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勝利の女神：
Goddess of Victory: Nikke
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE
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THIRD NIKKE STUDIO
Hotcool (Traditional Chinese Version)
Migu Interactive Entertainment,Tencent Games(Simplified Chinese Version)
November 4, 2022 (Android, iOS)
February 15, 2023 (Microsoft Windows)
Simplified Chinese version
May 22, 2025
《Goddess of Victory: Nikke] (also known as:Goddess of Victory: NIKKE; Korean:승리의 여신: 니케; English:GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE[2]; Japanese:勝利の女神：NIKKE) is a third-person idle card RPG developed by SHIFT UP's THIRD NIKKE STUDIO.
Weaver
"Goddess of Victory: Nikke" isKim Hyung-taeproduced by SHIFT UP led by Kim Hyung-tae, and is another game developed under the "Art First" principle following "Destiny Child".
After the open beta began, "Goddess of Victory: Nikke" once occupied the top ten of the best-seller lists in app markets across multiple countries and regions worldwide. Its estimated revenue in November was nearly $106 million, making it a dark horse in the global game charts for November.[3]。
Development Timeline
2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 4 | was first revealed at the SHIFT UP showcase alongside Project Eve (i.e., "Stellar Blade") together for the first time, | |
Iris ————《 | ||
| November 18th | was officially announced at the SHIFT UP booth during G-Star 2021. | |
2022 | ||
| March 7 | Closed beta testing began. | |
| November 4 | The international and Traditional Chinese versions officially launched their open beta. | |
2023 | ||
| February 15 | The PC client version was released.[4][5]。 | |
2024 | ||
| October 25 | The National Press and Publication Administration updated the "2024 Import Online Game Approval Information," and the Simplified Chinese version of this game obtained a license number and confirmed its translated title as "Goddess of Victory: New Hope"[6], and the official account went live on the same day.[7]。 | |
2025 | ||
| January 9 | Pre-registration for the Simplified Chinese version opened. | |
| March 28 | Simplified Chinese version starts Outpost Test. | |
| May 22 | Simplified Chinese version officially starts Open Beta; PC and mobile versions launch simultaneously. | |
Background Setting
Worldview
Defeated humanity fled underground, and the Ark is the only remaining residence for humans.
The masters of the surface are no longer human.
Nikke—humanity's last hope to reclaim the surface; with this name of hope, the girls head to the surface.
Nikkes can only be produced by the Ark's Big Three companies. The produced Nikkes belong to the Central Government, and they not only reclaim the surface but also perform duties in various fields within the Ark.
Nikkes must absolutely obey human orders and are absolutely unable to harm humans, even if their lives are threatened.[8]
Nikke
Humanoid weapons manufactured by the Ark's Big Three companies.Homunculus: ?[9], obeying the orders of the Central Government. Their powerful strength is enough to repel the Raptures, and they are also the hope for humanity to return to the surface.
In the Ark, some Nikkes, in addition to being responsible for clearing enemies, also work multiple part-time jobs, such as construction workers, train conductors, etc.
Their brains come from donations by normal humans, and most of their memories are wiped; they will not recall memories of their past lives.
Although Nikkes look no different from humans, they exist in the Ark as weapons, following human commands, lacking the human rights that normal humans should have, and not receiving respect from most humans.
Nikkes are divided into three classes: Attacker, Supporter, and Defender.
With the help ofNIMPHDue to the characteristics of NIMPH (Neuro-Implanted Machine for Protecting Human), Nikkes possess immortality, meaning they do not age or die over time, though they can still be killed in battle. After the secrets of NIMPH were leaked, Raptures used NIMPH to brainwash some lost Nikkes, turning them into weapons under the Raptures' command—Heretics.
Rapture
Enemies of humanity with various strange appearances. In the battles on the surface, humans were defeated by the Raptures and forced to flee underground, leaving the Raptures as the masters of the surface.
Raptures can think but cannot speak. However, some Raptures, such as Chatterbox, have acquired the ability to speak due to their research on Nikkes.
Central Government
The highest governing body of the Ark, responsible for all its affairs. In addition to deploying Nikkes to the surface for combat missions, the Central Government also manages all daily life in the Ark to ensure normal underground operations.
The Central Government is the supreme command authority for Nikkes; Commanders and Nikkes must obey the Central Government's orders unconditionally.Except for Pilgrims。
The Big Three and Pilgrims
All Nikkes are researched and manufactured by the Big Three corporations under the supervision of the Central Government. Besides the Big Three, there are "Pilgrims" who do not belong to any corporation and wander the surface.
- ELYSION
The primary contributor to crafting Nikkes into the ultimate weapons. They subject all their Nikkes to militarized training, giving them a military-like appearance and demeanor.
The current CEO is Ingrid, who has partnered with the Commander to uncover the truth about the Heretics.
- MISSILIS INDUSTRY
Gathering the Ark's most cutting-edge scientific achievements and actively applying next-generation technology to Nikkes, it is the vanguard of the Ark's high-tech power.
The current CEO is Syuen, who is domineering and arrogant, and has caused the Commander a great deal of trouble.
- TETRA LINE (Tetra)
A Nikke manufacturing company led by "Entertainment." Most of the Nikkes they produce are responsible for the Ark's commercial and entertainment industries; in their view, combat is also just a form of entertainment.
The current CEO is Mustang.
- PILGRIM (Pilgrim)
"Free agents" who have left the Ark for various reasons, or for no reason and with unknown purposes, roaming and fighting on the surface without belonging to any corporation.
Due to their unique combat mechanisms, they have become key research subjects for the Central Government, which hopes to find the answer to humanity's victory over the Raptures through them.
Gameplay
The game adopts a real-time combat mode. The Commander (player) can manually control up to five Nikkes or enable auto mode to let the Nikkes fight on their own. The controls are no different from traditional shooting games, with the "Burst Mode" being a unique feature. Nikke's Burst Mode is divided into three stages; when the Burst Mode reaches the third stage, the entire team enters "Full Burst Mode," significantly increasing the Nikkes' combat power and operational efficiency. The game features an elemental advantage system with no neutral attributes. The advantage relationship is determined by the Codes held by the Nikkes and enemies, following the pattern: Electric beats Water, Water beats Fire, Fire beats Wind, Wind beats Iron, and Iron beats Electric.
Game System
Currency System
The game provides various currencies for the Commander to exchange for items and perform other operations.
- Credit Points: The common currency of the Ark.
- Gems: Can be used to purchase items or recruit Nikkes.
- Body Labels: Obtained when recruiting Nikkes. Can be exchanged for items in the Body Label Shop.
- Union Chips: Rewards from Union Raids. Can be exchanged for items in the Union Shop.
- Arena Voucher: Rewards from the Arena. Can be exchanged for items in the Arena Shop.
- Mileage Tickets: Obtained when recruiting Nikkes. Divided into Silver Mileage Tickets and Gold Mileage Tickets. Silver Mileage Tickets can be exchanged for Spare Bodies of ordinary Nikkes, while Gold Mileage Tickets can be exchanged for Spare Bodies of limited Nikkes.
Lobby
Main game interface. The Lobby provides access to various functional areas. You can place your favorite Nikkes or collected CGs in the Lobby.
Campaign
The main storyline. Divided into several chapters, Commanders can lead Nikkes in battle to unlock subsequent plots.
Divided into "Normal" and "Hard" modes. Raptures have higher combat power in Hard mode.
Clearing certain stages in "Normal" mode will trigger side missions or EX stages. EX stages do not allow auto-battle; players must clear them manually.
Lost items can be found on the map. Collecting a certain number of them grants rewards such as Gems.
Ark
The Ark is the home that humanity relies on for survival after moving underground. In the Ark, Commanders can train their Nikkes and obtain various rewards.
- Lost Sector: Maze stages that open after clearing certain main story chapters. Commanders control Nikkes in the maze, using various items to gradually solve the maze, fight Raptures, and ultimately obtain rewards such as Harmony Cubes, Ordinary Recruit Vouchers, and Gems.
