Goddess of Victory: NIKKE “Lie cause Recoil” update brings Lycoris Recoil collab, new SSR characters, events, and more
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Goddess of Victory: NIKKE “Lie cause Recoil” Event and Update Overview
New SSR and SR Characters
The highlight of the update is the arrival of SSR Chisato Nishikigi, the strongest Lycoris and the energetic mascot of Café LycoReco. Chisato is an Attacker who adapts her combat style based on her state, enhancing her offensive power further when activating her Burst Skill. She joins the game through Limited-Time Recruitment from February 12 to March 12, 2026.
Arriving a week later is SSR Takina Inoue, an elite Lycoris Supporter who boosts her teammates while reducing enemy defenses. Her Burst Skill deals true damage, making her a versatile hybrid utility unit. Her banner will be available from February 19 to March 12, 2026.
The collaboration also features SR Kurumi, a talented hacker focused on sustained damage and debuffing foes. She can be obtained for free by participating in the event during the collaboration, but she will not be added to the standard recruitment pool once it ends.
New Costumes and Collaboration Outfits
Several limited costumes arrive alongside the update. Mast: Romantic Maid – Tea Service is available through Costume Gacha and includes full voiceover and a Burst cutscene. Chisato and Takina each receive music-themed outfits, Red Spark Guitar and Blue Pulse Bass, obtainable through the Lycoris Passes. Both collaboration characters also receive exclusive DA Training Wear costumes, unlocked by completing achievement missions during the event. Outside the collaboration, Zwei – Spring Stroll debuts as part of the March Mission Pass.Lycoris Recoil Major Collab Story Event: Lie cause Recoil
The core of the update is the Lie cause Recoil story event. After a mysterious D-Wave is detected inside the Ark, the Commander investigates and unexpectedly encounters unfamiliar faces at a nearby café. What begins as a routine search quickly escalates into a tense standoff that ties the Lycoris Recoil cast directly into NIKKE’s world.
The event is split into two story parts, STORY I and STORY II, alongside Challenge Stages that feature high-difficulty boss fights. Players can explore the event map to earn Gems, development materials, Lost Relics, and unlock SR Kurumi. A special collaboration-exclusive Coordinated Operation against the boss Gatekeeper runs across three separate weekends during the event.
Multiple login events are active throughout the collaboration, including a 14-day login campaign that rewards players with SR Kurumi, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and enhancement materials. A short-time Valentine-themed event, CHOCOLATE, PLEASE!, also runs during mid-February.
Mini-Game, Archives, and Login Events
A rhythm-based mini-game, LYCO RECO BEATS, offers a lighter look into the daily lives of the collaboration characters. The update also adds SECRET GARDEN to the Archives, allowing players to unlock and replay the story using Memory Films earned during the event.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE