Goddess of Victory: Nikke 3.5th Anniversary Revealed – Complete Walkthrough, Rewards & Beginner Guide (2026)
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is celebrating its 3.5th Anniversary in April 2026 with the themed event “Your Cheers, Their Path” (also tagged as #NIKKEArkStar). The official livestream aired on April 18, 2026, at 19:00 (UTC+9) on the NIKKE YouTube channel, revealing new Nikkes, story content, massive free rewards, and celebratory activities.
Whether you’re a veteran Commander or returning after a break, this complete walkthrough covers everything you need: event dates, new units, how to participate, reward progression, banner tips, and optimization strategies.
When Does the 3.5th Anniversary Start?
- Livestream Date: April 18, 2026 (already happened)
- In-Game Event Period: Expected to begin shortly after the stream (likely late April 2026, following patterns from previous half-anniversaries)
- Related Pre-Event: “Good World” and other April activities ran from early April, setting up the anniversary hype.
The celebration focuses on fan cheers supporting Nikkes on their path, with cheer-themed visuals, new outfits (including cheer versions for Neon and Rapi), and Anis heavily featured in promotions — hinting at Over Spec Anis as a major unit.
New Content Revealed for 3.5th Anniversary
The anniversary brings:
- New Story Side Event: “Your Cheers, Their Path” — explores Anis’s past and ties into Ark/Star themes.
- New Nikkes: Strong hints toward Over Spec Anis (likely a limited SSR) and at least one new Pilgrim unit. Past anniversaries introduced multiple SSRs, including Pilgrims and a free unit.
- New Costumes & Skins: Cheerleader-style outfits and potential Over Spec skins.
- Mini-Game & Activities: Expected celebratory mini-games, similar to previous anniversaries.
- Global Campaign: Server-wide rewards based on player engagement.
Expect 80–120+ free summons through logins, milestones, and event rewards — a hallmark of NIKKE anniversaries.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough: How to Participate & Maximize Rewards
- Log In Daily After Update
Claim anniversary login bonuses, free recruit vouchers, gems, and materials. Past events gave significant free pulls right at launch. - Complete the Main Story Event (“Your Cheers, Their Path”)
- Progress through the limited-time story chapters.
- Earn event currency/tokens by clearing stages.
- Use tokens in the event shop for recruit vouchers, SSR molds, skill materials, and cosmetics.
- Clear Event Missions & Milestones
- Daily/weekly tasks for extra pulls and resources.
- Special recruitment milestones (e.g., recruit 10/50/100 times for guaranteed rewards like Advanced Vouchers or selective Pilgrim pulls).
- Engage with Mini-Games & Side Activities
- Cheer-themed mini-games reward points or direct items.
- Participate in popularity polls or global events for bonus gifts.
- Spend Wisely in the Event Shop
Priority order (typical for anniversary shops):
- Advanced Recruit Vouchers
- SSR Molds / Selector Boxes
- Skill Upgrade Materials
- Limited Cosmetics / Frames
- Return to the Ark & Upgrade
Use new materials to level up pulled units. Focus on syncing new Nikkes into meta teams (e.g., buffers like Crown if featured).
Pro Tip: The game allows easy backtracking via archives (costs Memory Film, earned in events). Don’t stress about missing 100% on day one.
- Banner Type: Special Recruit (limited-time)
- Rates: 4% SSR base, ~2% featured rate-up
- Pity System: Soft pity ~60–100 pulls; Hard pity at 200 pulls (60,000 Gems) via Gold Mileage Tickets (carries over).
- Expected New Units:
- Over Spec Anis (highly teased)
- New Pilgrim SSR
- Possible free or welfare SSR (e.g., flashback unit tied to Anis’s story)
Pull Strategy:
- Save 15,000–25,000 Gems (roughly 100–160+ pulls) before the banner.
- Prioritize the featured Pilgrim/Over Spec banner — Pilgrims have very limited rerun windows.
- Redeem all active CDK codes for extra vouchers (check in-game Notice → CD-Key Portal).
- If pity is low, focus on one banner rather than splitting gems.
Community consensus: Skip non-anniversary banners leading up to this and go all-in on the 3.5th celebration for the best value.
Expected Free Rewards & What to Claim First
- 80–120+ Free Pulls via logins, event clears, and milestones.
- Selective Recruit banners or boxes guaranteeing strong units (e.g., Pilgrims like Crown, Red Hood variants).
- Gems, upgrade materials, and Cabin Coins-style currency for cosmetics.
- Potential free Over Spec skin or Pilgrim unit.
First Priorities:
- Claim all login/mail rewards immediately.
- Complete story for event currency.
- Pull on the anniversary banner with saved resources.
- Upgrade new units and integrate them into your squad.
Tips for New & Returning Players
- F2P-Friendly: The anniversary is one of the most generous periods — you can make huge progress without spending.
- Team Building: New buffers or DPS will shine in Union Raid, Solo Raid, and Story. Test synergies in the simulation room.
- Resource Management: Stockpile Gems and Vouchers now. Focus on core progression (Sync, Overload gear, Skill levels) alongside event farming.
- Global Perks: Watch for server-wide thank-you gifts based on total player participation.
Why the 3.5th Anniversary Matters
Half-anniversaries in NIKKE often deliver bigger freebies and story depth than some full anniversaries. With the “Ark Star” theme and Anis spotlight, this update promises emotional storytelling, flashy new units, and rewarding gameplay loops.
The combination of cheer-themed visuals, new Over Spec mechanics, and generous rewards makes this a perfect time to jump back in or start fresh.
Conclusion: Don’t Miss the Cheers – Your Path Starts Here
The Goddess of Victory: Nikke 3.5th Anniversary is shaping up to be a massive celebration packed with free summons, powerful new Nikkes (especially Over Spec Anis), heartfelt story, and tons of player rewards. Log in daily, save your pulls, and fully engage with “Your Cheers, Their Path” to maximize everything.
Have you watched the livestream? Which new unit are you most excited for — Over Spec Anis, the new Pilgrim, or the free welfare? Drop your predictions, pull plans, or questions in the comments below!
Stay tuned for post-launch updates as more exact dates, full unit kits, and reward lists drop after the April 18 stream! Commander, your cheers light their path — let’s make this anniversary unforgettable.
