Table of Contents
TL;DR
- SSR Arcana: Fortune Mate and Snow Crane added to standard recruit
- New SSR Anis: Star
- Tetra (overspec), Defender, Rocket Launcher, Electric Code
- New SSR Neon: Vision Eye
- Missilis (overspec), Attacker, Rocket Launcher, Electric Code
- New SSR Avistar
- Elysion, Supporter, Machine Gun, Electric Code
- New Costumes
- Liberalio – Dreaming Lake (Costume Gacha)
- Anis: Star – Starlight (Costume Gacha)
- Anis: Star – T.T. STAR (Costume Gacha)
- Dorothy – Luna Light (Luna Light Pass)
- Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light (May Mission Pass)
- Costume Rerun
- Grave – Beautiful You
- Snow White – White Knight
- Diesel – Midnight Strawberry
- Emma – Office Therapy
- Brid – Black Moon
- Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous
- New Events
- New Fully Voiced Story Event: STAR ANIS
- Mini Game: TRACING THE STARS
- Merch Bag
- Archives
- LORD, FOR JUSTICE
- 3.5th Anniversary Event
- 14 Days Login Event – STAR NIGHT
- FULL BURST DAY Event
- April 25 – 27
- May 2 – 4
- May 9 – 11
- Daily Bonus Reward – same days as full burst day
- Skill Reset – April 23 to April 30
- 5X5 SUPPLIES Event
- Champion Arena
- Season 28 starts April 23
- Season 29 starts May 7
- Coordinated Operation
- Blacksmith: April 24 to April 26
- Alteisen: May 8 to May 10
- Solo Raid – Starts April 30
- Outpost Theme Event
- New Contents & Features
- Campaign Chapters 45 and 46
- Lost Sectors 28 and EX-16
- New Harmony Cube
- New Tribe Tower Floors
- Tribe Tower: from 1350 to 1450
- Manufacturer Towers: from 1250 to 1350
- Nikkepedia View Mode and Nikke Details will be optimized
- Added a search feature for Nikke skills
- Increased Anomaly Interception rewards
- New Lobby Backgrounds
- New profile card objects
- New titles
- New Union Icons
Maintenance Start
April 23, 0:00 (UTC+9)
Maintenance End
April 23, 7:00 (UTC+9)
SSR Arcana: Fortune Mate and Snow Crane will be available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and from Mold items. (Unavailable in New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), and Mileage Shop.)
1. New Nikkes
1.1 SSR Anis: Star
SSR Anis: Star, the Ark’s shining star that drives away the darkness, joins Special Recruit.
Anis: Star boosts her own attacking capability or her allies’ survivability depending on the squad’s structure.
When using her Burst Skill, she generates stars around herself that attack the enemy automatically.
– Class: Defender
– Weapon: Twinkle Star (RL)
– Code: Electric
– Manufacturer: Tetra Line (Over-Spec)
* Special Recruit duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit
* Recruit Rules:
① You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Special Recruit. (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used)
② There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Special Recruit and a 1% chance of acquiring SSR Anis: Star.
③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.
④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Anis: Star in the Mileage Shop.
⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.
⑥ In the version update after Special Recruit ends, Anis: Star will be available in Ordinary Recruit and from Mold items. (Unavailable in New Commander Special Recruit, Social Point Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), and Mileage Shop)
* 3.5th Anniversary Promo! Get one free daily Special Recruit attempt for SSR Anis: Star.
* Gold Mileage Tickets are not earned from free recruit attempts.
1.2 SSR Neon: Vision Eye
SSR Neon: Vision Eye, the super firepower hidden within a healthy body, joins Special Recruit.
Neon: Vision Eye strengthens herself by charging her firepower gauge.
When using her Burst Skill, she enhances her own attacking capability.
– Class: Attacker
– Weapon: All Breaker (RL)
– Code: Electric
– Manufacturer: Missilis (Over-Spec)
* Special Recruit duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Special Recruit
* Recruit Rules:
① You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Special Recruit. (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used)
② There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Special Recruit and a 1% chance of acquiring SSR Neon: Vision Eye.
③ You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Special Recruit.
④ You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Neon: Vision Eye in the Mileage Shop.
⑤ When Special Recruit ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.
