after the maintenance is done! I’m hoping they’ll share a full list so we know exactly what’s been updated.

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