COSM-GAME GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE is a free-to-play sci-fi shooter RPG developed by SHIFT UP and published globally by Level Infinite. Players command squads of Nikkes, humanoid weapons fighting from the underground Ark to reclaim Earth's surface from the Raptures. Progression focuses on recruiting and strengthening characters while advancing the campaign and completing combat modes. Its defining gameplay centers on cover-based third-person shooting that combines weapon roles with character Burst Skills and squad composition.
Game summary
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Latest update
The current App Store build is version 150.6(10), dated August 12, 2026, for the PERSONA ON FRONTLINE update cycle. The August 13 update adds SSR Queen (Makoto Niijima), SSR Yukiko Amagi, SR Aigis, and the MIDNIGHT PHANTOM RUNNER mini-game, with the collaboration scheduled to run through September 10, 2026 at 04:59:59 UTC+9.
The next update, GREAT VILLAIN UNION, is officially scheduled for September 3, 2026 after maintenance. It will introduce SSR Drake: Great Villain, the GREAT VILLAIN UNION story event, a seven-day login event, and additional rotating combat activities.
Release date and status
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE launched globally on Android and iOS on November 4, 2022, with the native Windows PC client following on February 15, 2023. The mainland China version launched as GODDESS OF VICTORY: NEW HOPE on May 22, 2025 for PC, Android, and iOS through a separate regional service.
| Global release | Nov 4, 2022 |
| PC launch release | Feb 15, 2023 · PC |
| China launch release | May 22, 2025 · 07:00 UTC+8 · PC, Android, iOS / iPadOS |
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| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | WorldwideOfficial PC clientGoogle Play Games on PCGoogle PlayGoogle Play cloud versionApp StoreChina official clientWeGameChina App Store |
Platforms and availability
The global service supports PC, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Windows players can use the native NIKKE client or Google Play Games on PC, while Android and Apple mobile devices use their respective storefronts. Google Play also lists an official cloud gaming version, while the mainland China release uses separate regional distribution including its China client and WeGame.
Gameplay and setting
Combat uses third-person shooting from cover, with squads built around weapon types, character skills, and timed Full Burst sequences. Players recruit and strengthen Nikkes through levels, skills, equipment, bonds, and account progression, then use those squads across the Campaign, Interception, Simulation Room, raids, arenas, and cooperative activities. The setting follows humanity from the underground Ark as the Commander leads Nikkes against the Raptures occupying Earth's surface.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The official trailer introduces the squad-based gunplay and post-apocalyptic setting, while the gallery shows the roster interface, Outpost, field exploration, core cast artwork, and GREAT VILLAIN UNION character art.
Developer and publisher
SHIFT UP develops GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, with Level Infinite publishing the global service. The mainland China release has separate regional publishing and operation involving Tencent Games and Migu Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd.
| Developer | SHIFT UP |
| Publishers | Level InfiniteTencent GamesMigu Interactive Entertainment Co., Ltd. |
| Official website | GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE |
Download and availability
The global Windows client is available from NIKKE's official download page, with Google Play Games providing another PC access route. Android uses Google Play, iPhone and iPad use the App Store, and Google Play also distributes the official NIKKE cloud version. The mainland China service is available through its regional client, WeGame, and the China App Store.
System / Device Requirements
Native Windows, Google Play Games on PC, Android, and Apple mobile devices use separate compatibility baselines, so each supported route is listed independently below.
| PC native client specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 or equivalent | Intel Core i5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER / GTX 1650 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB |
| PC Google Play Games specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (v2004) |
| CPU | 4 physical CPU cores |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 or comparable |
| Storage | SSD with 10 GB available |
| Windows account | Windows administrator account |
| Hardware virtualization | Required |
| Android specification | Practical minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit OS |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 22 GB free for a new installation |
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| iPhone OS | iOS 12.0 or later |
| iPad OS | iPadOS 12.0 or later |
| Storage | 22 GB free for a new installation |