Shift Up has announced that its title, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, has surged to the top spot in the South Korean Apple App Store, while securing second place in both Japan and Taiwan, thanks to the summer commemorative update that kicked off on July 2.

This update introduces new swimsuit-clad characters: 'Cinderella: Crystal Wave' and 'Marciana: Marine Study.' The developer has also launched a fully-voiced story event titled 'WAVE TO YOU,' a rhythm game featuring the summer-themed track 'TRACING THE STARS,' new mini-games, and a teaser for a special animation produced by A-1 Pictures.

It is worth noting that NIKKE previously dominated the top spot on major app markets in both Korea and Japan during its 3.5th anniversary update back in May. With this latest summer update, the game has successfully climbed the global charts once again after a two-month interval.

Meanwhile, the team behind NIKKE continues to broaden their reach both online and offline. Through the official YouTube channel, the developer is steadily releasing content such as the orchestra concert 'Unbreakable Memories' and summer-themed ASMR clips.

From July 17 to 30, a summer pop-up store will be held at The Hyundai Seoul, followed by a two-day band live performance at the Yes24 Live Hall starting on July 18. Furthermore, the game will be making its third consecutive appearance at 'Anime Expo,' the largest animation exhibition in the United States.