NIKKE New Year Update Brings Snow White: Heavy Arms and Over 100 Free Pulls

Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is ringing in 2026 with one of its most anticipated updates yet. The New Year celebration brings a powerful new variant of fan-favorite character Snow White, along with generous rewards that add up to over 100 free recruitment pulls.

Snow White: Heavy Arms Joins the Battle

The legendary Pilgrim returns to the battlefield in a completely reimagined form. Snow White: Heavy Arms (voiced by M・A・O in Japanese) represents the first NIKKE character to ever receive a second alternate variant, marking a significant milestone for the game.

Unlike her original Pioneer squad version, this Snow White belongs to the Goddess squad and wields the devastating Seven Dwarves I + II sniper rifle. Enhanced by Eden technology, she has recovered all her memories while retaining her original resolute personality. However, she now carries a deep grudge against the Queen for the disrespect shown toward Liliweiss.

Combat Capabilities

As an Attacker-class unit with Water code, Snow White: Heavy Arms brings devastating multi-target damage to any team composition. Her Lock-On targeting system can acquire up to 5 enemies simultaneously during charging, with sequential attacks scaling based on ammunition loaded.

Her Burst Skill, Seven Dwarves Fully Active, temporarily increases her charge time but dramatically expands her capabilities. Maximum Lock-On targets jump from 5 to 10, while her Auto Fire Ready ammunition capacity doubles. The skill also provides a substantial attack damage boost, making her a formidable force against multiple enemies.

ARK GUARDIAN Story Event

Accompanying the new character is the ARK GUARDIAN story event, running from December 30, 2025 through January 20, 2026. The narrative explores Snow White's involvement with Operation ARK GUARDIAN, an event that profoundly changed both her past and her destiny. Players will discover her determination to provide her sister genuine peace and witness her evolution through restored memories and renewed sense of duty.

Massive New Year Rewards

Shift Up is being exceptionally generous with this celebration. The New Year's Greetings Mail, available from December 29, 2025 through January 3, 2026, provides over 30 free recruitment pulls. Combined with the New Year's Event Update rewards running from December 30, 2025 through January 14, 2026, players can earn more than 55 additional free pulls.

A Double Drop Period from January 1-7, 2026 grants Commanders double rewards from Interception and the Simulation Room, making it the perfect time to power up existing units.

Banner Details

Snow White: Heavy Arms Special Recruit launches January 1, 2026 at midnight (UTC+9). The banner runs alongside an SSR Rapi: Red Hood Special Recruit rerun. Players have a 4% chance of obtaining an SSR NIKKE from Special Recruit, with a 1% chance specifically for Snow White: Heavy Arms. Those who prefer guaranteed acquisition can exchange 200 Gold Mileage Tickets in the Mileage Shop.

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available now on iOS, Android, and PC. For more information about the New Year update and Snow White: Heavy Arms, visit the official NIKKE website.