# Release history

> NIKKE's timeline, from the simultaneous worldwide launch in November 2022 through the Windows client, the 3.5 anniversary in April 2026, and the announced fourth-anniversary update.

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- Last updated: 2026-07-09
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Goddess of Victory: NIKKE launched worldwide on November 4, 2022 on iOS and Android, a simultaneous global release by Shift Up (developer) and Tencent's Level Infinite (publisher) with no regional head start. [[1]](#ref-1)

## Timeline

| Date | Event |
| --- | --- |
| 2022-11-04 | Worldwide launch (iOS, Android) [[1]](#ref-1) |
| 2023-02-15 | Windows PC client, distributed through the game's own launcher [[1]](#ref-1) |
| 2026-04-23 | 3.5 anniversary update with new campaign chapters [[2]](#ref-2) |
| 2026-11 (announced) | Fourth-anniversary story update |

The game has no Steam release as of July 2026; PC play goes through the standalone client. Service is active in all regions, and no structural changes to the recruit system have been identified in 2026. Gacha rules are on the [Recruit system](/nikke/wiki/recruit-system) page.

## References

1. Goddess of Victory: NIKKE (release history) (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess_of_Victory:_Nikke (accessed 2026-07-09)
2. NIKKE 3.5 anniversary update coverage (April 2026) (Siliconera): https://www.siliconera.com/goddess-of-victory-nikke-gets-pop-star-anis-and-3-5-anniversary-event-this-week/ (accessed 2026-07-09)