The collaboration between Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Stellar Blade stands as one of the most significant milestones in Shift Up’s history, uniting two of its premier sci-fi universes. This crossover, highly anticipated since the launch of the action RPG Stellar Blade, introduced a wealth of content ranging from limited-time characters to narrative expansions that bridged the gap between the Raptures and the Naytibas. Understanding the specific dates and the mechanics of this collaboration is essential for collectors and competitive players looking to optimize their Abnormal manufacturer squads.

The Essential Timeline: Key Launch Dates

The official rollout for the Nikke x Stellar Blade collaboration was structured in phases to maintain engagement across a month-long celebration. The crossover officially commenced on June 12, 2025, following a major server maintenance. This date marked the beginning of the primary story event and the debut of the first major collaboration unit.

Following the initial launch, the event followed a precise schedule:

  • June 12, 2025: Launch of the "Memories Teller" story event, the opening of the first collaboration recruitment banner (SSR Eve), and the introduction of the "Native Raid" mini-game.
  • June 19, 2025: Release of the second recruitment banner (SSR Raven) and the unlocking of Story II in the event map.
  • July 3, 2025: The end of the recruitment period for Eve and the closing of the primary event rewards shop.
  • July 10, 2025: The final conclusion of the Raven recruitment banner and the expiration of the collaboration mission passes.

For players looking at the game in 2026, it is important to note that these characters—Eve, Raven, and Lily—were designated as limited-time Abnormal units. Per the official guidelines, they were not added to the Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, or the Mold item pools after the event concluded.

Character Breakdown: SSR Eve

Eve arrived as the primary face of the collaboration, an SSR Attacker from the 7th Airborne Squad. Her kit was designed to reward high-investment players who prioritize critical hit rate and elemental advantages.

Combat Specifications

  • Class: Attacker
  • Weapon: Drone 2.0 (Assault Rifle)
  • Code: Iron
  • Manufacturer: Abnormal

Eve’s primary mechanic involves a synergy between landing critical hits and unleashing additional attacks. When she scores a critical hit, her passive triggers a secondary strike that scales with her attack power, making her exceptionally potent against bosses with large hitboxes where critical consistency is higher. Furthermore, her kit includes a debuff system that varies based on the enemy's elemental code. This versatility allows her to fit into various elemental teams, though she shines brightest in Iron-code focused compositions. Her Burst Skill provides a self-buff to attack power and enhances the frequency of her additional attacks, transforming her into a top-tier sustained DPS for the duration of the burst window.

Character Breakdown: SSR Raven

Raven, representing the 2nd Airborne Squad, offers a different tactical approach compared to Eve. As an SSR Attacker utilizing a Rocket Launcher (Cryo Blade), her focus lies in part destruction and area-of-effect (AoE) capability.

Combat Specifications

  • Class: Attacker
  • Weapon: Cryo Blade (Rocket Launcher)
  • Code: Iron
  • Manufacturer: Abnormal

Raven’s power budget is heavily weighted toward her ability to dismantle enemy components. Each time a part is destroyed on the battlefield, Raven gains a stackable attack buff. This makes her an ideal pick for Solo Raid or Interception stages where bosses feature multiple breakable parts. Her Burst Skill is a devastating AoE attack that covers the entire screen, making her effective in campaign stages with high enemy density. In the meta-landscape of 2026, Raven remains a niche but powerful option for specific mechanical encounters that require high burst damage to specific boss points.

Free-to-Play Accessibility: SR Lily

Shift Up ensured that all active players could participate in the collaboration by offering Lily as a free SR unit. Lily serves as an engineer and a Supporter, filling a vital role for players who may lack specialized cover-repair units.

Combat Specifications

  • Class: Supporter
  • Weapon: Artemis Cannon (Submachine Gun)
  • Code: Wind
  • Manufacturer: Abnormal

Lily was obtainable through the "Memories Teller" event and the "Hall of Records" 14-day login event. Her primary function is restoring cover HP for the entire squad and providing a moderate attack buff. While SR units generally fall off in late-game power compared to SSRs, Lily’s utility in Abnormal-only towers or for new players during the event window was substantial. In the current 2026 environment, she is largely a collector’s item, though her cover repair mechanics still hold value in mid-tier difficulty challenges.

Narrative Context: The Memories Teller Event

The collaboration story, "Memories Teller," explored the intersection of the two post-apocalyptic settings. The plot begins with the Counters squad receiving a mysterious message from Roam, a scrap-collecting robot, reporting human sightings on the surface—a claim that contradicts official records stating zero humans remain topside.

