Nikke 3.5 Anniversary Walkthrough: "Your Cheers, Their Path" 🌠

The stars have aligned for Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s 3.5th Anniversary! Relive the massive April 18 livestream reveal featuring Anis: Star, Neon: Vision Eye, and the free SSR unit Avistar. Master the "Your Cheers, Their Path" event, claim over 100 free pulls, and celebrate the 4th Global Popularity Poll winners. Our definitive 2026 anniversary guide covers every reward, banner, and story expansion you need to know.

🌠 Your Cheers, Their Path: Goddess of Victory: Nikke 3.5th Anniversary Mega-Guide 🎭

The Ark is glowing brighter than ever! On April 18, 2026, Shift Up officially pulled back the curtain on the Goddess of Victory: Nikke 3.5th Anniversary celebration. Titled "Your Cheers, Their Path," this milestone update is a love letter to the Commanders who have supported the Counters through every hardship. From the long-awaited idol debut of Anis to a massive haul of free rewards, this Info guide is your tactical walkthrough for the biggest event of the year.

🎬 Livestream Recap: The Star of the Ark

The 3.5 Anniversary livestream was more than just a patch reveal; it was a celebration of the Nikkes' personal growth. The theme centers on the "Lights of Hope" comeback tour, diving deep into the origin of the idol group T.T. STAR.

New Chapter Expansion: Chapters 33 and 34 have been officially announced, continuing the high-stakes search for the surface and revealing deeper secrets about the Ark's history.
Global Popularity Poll 4: The winners were revealed during the stream! The #1 Nikke will receive a tailor-made costume distributed to all players for free, alongside a brand-new character theme song.

🔫 New Anniversary Units: The Counters Evolved

The anniversary banners feature the iconic Counters squad in their most powerful and "sparkly" forms to date.

Nikke Rarity Class / Burst Highlights Anis: Star SSR Attacker / B3 Uses the "Star" armament to absorb energy and unleash starlight blasts. The ultimate boss-shredder. Neon: Vision Eye SSR Defender / B2 A "Perfect Nikke" blueprint build. Features native immunity to Corruption and Unchained. Avistar SSR Free Unit A meticulous inspector from the Overseer unit and a dedicated Anis fangirl. Claimable for free during the event!

🎁 Anniversary Rewards: The 2026 Freebie Haul

Shift Up is known for its generosity during half-anniversaries, and 3.5 is no exception. Commanders can expect a massive influx of resources:

100+ Free Summons: Distributed through login bonuses, event missions, and the anniversary-specific Daily Free Recruit.
Gifts of Grand Celebration: A special mail-in gift featuring Advanced Recruit Vouchers and a commemorative 3.5 Anniversary Avatar Frame.
Tracing the Stars Minigame: A rhythm-based arcade game where you manage Anis’s comeback tour to earn Skill Manuals and Core Dust.

🧩 Event Walkthrough: "Your Cheers, Their Path"

The main story event winds the clock back to the early, struggling days of Anis's career before she joined the Counters, offering a rare glimpse into her past.

Daily Routine: Log in every day to collect "Idol Lightsticks" (event currency). Use these in the Event Shop to prioritize Advanced Vouchers, Core Dust, and Consumable Growth Sets.
Tactical Tip: Ensure you bring Snow Crane (from the pre-anniversary update) or the new Anis: Star to boost your drop rate for event currency and clear the shop faster.
Archive Unlock: Completing the story grants Memory Films to unlock previous anniversary events like "Over Zone" and "Red Ash" for those who missed them.

💎 Prepare Your Gems

Anis: Star anchors the early progression of the update, especially for players looking to push the new story chapters. Commanders aiming to maximize their roster can explore trusted Goddess of Victory: Nikke Accounts, optimize their resource management with expert Goddess of Victory: Nikke Hourly Services, or secure consistent high-tier raid rankings through reliable Goddess of Victory: Nikke Boosting as the 3.5 meta takes hold.

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