- Tribe Tower: As the name suggests, it is a combat tower with infinite stages. It is divided into the regular Tribe Tower, where any Nikke can participate, and Manufacturer Towers, which are limited to Nikkes from a specific manufacturer. As stages progress, the enemies' combat power gradually increases, and Commanders must choose their strongest squad to fight.
- Simulation Room: A simulated combat room for Nikkes. For every stage cleared, a buff is obtained. Along the way, there are also Command Ability Tests and other operations for Commanders to strengthen their Nikkes.
- Interception: Limited to three entries per day. Interception rewards include equipment and Module Boosters (equipment upgrade materials), etc.
- Arena: A platform for simulated combat between Nikkes. Here, you can battle against other Commanders' Nikkes to earn rewards such as Arena Exchange Vouchers.
Outpost
The Outpost is the forward station for the Commander and Nikkes on the surface, and it is the Commander's home. In the Outpost, Commanders can use blueprints found in stage maps to construct buildings and trigger Brief Encounters with Nikkes. Additionally, the Outpost features various buildings that assist the Commander in developing Nikkes.
- Command Center: It contains the Nikke Advice area, as well as a storage room for Lost Relics, music tracks, and other items collected by the Commander on the map. Furthermore, Commanders can review main story plots and Brief Encounters in the Command Center.
- Outpost Defense: While the Commander is offline, Nikkes can fight Raptures autonomously. Various spoils of war are produced at regular intervals, and the Commander can collect rewards here.
- Dispatch Bulletin Board: Commanders can accept daily dispatches and assign Nikkes to missions here to earn rewards.
- Tactics Academy: A training center for Nikkes. Commanders must pay a certain amount of Credits to complete training, and increasing the training stage provides certain buffs.
- Synchro Device: Shares Nikkes' combat data. By placing Nikkes in the Synchro Device, you only need to level up five Nikkes, and others in the device will gain the corresponding level.
- Recycling Room: Uses RE-Energy and other resources to increase the combat power of all Nikkes, or specific Manufacturers and Classes.
- Infrastructure Core: A place to review the Commander's achievements. Completing achievements increases the level of the Infrastructure Core, which provides buffs to the Outpost and rewards like High-Quality Molds.
- Elevator: Commanders can take the elevator between the Ark and the surface. Normally, the elevator leads directly to the Ark's Rehabilitation Center, i.e., the "Liberation" missions (see below).
Actually, this button was specifically added for players who couldn't find the elevator in Chapter 13 of the main story and were unable to progress.
Nikke Development Mechanics
Commanders can increase Nikkes' combat power through various means.
- Regular Leveling: Commanders can use Credits, Battle Data Sets, Core Dust, and other resources to level up Nikkes. Every 20 levels, Core Dust is required for a breakthrough. After reaching a certain level, Nikkes cannot level up further and require a Limit Break to continue.
- Skill Upgrading: Skill Manuals and other materials can be used to enhance a Nikke's skills, up to a maximum level of 10.
- Equipping Gear: There are four types of gear for Nikkes to equip. Commanders can enhance gear or select higher-tier gear.
- Harmony Cube: Cubes obtained in the Lost Sector can be equipped to multiple Nikkes to provide buffs. Cubes can also be enhanced using batteries.
- Increasing Bond Level: Commanders can increase a Nikke's Bond Level through gifts and advising. Increasing Bond Level will also increase the Nikke's combat power. Reaching certain Bond Levels unlocks exclusive episodes, allowing the Commander to learn more about the Nikke.
- Limit Break: After reaching a certain level, Nikkes require a Limit Break to continue leveling up. Nikkes can use Spare Bodies or duplicate characters to perform a Limit Break. R-rank Nikkes cannot perform Limit Breaks (max level 80); SR-rank Nikkes can be broken up to 2 times (max level 160); SSR-rank Nikkes can be broken 3 times (max level 200), after which they can continue to undergo Core Enhancement.
- Level Syncing: Nikkes can synchronize their levels through the Synchro Device.
- Recycling Energy: Commanders can inject Recycling Energy in the Recycling Room to increase Nikkes' ATK, DEF, and other stats.
Nikke Recruitment
Commanders can use Gems, Recruit Vouchers, and other items to recruit stronger Nikkes.
