GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE June 2026 Update Guide – New Banners, Events, and Free Rewards Explained

New SSR Character: Ark Ranger Black

The headliner of the June update is SSR Ark Ranger Black, a Wind-code Attacker from Tetra Line who wields the Crying Black assault rifle. She is designed as a sustained damage dealer whose Burst Skill triggers a transformation that significantly amplifies her offensive capabilities, making her a strong pickup for players looking to expand their Wind-code roster.

Ark Ranger Black is available through a Special Recruit banner running from the end of the June 11 maintenance until July 2 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9). The banner features a 4% overall SSR rate with Ark Ranger Black at a 2% individual rate. Players can use gems (free or paid) or Advanced Recruit Vouchers to pull — standard Recruit Vouchers are not accepted. A 200 Gold Mileage Ticket exchange is available through the Mileage Shop for players who prefer to guarantee the unit. After the banner concludes, Gold Mileage Tickets do not expire, and Ark Ranger Black will be added to the Ordinary Recruit pool, Social Point Recruit, and Mold items.

Ark Ranger Black and all Limited Select Recruit characters can temporarily participate in the Union Shooting Range for the duration of the update period.

Pulling on multiple banners simultaneously can drain your gem reserves quickly. Many commanders use Topuplist to purchase NIKKE top-ups for instant gem delivery — a reliable option when both the Ark Ranger Black banner and Limited Select Recruit are active at the same time.

Limited Select Recruit — Summer Character Reruns

Running alongside the Ark Ranger Black banner is the Limited Select Recruit, a unique banner system that lets players choose one limited Nikke as the rate-up character. Only the selected Nikke will appear in pulls — unselected ones will not. Players can change their selection at any time during the banner period.

The banner runs from the end of June 11 maintenance until July 2 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9). The SSR rate is 4% with the selected Nikke at 2%. Gems (free or paid), Advanced Recruit Vouchers, and Select Recruit Vouchers are accepted. A 200 Gold Mileage Ticket exchange is available for the selected Nikke, and Gold Mileage Tickets do not expire after the banner ends.

Six summer limited Nikkes are available for selection:

Character	Role	Weapon	Code	Squad	Key Ability
Anis: Sparkling Summer	Supporter	SG	Electric	Tetra Line	Buffs Electric-code allies; Burst Skill boosts advantageous code damage, extra effect vs Water
Helm: Aquamarine	Attacker	AR	Iron	Elysion	Increases squad Burst frequency; bonus effects vs Electric-code enemies
Mary: Bay Goddess	Supporter	SR	Water	Tetra Line	HP recovery and support; Burst Skill boosts Water-code allies ATK and heals during Full Burst
Neon: Blue Ocean	Attacker	MG	Water	Elysion	Burst Skill fires explosive rounds hitting multiple enemies; bonus damage vs Fire-code
Sakura: Bloom in Summer	Attacker	AR	Wind	Tetra Line	Gains ATK each time a enemy part is destroyed; sustained scaling damage
Rosanna: Chic Ocean	Supporter	AR	Wind	Tetra Line	Buffs ally ATK each time an enemy part is destroyed; supports fast part-breaking playstyles

ARK RANGER Story Event

The flagship event of the June update is ARK RANGER, a full-voice story event centered on Ark Ranger Black. Dissatisfied with being merely a television hero, she takes to the streets when Ark citizens face danger, donning her battle suit to become a real hero.

The event runs from the end of June 11 maintenance until July 2 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9), with the event shop remaining open until the same deadline. The event map is explorable, yielding gems, upgrade materials, and occasionally hidden Lost Relics for diligent explorers.

Event Structure

STORY I is available from the end of maintenance and rewards Advanced Recruit Vouchers and upgrade materials. STORY II unlocks on June 18 at 05:00 (UTC+9) with similar rewards. The Challenge Stage opens at the end of maintenance, offering high-difficulty boss battles and upgrade materials. A new ARK RANGER animated cutscene is unlocked by progressing through STORY II.

A new Story Line entry for ARK RANGER is also available after the June 11 maintenance, accessible from the lobby via Outpost > Command Center > Story Line.

Mini-Game: FIGHT! ARK RANGER!

A vertical defense mini-game is available for the duration of the event. Players organize various Ark Machine weapons to repel waves of incoming Rapture. The mini-game runs from the end of maintenance until July 2 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9).

Archives: BOOM! THE GHOST!

The past story event BOOM! THE GHOST! has been added to the Archives system. Players can unlock it by collecting Memory Films through the ARK RANGER event. Access it via Outpost > Command Center > Recollection > Archives.

A login bonus event titled ARK RANGER THE MOVIE: COMING SOON runs for the duration of the update. Players who log in on any 14 days during the event period receive Advanced Recruit Vouchers and upgrade materials. Missing a day does not reset progress — the event tracks total login days rather than consecutive streaks.

Skill Reset Period

From the end of maintenance until June 18 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9), players receive 3 Skill Uninstallers via in-game mail. These items can be used from Nikke > Character Info > Skills to reset a character's skill investment. This window aligns with the new banner releases, giving players flexibility to reallocate skill resources toward newly pulled units.

Union Raid

Union Raid opens on June 12 at 05:00 (UTC+9) and runs until June 18 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9). Participation requires Union Level 3 or higher. Players collect Union Chips through raid battles and exchange them for rewards in the raid shop.

Boss	Weakness Code
Sinister	Fire
Replica Red Shoes	Wind
Nihilister	Water
Rebuild Stout	Electric
Ultra	Iron

During Union Raid, players cannot leave their Union or remove Union members.

