Level Infinite's gun-girl RPG, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, (hereinafter referred to as Nikke) announced the release of its latest version, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
The update features the limited-time arrival of the new SSR Nikke, Scarlet: Black Shadow, and the return of Modernia.
Latest Version NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD Available!
Following the completion of maintenance on Thursday, December 28, 2023, the NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD version will be implemented.
New story events, new Nikkes, and new costumes will be introduced.
New SSR Nikkes, Scarlet: Black Shadow and Modernia, Arrive in Limited-Time Recruitment
New SSR Nikke, Scarlet: Black Shadow
The new SSR Nikke, Scarlet: Black Shadow, (Japanese Voice: Reina Ueda) will appear in limited-time recruitment.
Scarlet: Black Shadow is a Nikke who excels at delivering diverse and powerful attacks based on the number of attacks performed.
When using her Burst Skill, the attack count conditions are relaxed.
- Class: Attacker
- Weapon: Sword: Fleetly Fading (RL)
- Code: Wind
- Manufacturer: Pilgrim
The limited-time recruitment period for Scarlet: Black Shadow will run from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
SSR Nikke, Modernia
SSR Nikke, Modernia, (Japanese Voice: Kana Hanazawa) is making a return appearance.
Modernia deals heavy damage to enemies through additional damage and unique attack capability boosts.
When using her Burst Skill, she can attack multiple enemies and projectiles simultaneously using her magazine.
- Class: Attacker
- Weapon: New Dawn (MG)
- Code: Fire
- Manufacturer: Pilgrim
The New Year special recruitment period for Modernia will run from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Additionally, to commemorate the New Year, a special step-up recruitment will be held from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
During the limited-time recruitment, by consuming paid or free jewels to recruit up to 4 stages, you can select and obtain one designated SSR Nikke from the New Year SSR Nikke Selection Box.
This is a limited-time special event, so do not miss out!
Please check in-game for more details.
New Costumes Available
Noise: Classic Diva
Noise's limited-time costume, Classic Diva, will appear in the new Costume Gacha feature.
By drawing the Costume Gacha 10 times, you can acquire all rewards, including Noise: Classic Diva, Advanced Recruitment Vouchers, and equipment level-up materials.
Noise: Classic Diva includes new voice lines, a Burst Skill cutscene, standing portrait pose, and special SD animations, making it a must-have for fans of Noise!
The availability period is from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Guillotine: Dark Tracer
The limited costume, Guillotine: Dark Tracer, will be available in the January Mission Pass.
After purchasing the January Premium Pass, leveling up the pass through daily missions will reward you with recruitment tickets, mold items, and other rewards.
Reach the maximum level to acquire Guillotine's limited costume, Dark Tracer, so aim for the max level!
The availability period is from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
Cute Sunflower
The limited costume, Cute Sunflower, will be available via the SUNRISE PASS.
After purchasing the SUNRISE PASS Premium Pass and reaching the maximum level, you can obtain Liter's limited costume, Cute Sunflower, so aim for the max level!
The availability period is from 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
New Story Event, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, Begins!
Following the completion of maintenance on Thursday, December 28, 2023, the new story event, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, will be held.
By participating in the event and clearing stages, you can obtain event-exclusive items.
The acquired event items can be exchanged in the event shop for various rewards, such as recruitment tickets and skill growth materials.
Additionally, Challenge Stages will be unlocked in the NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD event, so take on high-difficulty boss stages to earn various growth materials!
The event period runs from after maintenance on Thursday, December 28, 2023, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Story
A party is being held at the Outpost to usher in the New Year.
There, you run across Scarlet, who managed to sneak into the Outpost.
In order to watch the sunrise, Scarlet heads to the surface once more and shares past memories of time spent with her sister.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke Official Website
7-Day Login Event, DAILY LOGIN NEW DAYS, Held
By logging in during the event period, you can earn daily rewards for up to 7 days.
You can acquire various rewards, including Advanced Recruitment Vouchers and growth materials, so make sure to log in and claim them.
The event period runs from after maintenance on Thursday, December 28, 2023, to 4:59 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Additionally, the New Year FULL BURST DAY event and New Year Daily Bonus Reward event will be held from 5:00 AM on Saturday, December 30, 2023, to 4:59 AM on Monday, January 8, 2024.
During the event period, reward acquisition amounts in Interception and Simulation Room will be doubled, and completing all daily missions will grant additional rewards, so do not miss out.
NYA NYA PARADISE Added to Archive
The story event, NYA NYA PARADISE, will be added to the archive following the completion of maintenance on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
By participating in the story event, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, you can earn Memory Films used to unlock archived story events, so be sure to progress through the new story event first.
Nikke New Year Relay Broadcasts Held! Peel-Off Ads Also on Display
To celebrate the arrival of the New Year and the implementation of the latest version, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, a 5-day relay of video postings and live streams by influencers such as Moe Iori (@iorimoe_five) and Yomii (@431tv) will be held from Monday, January 1, 2024, to Friday, January 5, 2024.
Various content, including information on NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, drawings themed after the new Nikke, Scarlet: Black Shadow, piano performances, and cosplay, is scheduled to be published on each influencer's channel.
Additionally, surprises are prepared at the end of each video and live stream, so be sure to watch them in real-time!
Each Influencer's Posting/Streaming Date
- January 1, 2024 (Monday): Moe Iori
- January 2, 2024 (Tuesday): Lovematsu
- January 2, 2024 (Tuesday): Mhashi
- January 3, 2024 (Wednesday): Naoki Saito 2
- January 3, 2024 (Wednesday): k4sen
- January 4, 2024 (Thursday): Yomii
Nikke Peel-Off Ads Currently on Display!
From Monday, December 25, 2023, to Sunday, January 7, 2024, Nikke peel-off ads are on display at the Tobu Ikebukuro Station Round Wide Board.
Scanning the QR code on-site will reward you with a New Year's card from a Nikke, so don't miss it if you drop by Ikebukuro!
Additionally, outdoor advertisements are scheduled to be deployed for a limited time in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Osaka's Dotonbori until Sunday, January 14, 2024, so be sure to check them out as well.
For more details on the latest Nikke version, NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD, please check the Official Website or official X (@NIKKE_en).
【NEW YEAR, NEW SWORD PV】
Flowers bear no crimson for more than a passing fortnight.
Since it is flourishing in its full splendor, we hast to strive to live our lives to the fullest.
Here's to the years that still bloom red! 🌹
HD Ver
🔗: https://t.co/uzSkjPcZFY#NIKKE pic.twitter.com/i1NFHbAPXN— GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE (@NIKKE_en) December 27, 2023