⑥ In the version update after Special Recruit ends, Neon: Vision Eye will be available in Ordinary Recruit and from Mold items. (Unavailable in New Commander Special Recruit, Social Point Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), and Mileage Shop)
* 3.5th Anniversary Promo! Get one free daily Special Recruit attempt for SSR Neon: Vision Eye.
* Gold Mileage Tickets are not earned from free recruit attempts.
1.3 SSR Avistar
SSR Avistar, who primarily serves in the inspection unit but currently works as a pop star manager, joins the battlefield.
Avistar is a Supporter who strengthens her pop star.
When using her Burst Skill, she enhances her own survivability.
– Class: Supporter
– Weapon: Lonely Pride (MG)
– Code: Electric
– Manufacturer: Elysion
Avistar can be obtained through the STAR ANIS story event, 14 Days Login, and 3.5th Anniversary event. Refer to the New Events information below to find out how.
* When to obtain: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
When the 3.5th Anniversary event ends, Avistar will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mold items, and Mileage Shop.
* Avistar’s Spare Body will be available in the Mileage Shop.
1.4 Temporary Participation Nikkes
During the recruit duration, you can make Nikkes in the Pick Up participate in the Union Shooting Range temporarily.
* Temporary participation duration:
① Anis: Star: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
② Neon: Vision Eye: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
2. New Costumes
2.1 Limited Costume: Liberalio – Dreaming Lake
A harmonious dream blooming across tranquil waters.
Get Liberalio – Dreaming Lake with full VO, Burst Skill cutscene, standing pose, and SD special motion from Costume Gacha.
※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
2.2 Limited Costume: Anis: Star – Starlight
A starlit world, gazed upon by the one who loves the Ark.
Get Anis: Star – Starlight with full VO, Burst Skill cutscene, standing pose, and SD special motion from Costume Gacha.
※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
2.3 Limited Costume: Anis: Star – T.T. STAR
May her light truly shine this time.
Get Anis: Star – T.T. STAR with full VO and standing pose from Costume Gacha.
※ For more details about Costume Gacha, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
2.4 Limited Costume: Dorothy – Luna Light
A twisted expression. Reluctant gestures. Even these count as a reward.
Dorothy – Luna Light can be obtained from the LUNA LIGHT PASS with full VO. For more details about the pass, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
2.5 Limited Costume: Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light
An expression and smile armed with baseless confidence.
Rapi: Red Hood – Shining Light can be obtained with the May Mission Pass. For more details about the pass, please refer to the New Commodities information below.
3. Limited Costume Rerun
3.1 Limited Costume: Grave – Beautiful You
You truly are beautiful.
Grave – Beautiful You will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
3.2 Limited Costume: Snow White – White Knight
The White Knight’s sole duty is to protect.
Snow White – White Knight will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
3.3 Limited Costume: Diesel – Midnight Strawberry
May you always shine beautifully like the stars in the night sky.
Diesel – Midnight Strawberry will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
3.4 Limited Costume: Emma – Office Therapy
A risky therapy that knows no time or place.
Emma – Office Therapy will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
3.5 Limited Costume: Brid – Black Moon
In pitch-black darkness, only the moon remains brilliant.
Brid – Black Moon will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
3.6 Limited Costume: Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous
Dangerous, but utterly charming.
Rosanna – Ms. Dangerous will be available in the Cash Shop again for a limited time.
Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
4. New Events
4.1 New Fully Voiced Story Event: STAR ANIS
To carry on Pretty’s legacy, Anis chooses to become a pop star.
After forming T.T. STAR with Mint and Prika, and with Producer Hanson’s support, they vow to take the Ark’s pop star industry by storm.
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Explore the STAR ANIS map and participate in various activities. By searching the map, players can acquire Gems, development materials, and unexpected Lost Relics.
* Item exchange in the Event Shop will end on May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
① Story Event Part 1: STORY I
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Clear the STORY I stages in the STAR ANIS event to obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials!
② Story Event Part 2: STORY II
* Event duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Clear the STORY II stages in the STAR ANIS event to obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials!
③ Challenge Stage
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Challenge Stage is opened in STAR ANIS. Challenge the difficult boss stages to obtain various development materials!
