Level Infinite has officially revealed the Summer Season 2025 update for GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, and it’s set to make waves both in-game and around the globe. Launching on July 17th, this jam-packed update introduces a mysterious ghost-themed story, brand-new SSR characters, returning and original swimsuit costumes, new gameplay content, and even real-world events in multiple major cities. Read on for the full details!
Announced during a special livestream, the update is themed around a supernatural mystery titled "BOOM! THE GHOST!". Players will investigate an abandoned cruise ship on the Surface, where strange phenomena force NIKKEs to improvise ghost-hunting equipment in order to solve a growing threat. What begins as routine turns into a chilling adventure full of suspense and summer flair.
The update introduces two new SSR NIKKEs:
SSR Dorothy: Serendipity - Drawn to a silhouette seen in a mysterious photograph, Dorothy searches for her precious wings, Pinne, aboard the ghost ship.
SSR Elegg: Boom and Shock - A tech-savvy NIKKE investigating the isolated cruise liner’s strange electrical patterns and hidden secrets.
These new characters are likely to shift the meta and offer fresh gameplay strategies for both casual and competitive players.
A NIKKE summer update wouldn’t be complete without fanservice and Level Infinite is making sure to deliver:
Three new swimsuit costumes will debut, check them out down below:
Four returning swimsuit outfits from previous events will be available, offering longtime players a chance to complete their collections.
The studio also confirmed a new boss challenge, a mini-game, and themed content to extend the replay value of this seasonal event.
Alongside in-game content, NIKKE is going big with real-world activations:
Melodies of Victory - Orchestral Concert
NIKKE’s first official concert will be streamed globally for free on YouTube. This special orchestral performance underscores the studio’s investment in growing NIKKE’s narrative and fan experience beyond the game.
Doro Family Summer Tour
Running July 18th-25th, this traveling event will hit New York City, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, and Bangkok. In NYC, a 10-meter-tall Doro Cruise Ship will appear on the Hudson River on July 18th-19th, making for an unforgettable kickoff.
Anime NYC (August 21st–24th)
NIKKE will host a dedicated booth at the Javits Center, complete with exclusive merchandise, cosplay opportunities, and in-person community engagement.
Since its launch, GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE has surpassed 45 million downloads globally and continues to gain momentum with regular updates and seasonal content. The game’s unique mix of third-person shooter combat, gacha mechanics, and character-driven storytelling has helped it maintain a passionate, worldwide fanbase.
The Summer Season update is shaping up to be NIKKE’s most revealing and ambitious ones yet, bridging supernatural storytelling, fanservice, music, and real-world engagement in a way few mobile games attempt.
With so much planned for both digital and physical spaces, this could be the summer that NIKKE cements its legacy as a genre-defining live-service title. Do you think they have the gas to power through it all?
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