Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary Guide: New SSR Nikkes, Main Story, and New Costumes

The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary is set to deliver one of the game's biggest updates yet. Launching worldwide on October 29, 2026, the celebration introduces powerful new SSR Nikkes, major story developments, exclusive costumes, a special Stellar Blade music collaboration, and generous recruitment rewards.

With up to 259 free recruitment attempts available throughout the anniversary event and a free SSR Nikke to claim, Commanders have plenty to look forward to.

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▍Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary Release Date

The NIKKE 4th Anniversary update launches globally on October 29, 2026. Developer SHIFT UP and publisher Level Infinite revealed the major anniversary details during the official broadcast on October 24.

▍Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary New SSR Nikkes

Three major SSR characters headline the anniversary lineup: Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Rapunzel: Sanctuary. The first two are new featured forms, while Rapunzel: Sanctuary is a free SSR unit available through anniversary events.

Marian: Queen

• Pick-Up Schedule: October 29 – November 19, 2026
• Manufacturer: Pilgrim
• Affiliation: Counters
• Weapon: MG: Perfect World

Marian: Queen is a Fire-code Burst III Machine Gun Attacker. She targets multiple enemies at intervals; her Burst enables multi-target strikes and boosts overall damage. Her story ties into the MARIA-n event and her confrontation with the Space Queen.

Scarlet: Goddeath

• Pick-Up Schedule: November 5 – November 26, 2026
• Manufacturer: Pilgrim
• Affiliation: Goddess
• Weapon: AR: Beyond the Fade

Scarlet: Goddeath is a Fire-code Burst III Assault Rifle Attacker focused on Pierce damage. Burst activation strengthens her attacks further. She features Eden enhancements and a dark-matter-infused sword.

Rapunzel: Sanctuary

• Manufacturer: Pilgrim
• Affiliation: Goddess
• Weapon: RL: Holy Grace

Rapunzel: Sanctuary is a free Fire-code Burst II Rocket Launcher Supporter. She heals allies on attack, provides team damage buffs, and gains stronger support effects during Burst. Players can obtain up to four copies through login rewards, event participation, and 4th Anniversary Nikke Selection Boxes.

Make sure to follow the event requirements and claim every available copy before the relevant activities end.

▍Main Story Chapters 49–50 and the MARIA-n Event

Chapters 49 and 50 advance the Third Surface Recapture War and conclude the Underground Ark storyline. New bosses include Nostalgia and the Goddess of Victory. Completing the new chapters yields Recruit Vouchers and other materials.

The MARIA-n story event explores Marian’s past and her connection with the Commander. It runs alongside the anniversary period and contributes to free pulls and the free Rapunzel copies. A related choice-based minigame, Fading Affection, lets players revisit memory fragments and unlock alternate outcomes in a visual-novel style format.

▍Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary New Costumes

Four new costumes are scheduled for the anniversary update, with options distributed across gacha costumes and the Battle Pass.

• Marian: Queen - Last Affection

• Snow White: Heavy Arms - Lacrimosa

• Neon: Vision Eye - Dear Grace

• Nayuta - Trivisa

▍NIKKE x Stellar Blade Music Collaboration

The anniversary also brings a music collaboration with SHIFT UP's other action title, Stellar Blade.

The collaboration, titled TRACING THE STARS x Stellar Blade, features a collection of 22 tracks, including four free tracks. It also includes custom note skins, minigame backgrounds, and a special character addition.

The four free tracks are particularly worth checking out, while the availability and requirements for other collaboration content should be confirmed in-game after launch.

▍Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary Rewards and Free Pulls Breakdown

Commanders can earn the equivalent of up to 259 free recruitment attempts through login bonuses, event shops, minigames, story clear rewards, livestream milestones, and selection boxes.

Highlights include:

• Up to 4 free copies of Rapunzel: Sanctuary
• Free pulls allocated across Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Pilgrim Selective banners
• Advanced Recruit Vouchers from various sources (livestream 100k viewer milestone grants ×10)
• Gems, growth materials, modules, and profile items

Active CD-Keys from the livestream (redeemable until late November) include:

• TOTHEFRONTLINE
• RECLAIMTHESURFACE
• GODDESSMARCHON
• FORGETMENOT
• NIKKE4EVER

Redeem via in-game Notices or the official Discord channel.

▍FAQs About Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary

1. When does the NIKKE 4th Anniversary update release?

The update is scheduled to launch worldwide on October 29, 2026.

2. Which new SSR Nikkes are coming in the anniversary update?

The three major SSR characters announced are Marian: Queen, Scarlet: Goddeath, and Rapunzel: Sanctuary. Rapunzel: Sanctuary is available as a free SSR reward through anniversary events.

3. How many free pulls can players get during the anniversary?

Players can earn up to 259 free recruitment attempts throughout the anniversary event. The total is spread across the celebration, so check the event rules and reward requirements in-game.

4. Is Rapunzel: Sanctuary free?

Yes. Rapunzel: Sanctuary is the anniversary's free SSR Nikke, and players can obtain up to four copies through anniversary events.

5. Which new costumes are included in the 4th Anniversary update?

The announced costumes are Marian: Queen – Last Affection, Snow White: Heavy Arms – Lacrimosa, Neon, and Nayuta. The first two are gacha costumes, while the latter two are Battle Pass costumes.

▍Conclusion

The Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 4th Anniversary update brings new SSR Nikkes, up to 259 free recruitment attempts, major story chapters, exclusive costumes, and a Stellar Blade music collaboration. With the global launch scheduled for October 29, Commanders should prepare their recruitment resources and review event requirements in advance.

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