④ Animation
A new animation has been added to the STAR ANIS event. To view, check STAR ANIS → STORY I-Normal Stage and STAR ANIS → STORY II-Normal Stage.
4.2 Mini Game: TRACING THE STARS
TRACING THE STARS is a rhythm-based mini game where you play music and help Anis, Prika, and Mint practice their choreography.
TRACING THE STARS will be available permanently after the update and may be played even after the event concludes. Complete limited-time missions playable only during the event period to earn rewards.
* Limited-Time Mission duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 04:59:59 (UTC+9)
4.3 Merch Bag
New content allowing you to collect T.T. STAR merch and decorate your bag with them has been added to the STAR ANIS event.
Organize and collect merch to receive collection rewards!
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
4.4 Archives – LORD, FOR JUSTICE
The Story Event, LORD, FOR JUSTICE, is now available in the Archives.
Participate in STAR ANIS to obtain Memory Films and unlock story events in the Archives.
* Available from: After the maintenance on April 23, 2026
* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Recollection → Archives
4.5 Storyline
The following main story chapters and event stories have been added to Storyline.
Main Story: Chapters 45 and 46
Event Story: L.T.K -License to Kill-, LORD, FOR JUSTICE, COINS IN RUSH, SIN EDITOR, ENTER HEAVEN, GOOD WORLD, STAR ANIS
* Available from: After the maintenance on April 23, 2026
* How to enter: Lobby → Outpost → Command Center → Storyline
4.6 3.5th Anniversary Event
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Log into the game during the 3.5th Anniversary event to get SSR Avistar and 10 Advanced Recruit Vouchers!
4.7 14 Days Login Event – STAR NIGHT
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Log in for any 14 days during the event and get rewards. Log in consecutively for 14 days to get the 3.5th Anniversary Nikke Selection Box (choose between Avistar, Rei, Kilo, and Mori), Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and development materials.
4.8 FULL BURST DAY Event
* Event duration:
From April 25, 2026, 5:00:00 to April 27, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
From May 2, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 4, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
From May 9, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 11, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
During the FULL BURST DAY events, players can obtain additional rewards in Interception and Simulation Room.
4.9 Daily Bonus Reward
* Event duration:
From April 25, 2026, 5:00:00 to April 27, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
From May 2, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 4, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
From May 9, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 11, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Complete all daily missions during the event to obtain additional development materials and Recruit Vouchers!
4.10 Skill Reset
* Skill Reset duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to April 30, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to reset: Enter Nikke → Character Info → Skill. Use a Skill Uninstaller to reset a character.
* Three Skill Uninstallers will be distributed through in-game mail during the duration of the event.
4.11 5X5 SUPPLIES Event
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Log in every day and complete missions during the event to earn tickets. Flip tiles on the supply board and refresh the board upon meeting the specified condition. Get different rewards including Advanced Recruit Vouchers and development materials!
5. STAR TRAIL Event
Receive Star Trails when you purchase designated items during the event. Collect a certain amount of Star Trails to receive the following rewards:
Reward: Trail’s End (Selection box item. Choose one of Dorothy, Crown, or Mihara: Bonding Chain), limited-edition STAR TRAIL avatar frame, title, sticker, profile background, and more.
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 21, 2026, 04:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to obtain Star Trails: Purchase Dreaming Lake Costume Gacha Ticket, TWINKLE STAR Costume Gacha Ticket, LUNA LIGHT PASS, Step Up Package under Limited-Time Packs, or packages under STAR ANIS and New Nikke Upgrade.
For more details, please check the STAR TRAIL event information in the game.
6. Champion Arena (Beta Season 28&29)
* Beta Season 28 available from: April 23, 2026
* Beta Season 29 available from: May 7, 2026
Champion Arena is a gameplay where Commanders who rank 4th or higher in SP Arena compete with each other. Simulated battles are held in order according to the schedules of the League, Promotion Tournament, and Champions’ Duel. During Promotion Tournament and Champions’ Duel, players can predict the winner through the Cheer system. Special avatar frames will be given according to the number of ranking achievements accumulated.