This narrative brought the characters into an ancient underwater city, a setting that echoed the aesthetic of Stellar Blade’s ruins. The interaction between the Nikkes and the Airborne Squad members provided a unique look at the different technological philosophies of the two worlds. The event was fully voiced, enhancing the immersion and making it a standout experience for fans of both IPs. Players could explore a dedicated event map, collecting lost relics that fleshed out the lore and provided additional background on the characters' arrival in the Nikke universe.

Special Gameplay: Native Raid and Boss Encounters

A highlight of the June 12 update was the "Native Raid" mini-game. This wasn't a standard top-down mini-game; it featured 3D cinematic boss battles inspired by the combat mechanics of Stellar Blade. Players had to navigate boss patterns that required more active involvement than typical Nikke encounters, emphasizing the action-oriented roots of the source material.

The collaboration also introduced a new boss, Providence, an entity from the Stellar Blade universe. This boss was featured in the Coordinated Operation and Solo Raid modes, challenging players to adapt to its unique attack patterns. Defeating Providence and participating in the mini-game rewarded players with growth materials, exclusive avatar frames, and recruitment vouchers.

Exclusivity and Costumes

Visually, the collaboration was among the most ambitious, featuring multiple high-quality costumes that changed animations and skill cutscenes.

Costume List and Acquisition

  • Scarlet – Racer’s High: A highly sought-after skin for the fan-favorite Nikke, Scarlet. This was available via the Costume Gacha or through a special CD-key included in the "Stellar Blade Complete Edition." This cross-platform promotion encouraged players to engage with the console release of Stellar Blade to earn rewards in the mobile game.
  • Eve – Skin Suit: Eve’s iconic default look from Stellar Blade was implemented as a Costume Gacha reward, featuring full voice-overs and unique burst animations.
  • Eve – Neurolink Suit: Available through the Neurolink Pass (Premium Tier).
  • Raven – Midsummer Alice: A holiday-themed outfit available through the Midsummer Pass.
  • Raven – Planet Diving Suit (6th) v2: Obtained via challenge missions during the event.
  • Eve – Keyhole Dress: Another challenge mission reward, providing a more casual look for the character.

These costumes, especially those tied to the gacha system, represent some of the rarest cosmetic items in the game as of 2026. The inclusion of new burst cutscenes for the Skin Suit and Racer's High set a new standard for collaboration cosmetics.

Tactical Analysis: The Abnormal Meta

Before the Stellar Blade crossover, the Abnormal manufacturer was often considered a secondary faction, largely populated by characters from various unrelated franchises. The introduction of Eve and Raven provided much-needed synergy for the manufacturer.

For players looking to build an effective Abnormal team in 2026, Eve and Raven act as core DPS pillars. When paired with other high-tier Abnormal units from previous collaborations (such as those from Nier: Automata or Re:Zero), these characters allow for a competitive squad that can tackle the Abnormal Tribe Tower with ease. Eve’s elemental flexibility makes her a safe slot-in for most compositions, while Raven is a specialized tool for part-heavy encounters.

Acquisition Methods in 2026

Given that the primary recruitment window has long since passed, players often ask how to acquire these units today. As of April 2026, the primary method for obtaining these characters remains tied to the initial event period. However, historical precedent suggests that Shift Up occasionally revisits these collaborations during major anniversaries or through special digital bundle promotions.

One specific avenue mentioned during the launch was the use of CD-keys provided with physical or "Complete Edition" copies of Stellar Blade. While many of the original livestream codes have expired, certain promotional keys tied to the purchase of the console game were designed with longer expiration dates. It is advisable for new players to verify if any regional "Complete Edition" bonuses are still active, as these occasionally provide a path to obtaining the Scarlet: Racer's High costume or other collaboration-related materials.

Conclusion: A Legacy of Quality

The Nikke x Stellar Blade collaboration was more than a simple marketing tie-in; it was a deep integration of two worlds that shared a common DNA. The June 12 launch provided a month of high-quality content that significantly expanded the Abnormal roster. For the 2026 player base, the presence of Eve and Raven in a friend's support list or a PvP arena remains a testament to one of the most successful crossover events in the mobile gaming space. Whether you are a veteran who pulled for these units on day one or a newcomer studying the history of the game's development, the impact of this collaboration on Nikke’s gameplay and aesthetic cannot be overstated.