- Ordinary Recruit: Allows recruitment of permanent SR, SSR, and other Nikkes.
- Special Recruit: Allows recruitment of Nikkes appearing for a limited time; the drop rate for the featured character is increased during the limited period.
- Social Point Recruit: Allows recruitment of Nikkes using Social Points.
It is worth noting that due to the special nature of Pilgrims, although they are in the same tier as other SSR Nikkes, their acquisition probability is lower, and they cannot be added to the Wishlist.
- After the update on January 12, 2023, a new channel for obtaining SSR Nikkes for free, "Liberation," was added. Some sinful Nikkes are detained in the Ark's Rehabilitation Center for control. Commanders need to obtain mission points through daily missions. When the mission points reach a certain amount, the Nikke can be released to serve the Commander.
Mission System
The game features Daily Missions, Weekly Missions, Main Missions, and Achievement Missions. Rewards can be obtained by completing certain missions.
Additionally, there are Side Quests interspersed within each chapter's plot. Completing these quests grants rewards such as Nikke growth materials.
Shop
Divided into the General Shop and the Paid Shop, where items can be purchased., as well as microtransactions。
Union
In the game, you can form a Union with other Commanders. There is a Shooting Range within the Union where you can compete for rankings with members.
Union Raid began on January 27, 2023.
Blabla (blabla)
The Ark's instant messaging tool. It is frequently used in the story. Additionally, it is used to talk to clients and receive rewards during side missions. When obtaining a Nikke for the first time, they will also talk to the Commander via Blabla[10], and sometimes the Commander can participate in conversations within a specific Nikke squad.
Event Mechanics
- PICK UP: Special Recruitment after a version update, introducing new limited characters and increasing their drop rates. After the rate-up, the Nikke may enter the Ordinary Recruit pool, or they may remain as limited characters and not appear in the Ordinary Recruit pool.
- Mission Pass: Earn a certain amount of points daily to obtain rewards such as Molds. Players can also purchase the Pass with cash to obtain limited costumes.
- Wildcat Engine: A Co-op Battle event opened periodically, where Commanders can team up with other players from the same server or Union to fight against bosses.
- Non-daily Events: In addition to daily activities, limited-time events are held irregularly, such as the Christmas event "Miracle Snow".
Characters
- Main article:Goddess of Victory: Nikke/Characters
CAST
- Main article:Goddess of Victory: Nikke/Voice Actors
Collaboration Records
| Collaboration Partner | Genre | Content | Date | Servers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoris Recoil[11] | One-way |
Collaboration Story Event: "Lie cause Recoil" |
February 12, 2026 | Global Server |
| Resident Evil series[12] | One-way |
Collaboration Story Event: "REBORN EVILV" |
September 24, 2025 – October 21, 2025 | Global Server |
| Stellar Blade[13] | Two-way |
NIKKE: Stellar Blade: |
June 12, 2025 – July 12, 2025 (Global Server) September 24, 2025 – October 15, 2025 (CN Server) |
Global |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion[14] | One-way / Phase 2 | Collaboration Characters: Asuka: WILLE, Rei (Tentative Name)*, Sakura | February 20, 2025 – March 13, 2025 | Global Server |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion[15] | One-way / Phase 1 |
Collaboration Story Event: "YOU CAN (NOT) EVADE." |
August 22, 2024 – September 19, 2024 | Global Server |
| Dave the Diver[16] | One-way |
Collaboration Outfits: Anchor |
July 4, 2024 – July 25, 2024 | Global Server |
| Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-[17] | One-way |
Collaboration Story Event: "Re:CIPE FOR YOU" |
March 21, 2024 – April 11, 2024 | Global Server |
| NieR:Automata[18] | One-way |
Collaboration Story Event: "OuteR:Automata" |
September 1, 2023 – September 28, 2023
July 3, 2025 – July 31, 2025 (Rerun) |
Global Server |
| Chainsaw Man[19] | One-way | Collaboration Characters: Makima, Power, Himeno | February 22, 2023 – March 15, 2023 | Global Server |
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Related Memes
Dorodog
- Main section:Dorodog
Controversy
Although "Goddess of Victory: Nikke" initially had a decent reputation, the planners modified some models from the test server and removed some suggestive movements and plots to expand the game's audience, which caused dissatisfaction among players who were motivated by such content. At the same time, because the rewards after the game's launch were far below player expectations, and bugs such as crashes and data loss occurred frequently, "Goddess of Victory: Nikke" drew criticism from players worldwide, causing its reputation to plummet. The Google Play rating in the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions also dropped from 4.1 at launch to 1.6 in mid-December 2022.