7. Coordinated Operation
Form a team of five Commanders and challenge the boss together! Players can either team up with friends and Union members or join the challenge through automatic matching. Defeat the boss and get Broken Core to exchange Gems and development materials in the Recycling Shop. Rusted Bones, which are given according to the player’s ranking, can be used to exchange for additional development materials and equipment in the Recycling Shop.
* Event duration:
Black Smith: From April 24, 2026, 12:00:00 to April 26, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
Alteisen: From May 8, 2026, 12:00:00 to May 10, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
* How to join: Lobby → Event → Coordinated Operation
8. Solo Raid
Solo Raid Season 36 will be available from April 30, 2026, 12:00:00 (UTC+9)! Mobilize parties to challenge the boss and obtain Harmony Cube materials, Favorite Item maintenance materials, and Collection Item maintenance materials. The Challenge ranking is determined based on the total damage dealt. Rewards like Special Frames and Gems will be distributed according to the ranking.
* Duration: From April 30, 2026, 12:00:00 to May 7, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
9. Outpost Theme Event
Check out the Outpost, which has been decorated by the Nikkes with festival ornaments and firecrackers to celebrate the 3.5th anniversary!
10. New Contents & Features
10.1 New Campaign Chapters
Added Campaign Chapters 45 and 46.
– CHAPTER 45: The “Price” Of Sin Must Always Be Paid
– CHAPTER 46: Abandon the Past to Be “Reborn”
Entry requirements: Complete Chapter 44.
10.2 New Lost Sectors
Added Lost Sectors 28 and EX-16.
10.3 Added New Harmony Cube.
10.4 New Floors in Tribe Tower
Tribe Tower stages have been expanded from Floor 1350 to Floor 1450.
Manufacturer Towers stages have been expanded from Floor 1250 to Floor 1350.
10.5 View Mode in the Nikkepedia and Nikke Details screens will be optimized.
– In Combat View Mode, actual battle firing mechanics will be applied.
– SD Model View Mode will be updated to match real field environments more closely.
10.6 Added a feature to search Nikke skills.
10.7 Increased Anomaly Interception rewards.
10.8 Added new Lobby Backgrounds.
10.9 Added new profile card objects to Profile Decoration.
10.10 Added new titles.
10.11 Added new Union Icons.
11. New Commodities
11.1 Costume Gacha: Liberalio – Dreaming Lake
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Obtain rewards such as Liberalio – Dreaming Lake, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and Equipment Level-up Materials after 10 draws.
* You can obtain gacha draws by using the special item, Palette of Harmony. Palette of Harmony can be purchased in the Ticket Shop.
For more details, please check the rules and probability information of Costume Gacha in the game.
As part of the 3.5th Anniversary event, receive 6 Palette of Harmony in the Costume Gacha shop for free!
11.2 Special Costume Gacha: TWINKLE STAR
* Event duration: From April 30, 2026, 5:00:00 to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
Obtain rewards such as Anis: Star – Starlight, Anis: Star – T.T. STAR, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and Equipment Level-Up Materials after 10 draws.
* You can obtain gacha draws by using the special item, Bottle of Starlight. Bottle of Starlight can be purchased in the Ticket Shop.
For more details, please check the rules and probability information of Costume Gacha in the game.
As part of the 3.5th Anniversary event, receive 6 Bottle of Starlight in the Costume Gacha shop for free!
11.3 LUNA LIGHT PASS
* Event duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 14, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
After purchasing the Premium LUNA LIGHT PASS, complete daily missions to level it up and obtain Advanced Recruit Vouchers. Obtain Dorothy’s limited costume, Luna Light, upon reaching the maximum level.
11.4 May Mission Pass
* Sale duration: From May 1, 2026, 0:00:00 to May 31, 2026, 23:59:59 (UTC+9)
After purchasing the Premium Mission Pass, complete daily missions to level it up and obtain Recruit Vouchers. Obtain Rapi: Red Hood’s limited costume, Shining Light, upon reaching the maximum level.
11.5 New character packages will be available after the April 23, 2026 maintenance.
* Sale duration: From the end of the April 23, 2026 maintenance to May 21, 2026, 4:59:59 (UTC+9)
For more details, please check the in-game Cash Shop.
12. Optimizations & Misc. Updates
12.1 Detailed information regarding optimizations and bug fixes will be given upon completion of the maintenance.
