'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE' has kicked off the new year with the 'ARK GUARDIAN' story event and the debut of the new Nikke, Snow White: Innocent Days. Players are already reaching for the tissues as the narrative hits hard, while a collaboration with the 'Doojjim' chicken franchise is turning lunch breaks into a field trip. We’ve rounded up all the 2026 New Year community buzz for you below.

ARK GUARDIAN

The 'ARK GUARDIAN' story event went live on December 30, 2025. It serves as a direct prequel to the first-anniversary event, 'RED ASH,' shedding light on the origins of the 'Operation Ark Guardian' and the tragic history of the Goddess Squad.

Dive into the event to see why Snow White underwent such a drastic personality shift and witness the heroics of the Goddesses. Don't forget, the recruitment for both the newly upgraded Snow White: Innocent Days and Rapi: Red Hood is currently underway.

NIKKE X Doojjim Collaboration

From January 2 to February 28, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is partnering with the chicken chain Doojjim. Expect to see standees of your favorite Nikkes at select locations, and grab the special set menu that includes a calendar and stand keyrings. Check the official lounge for the full breakdown and pricing.

The community is already flooded with photos of the loot. Commanders who have already tried it warn that the portion sizes are surprisingly generous. If you're living solo, consider it a meal-prep hack for the next few days. If you've grabbed a bite, why not share your review on the official lounge?

Happy New Year 2026!

Happy 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse! We wish all Commanders a prosperous year ahead. To celebrate, the devs have set up an event in the BlaBla community. Post 'Happy New Year!' to trigger a special animation featuring Counters and Snow White. Plus, leave a comment on the announcement post to claim an exclusive '2026 New Year Fireworks' chat bubble. The event runs until Monday, January 5, at 23:59.

Are Snow White: Innocent Days and Rapi: Red Hood essentials?

With both the New Year's 'Snow White: Innocent Days' and the 2025 Rapi: Red Hood banners running simultaneously, Commanders are in a bit of a financial pickle. Both are widely considered God-tier units, leading to endless debates on the official forums about how to manage those precious resources.

The consensus? Don't even think about skipping them. Even if you're F2P, the advice is to scrape together enough resources to secure at least one copy. While these aren't limited-time units, their status as Pilgrims/Over-spec units means the drop rates are notoriously stingy—so strike while the iron is hot.

The Return of the Goddess: 'Snow White: Innocent Days'

Let’s talk about Snow White: Innocent Days. After the battle against the Queen during the 3rd Anniversary, she has finally recovered her lost memories. With help from Eden, she’s been fully repaired and equipped with custom-built hardware.

She’s a Burst 3, Water-code, Attacker sniper. Her skill descriptions are famously verbose, leaving many scratching their heads, but here’s the gist: she features a new mechanic that 'locks on' to 5–15 enemies and unleashes sequential fire. Note that her charge time is fixed—meaning 'Charge Speed' Overload options won't affect her. Plan your gear accordingly.

Furthermore, since her skills trigger on 'Full Charge,' you can't use the manual 'tap-tap' firing technique. Her high burst generation makes her a monster in the Arena, and her damage output is top-tier. She’s currently being hailed as the new Water-type meta queen, surpassing both Dorothy: Serendipity and Ludmilla: Winter Owner.

Snow White was a pillar of the Goddess Squad during the first Rapture invasion. However, the horrors of war led to a mental breakdown, leaving her with nothing but a singular mission: 'Kill the Queen.' Having survived her latest encounter with the Queen, she’s finally whole again.

With her memories back and a burning desire to avenge her sister, Lilith, she’s better than ever. Her new gear is incredibly powerful, even if she did accidentally insult Cecil by calling it 'too light to be effective'—a classic case of someone used to carrying a mountain of scrap metal. Check out the 'ARK GUARDIAN' event for the full story.

Breadie vs. Snow White

Last week, we held a poll: 'Date with Rapi vs. Date with Anis.' Rapi took the crown, though Anis put up a valiant fight. It seems that despite Anis's idol comeback, Rapi’s recent story arc with the Commander made her the fan favorite.

It’s New Year’s, which means it’s time for celebratory feasts. In the NIKKE world, we have two legendary eaters: Breadie and Snow White. If you had to pick one to share a meal with—at your own expense, mind you—who are you choosing? Let us know, and we'll reveal the results in next week’s Weekly Forum Highlight.