February 20 Update Patch Notes

The second collab of Nikke x Evangelion is around the corner, flooding us with a many new skins but also skin reruns. The next main story expansion is also finally here with chapters named “A conversation that lays the foundation for evolution” and “A traitor who is betrayed“.

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TLDR

• New SSR Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE
  • Abnormal, Attacker, Machine Gun, Wind Code
  • Buffs offensives; deals delayed damage based on Anti A.T. Field
• New SSR Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name)
  • Abnormal, Attacker, Assault Rifle, Wind Code
  • Buffs MG Nikke; helps accumulate Anti A.T. Field
• New SR SR Sakura Suzuhara
  • Abnormal, Supporter, Submachine Gun, Water Code
  • Buffs attack of squad; deals damage to all enemies and enhaces ATK
• Limited-Time Recruitment of Rerun Characters
  • Asuka, Rei, Mari
• New Costumes
  • Helm – Post-Shower Moment
  • Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE – Ocean’s Lament
  • Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) – Soul Connect
  • Mari – Mystery Muse
  • Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) – Miss Lookalike from Village-3
  • Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE – Final Battle: Asuka
  • Mari – Final Battle: Mari
  • Biscuit – Spring Puppy
• Special Costume Reruns
  • Asuka – Cynical Street
  • Rei – Peaceful Vacation
  • Mari – Leisure Travel
  • Asuka – Asuka’s School Uniform
  • Rei – Rei’s School Uniform
  • Mari – Mari’s School Uniform
• New Events
  • Evangelion Crossover Grand Event – SECOND QUEST
  • EVA Crossover Mini Game: EVANGELION REDSEA SCOUT
  • 14-Day Login Event – QUEST OF THE RED WORLD
  • YOU CAN (NOT) EVADE. Event Rerun
• Full burst
  • March 1, 2025 to March 3, 2025 (UTC+9)
  • March 8, 2025 to March 10, 2025 (UTC+9)
• Solo Raid
  • Start: March 6, 2025 (UTC+9)
• Union Raid
  • Start: February 21, 2025 (UTC+9)
• New Gameplay and Features
  • New Chapters: 35 and 36
  • New Lost Sectors: 25 and EX-09
  • New Harmony Cube
  • Increased the maximum Outpost Level to 600
  • New Floors in the Tribe Tower
    • Tribe Tower: 850 to 950
    • Manufacturer Towers: 750 to 850
  • New titles
  • New profile card objects to Profile Decoration
• New Commodities
  • Costume Gacha: Helm – Post-Shower Moment
  • Passion Canon Pass: Asuka: WILLE
  • Passion Canon Pass: Rei (Tentative Name)
  • Passion Canon Pass: Mari
  • March Mission Pass (Biscuit Skin)

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SSR Nikke Mana and Mast: Romantic Maid will be available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit and from Mold items (unavailable in New Commander Special Recruitment, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), and Mileage Shop).

SSR Nikke Rapi: Red Hood will be available in Ordinary Recruit and from Mold items (unavailable in New Commander Special Recruit, Social Point Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial)).

1. New Characters

1.1 SSR Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE

SSR Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE, the pilot of Evangelion Unit-02 Improved, joins Limited-Time Recruitment.

Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE accumulates Anti A.T. Field to enhance the offensive capabilities of her allies and herself.

When she casts her Burst Skill and attacks, she accumulates Anti A.T. Field and deals significant damage afterward based on the stack count.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: Mass Annihilation Machine Gun (MG)

– Code: Wind

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

①You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

②There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment, and a 2% chance for SSR Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE.

③You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE in the Mileage Shop.

⑤When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

1.2 SSR Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name)

SSR Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name), the pilot of Evangelion Mark.09, joins Limited-Time Recruitment.

Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) strengthens allies who use MG and helps accumulate Anti A.T. Field.

Her Burst Skill enhances and improves her own attack capabilities.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: Suppressive Assault Rifle (AR)

– Code: Wind

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

①You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

②There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment, and a 2% chance for SSR Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name).

③You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) in the Mileage Shop.

⑤When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

1.3 SR Sakura Suzuhara

SR Sakura Suzuhara, a medical officer and second lieutenant of WILLE, the organization led by Misato Katsuragi, joins the battlefield.

Sakura Suzuhara is a supporter who protects her allies by reinforcing their defense capabilities and assists them by weakening the enemies.

Her Burst Skill continuously heals allies with low HP and increases the squad’s survivability.

– Class: Supporter

– Weapon: Defensive Pistol (SMG)

– Code: Water

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

Sakura Suzuhara can be obtained in the collab event, SECOND QUEST. You can check the details on Crossover Grand Event below to find out how.

When to obtain: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

⑥When the collab event ends, Sakura Suzuhara will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mold items, and Mileage Shop.

2. Limited-Time Recruitment of Rerun Characters

2.1 SSR Asuka

SSR Asuka, the pilot of Evangelion Unit Two, joins Limited-Time Recruitment again.

Asuka is an Attacker who provides attack support for all Fire Code allies and herself.

Using the Burst Skill grants her piercing ability and boosts her ATK, allowing her to deal massive damage to enemies.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: Lightweight Assault Rifle (AR)

– Code: Fire

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

①You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

②There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment, and a 2% chance for SSR Asuka.

③You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Asuka in the Mileage Shop.

⑤When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Asuka will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

2.2 SSR Rei

SSR Rei, the pilot of Evangelion Unit Zero, joins Limited-Time Recruitment again.

Rei is an Attacker who increases her damage as strong element and supports the attacks of Fire Code allies.

When her Burst Skill is in use, she protects the squad with a shield and launches powerful attacks at all enemies.

– Class: Attacker

– Weapon: Heavy Gatling Gun for Subdual (MG)

– Code: Fire

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

①You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

②There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment, and a 2% chance for SSR Rei.

③You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Rei in the Mileage Shop.

⑤When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Rei will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

2.3 SSR Mari

SSR Mari, the mysterious Evangelion pilot, joins Limited-Time Recruitment again.

Mari is a Supporter who periodically gains Pierce and provides attack support to the entire squad.

When her Burst Skill is in use, she deals damage to all enemies and enhances the ATK of allies.

– Class: Supporter

– Weapon: Long-range Precision Rifle (SR)

– Code: Electric

– Manufacturer: Abnormal

* Limited-Time Recruitment duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to obtain: Lobby → Recruit → Limited-Time Recruitment

* Recruit Rules:

①You can use Gems (Free/Paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to recruit in Limited-Time Recruitment (Ordinary Recruit Vouchers cannot be used).

②There is a 4% chance of acquiring SSR Nikkes in Limited-Time Recruitment, and a 2% chance for SSR Mari.

③You can get Gold Mileage Tickets when recruiting in Limited-Time Recruitment.

④You can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets for Mari in the Mileage Shop.

⑤When Limited-Time Recruitment ends, unused Gold Mileage Tickets will not disappear.

⑥In the version update after Limited-Time Recruitment ends, Mari will not be available in Ordinary Recruit, New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), Social Point Recruit, Mileage Shop, and from Mold items.

2.4 Temporarily Participating Characters

During the Recruit, you can temporarily add recruitable characters in the Limited-Time Recruitment to your squard in the Union Shooting Range.

* Temporary participation duration:

①Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

②Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name): From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

③Asuka: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

④Rei: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

⑤Mari: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

3. New Costumes

3.1 Special Costume: Helm – Post-Shower Moment

The warmth that remains after a shower.

Helm – Post-Shower Moment can now be obtained from the Costume Gacha with full voice-over, Burst Skill animation, standing pose, and special SD model.

3.2 Special Costume: Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE – Ocean’s Lament

A confident and tenacious melody.

Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE – Ocean’s Lament can be obtained from Passion Canon Pass: Asuka: WILLE. You can check out the details on Passion Canon Pass: Asuka: WILLE in the new commodities list below.

3.3 Special Costume: Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) – Soul Connect

A softly resonating melody.

Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) – Soul Connect can be obtained from Passion Canon Pass: Rei (Tentative Name). You can check out the details on Passion Canon Pass: Rei (Tentative Name) in the new commodities list below.

3.4 Special Costume: Mari – Mystery Muse

A melody that blooms passionately.

Mari – Mystery Muse can be obtained from Passion Canon Pass: Mari. You can check out the details on Passion Canon Pass: Mari in the new commodities list below.