Champion Arena Beta Season 32

Champion Arena Beta returns for its 32nd season starting June 18. Entry is restricted to commanders ranked 4th or higher in SP Arena. The competition follows a league format leading into promotion matches and a champion showdown. A cheering system allows players to predict winners during the promotion and championship stages. Rewards include special profile frames based on cumulative ranking achievements.

Solo Raid Season 38

Solo Raid Season 38 runs from June 18 at 12:00 (UTC+9) until June 25 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9). Rewards include Harmony Cube materials, Favorite Item maintenance materials, and Collection Item maintenance materials. Rankings are determined by total damage dealt, with ranking rewards featuring special profile frames and gems.

Competitive modes like Solo Raid and Champion Arena reward optimized squads. If you are pushing for higher rankings and need to pull key units from the current banners, Topuplist offers a convenient way to top up NIKKE gems with fast delivery — useful when banner deadlines and raid seasons overlap.

Coordinated Operation

A Coordinated Operation against Modernia (Wind weakness) runs from June 19 at 12:00 (UTC+9) until June 21 at 23:59:59 (UTC+9). Five commanders team up — friends, Union members, or auto-matched players — to fight the boss together. Rewards include Broken Cores, exchangeable for gems and upgrade materials, and Rusted Bones, distributed by ranking and exchangeable at the Recycling Shop for additional materials and equipment.

Simulation Room Overclock Mode Season 9

Overclock Mode returns to the Simulation Room from June 30 at 05:00 (UTC+9) through September 22 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9). Players who have cleared Simulation Room Difficulty 5 Area C can participate. The mode challenges players with additional modifier selections at higher difficulty levels. Rewards include at least one Skill Manual and one Burst Manual based on the highest Core Ratio achieved, with rewards resetting every two weeks. Unclaimed Difficulty 5 Area C rewards can also be claimed during this period.

New Costumes

Three new limited costumes arrive with the June update, each tied to a different acquisition method.

Costume	Character	Acquisition	Duration
King of Flowers	Moran	Costume Gacha (Worn-Out Script)	End of maintenance – July 2
Junkyard Vanguard	E.H.	JUNKYARD PASS (premium track)	End of maintenance – July 2
Ring Ensemble	Naga	July Mission Pass (premium track)	July 1 – July 31

Two costumes also return to the cash shop as limited-time reruns: Sugar — Wild Backyard and Leona — Zoo Keeper, both available from the end of maintenance until July 2 at 04:59:59 (UTC+9).

The Moran King of Flowers costume includes full voice acting, a Burst Skill cutscene animation, illustration poses, and special SD animations. The costume gacha uses Worn-Out Scripts, purchasable from the Ticket Shop, with Advanced Recruit Vouchers and equipment upgrade materials available as additional rewards after 10-pull milestones.

System Updates and Quality of Life

The June update introduces several system improvements:

Batch skill upgrade functionality — players can now set a target skill level or upgrade to max in one action, with an Auto Select button that calculates the maximum achievable level based on available materials
Consumables tab reorganization with new sub-tabs and optimized sorting for easier item navigation
New Arcade mini-game BFG CLEAN UP! added to the Arcade
New profile card decorations
New titles
New lobby background

Ordinary Recruit Pool Updates

Three SSR Nikkes have been added to the Ordinary Recruit pool and Mold items. SSR Neon: Vision Eye is now available in Ordinary Recruit and Mold items. SSR Mint and SSR Prika are available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and Mold items. None of these units are available in the New Commander Special Recruit, Ordinary Recruit (Tutorial), or Mileage Shop.

Free Rewards Summary

The June update distributes free rewards across multiple channels. Players can earn 3 Skill Uninstallers via in-game mail during the skill reset period, Advanced Recruit Vouchers from the 14-day login event, STORY I and STORY II clears, Costume Gacha milestones, JUNKYARD PASS, and July Mission Pass. Gems are obtainable through event map exploration, Solo Raid ranking rewards, and the Coordinated Operation Broken Core exchange. Additional rewards include upgrade materials from event map exploration and Challenge Stages, hidden Lost Relics from map exploration, Harmony Cube materials and Favorite Item maintenance materials from Solo Raid, special profile frames from Champion Arena and Solo Raid rankings, and Memory Films from ARK RANGER event participation for unlocking Archives content.

With this many reward sources active simultaneously, staying on top of daily logins and event progression is essential. For players who want to maximize their pulls across both the Ark Ranger Black and Limited Select Recruit banners, Topuplist provides a trusted NIKKE gem top-up service — instant delivery, multiple payment options, and competitive pricing help ensure you never miss a limited unit before the banner rotates.

Maintenance and Update Requirements

The June 11 maintenance ran from 11:00 to 18:00 (UTC+9). The update is mandatory and requires at least 19GB of free space for existing players and 22GB for new players. The update is available through the App Store, Google Play, and the PC Launcher. Players are advised not to close the game during the resource download process to avoid update failures.

Banner	Type	Duration
Ark Ranger Black	Special Recruit	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59
Limited Select Recruit	Select one of six summer Nikkes	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59
Moran King of Flowers	Costume Gacha	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59
JUNKYARD PASS	Event Pass (E.H. costume)	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59
July Mission Pass	Monthly Pass (Naga costume)	July 1 00:00 – July 31 23:59:59
Sugar Wild Backyard	Costume Rerun	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59
Leona Zoo Keeper	Costume Rerun	End of maintenance – July 2 04:59:59