Notes
- ↑ The official statement says the game is suitable for users aged 16 and above, but to maintain a healthy online environment for minors, users under 18 who have completed real-name authentication are not allowed to log in and experience the game.
- ↑ Formerly known as "NIKKE: The Goddess of Victory" during testing.
- ↑ Diandian Data. November Global Games Chart | Gun simulation game tops download charts in its first month; Nikke's revenue exceeds 100 million, with over half contributed by Japanese players. Zhihu. 2022-12-08 [Retrieved on: 2022-12-19].
- ↑ 【PC Version Official Release】 [【PC Version Official Release】]. X. 2023-02-15. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-04) (English).
- ↑ 《GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE》PC Version FAQ. NIKKE English Official Website. 2023-02-15. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-04) (English).
- ↑ 2024 Approval Information for Imported Online Games. National Press and Publication Administration. 2024-10-25 [Retrieved on: 2024-10-25]. (Original contentarchivedon 2025-07-07).
- ↑ First post from the official account. Weibo. 2024-10-25. (Original contentarchivedon 2025-07-07).
- ↑ Related content is taken from the Traditional Chinese official website.
- ↑ Legend has it that Homunculus is an artificial human created by European alchemists. In the game "Epic Seven", they are humanoid weapons developed by the Taranor Institute. The female lead, Mercedes, is of Homunculus origin.
- ↑ The conversation lasts for three days. The reward for the first day is 100 Bond Points, the second day is Commander Errand Ticket x1, and the third day is Commander Date Ticket x1.
- ↑ 『勝利の女神：NIKKE』×『リコリス・リコイル』コラボの実施が決定！ ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Lycoris Recoil" collaboration announced!]. X. 2026-02-02. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 『勝利の女神：NIKKE』×『BIOHAZARD』のコラボが決定！ ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Resident Evil" collaboration announced!]. X. 2025-08-21. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「Stellar Blade」のコラボが決定いたしました ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Stellar Blade" Collaboration Announced!]. X. 2024-12-23. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 『勝利の女神：NIKKE』×『エヴァンゲリオン』コラボ第2弾は2月20日から正式スタート ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Neon Genesis Evangelion" Part 2 Collaboration starts on February 20!]. X. 2025-02-13. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「エヴァンゲリオン」コラボの実施が決定 ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Neon Genesis Evangelion" Collaboration Announced!]. X. 2024-08-11. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「DAVE THE DIVER」コラボの実施が決定 ["Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" × "Dave the Diver" Collaboration Announced!]. X. 2024-06-26. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活」コラボの実施が決定 ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" collaboration announced!]. X. 2024-03-13. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「NieR:Automata」コラボの実施が決定 ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "NieR:Automata" collaboration announced!]. X. 2023-08-18. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
- ↑ 「勝利の女神：NIKKE」×「テレビアニメ チェンソーマン」コラボが決定 ["Goddess of Victory: Nikke" × "Chainsaw Man" collaboration announced!]. X. 2023-02-15. (Original contentarchivedon 2026-02-03) (Japanese).
External Links
- Official Links
- Official Website:Simplified Chinese、Traditional Chinese、Japanese、Korean、English
- YouTube:Traditional Chinese、Japanese、Korean、English
- X (formerly Twitter):Japanese、Korean、English
- Facebook:Traditional Chinese、Korean、English
- Sina Weibo:Simplified Chinese
- bilibili:Simplified Chinese
- Other Links
- Namuwiki's introduction to the game(Korean)
- Nikke Wiki(Traditional Chinese)(English)(Japanese)(Korean)
- Nikke Wiki on Fandom(English)