3.5 Special Costume: Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name) – Miss Lookalike from Village-3

A girl who strives to learn everything in mankind’s little paradise.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name)

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

3.6 Special Costume: Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE – Final Battle: Asuka

The “new plugsuit” featured in EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

3.7 Special Costume: Mari – Final Battle: Mari

The “new plugsuit” featured in EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Mari

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

3.8 Special Costume: Biscuit – Spring Puppy

Overflowing with the warmth and energy of spring.

Biscuit – Spring Puppy can be obtained from March Mission Pass. You can check out the details on March Mission Pass in the new commodities list below.

4. Special Costume Reruns

4.1 Special Costume: Asuka – Cynical Street

A cynical girl’s summer.

Asuka – Cynical Street will be available in Cash Shop again for a limited time.

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

4.2 Special Costume: Rei – Peaceful Vacation

A taciturn girl’s summer.

Rei – Peaceful Vacation will be available in Cash Shop again for a limited time.

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

4.3 Special Costume: Mari – Leisure Travel

A mysterious girl’s summer.

Mari – Leisure Travel will be available in Cash Shop again for a limited time.

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

4.4 Special Costume: Asuka – Asuka’s School Uniform

A cynical girl’s school life.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Asuka

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

4.5 Special Costume: Rei – Rei’s School Uniform

A taciturn girl’s school life.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Rei

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

4.6 Special Costume: Mari – Mari’s School Uniform

A mysterious girl’s school life.

Obtain requirement: Own SSR Mari

How to obtain: Meet the requirements for the Challenge missions in the crossover event, SECOND QUEST

5. New Events

5.1 Evangelion Crossover Grand Event – SECOND QUEST

* Event duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

D-WAVE emerges on the sea.

A massive entity emitting powerful D-WAVE wavelength surfaces, instantly painting the waters red.

As the vanguard unit dispatched by the Ark is attacked, the Admire comes to a stop on the red sea.

They must find a way to investigate that phantom-like “giant” before reinforcements arrive…

Enter the SECOND QUEST event map and participate in various events to get the SR Sakura Suzuhara. By exploring the map, you can obtain Gems, development materials, and unexpected Lost Relics.

SR Misato can be redeemed in the Event Shop.

* Item exchange in Event Shop will end on March 13, 2025 at 4:59:59 (UTC+9).

① Story Event Part 1: STORY I

* Event duration: From the end of February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

Clear stages of STORY I in SECOND QUEST event to obtain rewards such as Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials.

② Story Event Part 2: STORY II

* Event duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

Clear stages of STORY II in SECOND QUEST event to obtain rewards such as Advanced Recruit Vouchers and various development materials.

③ Stroy Event Part 3: Challenge Stage

* Event duration: From the end of February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

Challenge Stage is available in SECOND QUEST. Challenge the difficult boss stages to obtain various development materials!

④ Coordinated Operation

Form a team of five Commanders and challenge the boss Gatekeeper together! Players can either team up with friends and Union members or join the challenge through automatic matching. Defeat the boss and get Broken Cores to exchange for Gems, development materials, and more in Recycling Shop!

* Event duration:

First operation: From 12:00:00, February 21, 2025 to 23:59:59, February 23, 2025 (UTC+9)

Second operation: From 12:00:00, February 28, 2025 to 23:59:59, March 2, 2025 (UTC+9)

Third operation: From 12:00:00, March 7, 2025 to 23:59:59, March 9, 2025 (UTC+9)

* How to join: Lobby → Event → SECOND QUEST → Coordinated Operation

* In the 3-week duration of SECOND QUEST exclusive Cooperated Operation, extra items such as development currencies and gifts will be sold in the Recycling Shop.

* Purchase limit for these extra items will reset at 5:00:00 (UTC+9) every Tuesday.

5.2 EVA Crossover Mini Game: EVANGELION REDSEA SCOUT

– A mini game where you dodge countless bullets and defeat enemies.

* Event duration: From the end of February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

5.3 14-Day Login Event – QUEST OF THE RED WORLD

* Event duration: From the end of February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

Log in on any 14 days during the event and get rewards. Get Recruit Vouchers and development materials when you log in for 14 days straight.

5.4 YOU CAN (NOT) EVADE. Event Rerun

The story event YOU CAN (NOT) EVADE. is back for a limited time! Join to obtain the background music and avatar frame again. You can enter the event through the SECOND QUEST event page.

* Event duration: From the end of February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

5.5 Title Screen Change

* A collaboration-exclusive title screen will be displayed during the event.

* BGM: GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE X EVANGELION 2nd collaboration global promotional song: A Cruel Angel’s Thesis – Yoko Takahashi

6. Weekend-Only – FULL BURST DAY Event

* Event duration: From 5:00:00, February 22, 2025 to 4:59:59, February 24, 2025 (UTC+9)

From 5:00:00, March 1, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 3, 2025 (UTC+9)

From 5:00:00, March 8, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 10, 2025 (UTC+9)

During the FULL BURST DAY event on weekends, you can obtain an additional reward in Interception and Simulation Room.

7. Solo Raid

Solo Raid will be available on March 6, 2025 at 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 will be distributed according to the ranking.

* Opening time: From 12:00:00, March 6, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

8. Union Raid

Union Raid will begin on February 21, 2025 at 5:00:00 (UTC+9)! Challenge the Boss with your Union members, collect Union Chips, and exchange rewards!

* Opening time: From 5:00:00, February 21, 2025 to 4:59:59, February 27, 2025 (UTC+9)

* Condition to join: Union should be in Lv. 3

Please note that player is unable to remove Union members or leave the Union during Union Raid.

9. New Gameplay and Features

9.1 New Chapters

Added Campaign Chapters 35 and 36.

– Chapter 35: A conversation that lays the foundation for evolution.

– Chapter 36: A traitor who is betrayed.

Entry requirements: Complete Chapter 34 Normal Mode.

9.2 New Lost Sectors

Added Sector 25 and EX-09 to Lost Sector.

9.3 Added a new Harmony Cube.

9.4 Increased the maximum level of Outpost Defense to Lv. 600.

9.5. New Floors in the Tribe Tower

Increased the stages in Tribe Tower from 850 floors to 950 floors.

Increased the stages in Manufacturer Towers from 750 floors to 850 floors.

9.6 Added new titles.

9.7 Added new profile card objects to Profile Decoration.

10. New Commodities

10.1 Costume Gacha: Helm – Post-Shower Moment

* Event duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

Obtain rewards such as Helm – Post-Shower Moment, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, Equipment Upgrade Materials after 10 draws.

* Use the exclusive item, Bath Boat to get an extra chance. The Bath Boat can be purchased in the Ticket Shop.

For more details, please check the rules and probability information in the Costume Gacha.

10.2 Passion Canon Pass: Asuka: WILLE

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the premium Passion Canon Pass: Asuka: WILLE, complete daily missions to level up and obtain rewards such as Advanced Recruit Vouchers. Win Asuka Shikinami Langley: WILLE’s special costume Ocean’s Lament once you reach the maximum level.

10.3 Passion Canon Pass: Rei (Tentative Name)

* Sale duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the premium Passion Canon Pass: Rei (Tentative Name), complete daily missions to level up and obtain rewards such as Advanced Recruit Vouchers. Win Rei Ayanami (Tentative Name)’s special costume Soul Connect once you reach the maximum level.

10.4 Passion Canon Pass: Mari

* Sale duration: From 5:00:00, February 27, 2025 to 4:59:59, March 13, 2025 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the premium Passion Canon Pass: Mari, complete daily missions to level up and obtain rewards such as AdvancedRecruit Vouchers. Win Mari’s special costume Mystery Muse once you reach the maximum level.

10.5 March Mission Pass

* Sale duration: From 00:00:00, March 1, 2025 to 23:59:59, March 31, 2025 (UTC+9)

After purchasing the premium Mission Pass, complete daily missions to level up and obtain rewards such as Recruit Vouchers. Win Biscuit’s special costume Spring Puppy once you reach the maximum level.

10.6 New character packages will be available after the February 20, 2025 maintenance.

* Sale duration: From the end of the February 20, 2025 maintenance to 4:59:59, March 27, 2025 (UTC+9)

Please check out the details in Lobby → Cash Shop → Limited-Time Package.

11. Optimizations & Misc. Updates

11.1 Detailed information regarding optimizations and bug fixes will be given upon completion of the maintenance.