Ein escapes NPC jail to become new SSR NIKKE (All confirmed info)

Ein has been announced as a new upcoming SSR NIKKE. Ein was a highly popular NPC character in the School of Lock Event back in October.

Ein has finally escaped NPC jail to be announced as a new upcoming NIKKE in Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

The news was shared on the official Twitter account which also mentioned that Pick Up recruitment will be simultaneous with Ein's arrival. Ein will be an SSR Nikke coming to Goddess of Victory: Nikke on July 25.

New SSR unit Ein will arrive on July 25 as part of a new update
New SSR unit Ein will arrive on July 25 as part of a new update

Ein NIKKE Quick Facts

  • Rarity: SSR
  • Affiliation: School Circle
  • Weapon: Young Punk (SR)
  • Code/Element: Electric
  • Manufacturer: Missilis Industry

Ein is an Attacker unit who uses Near Fathers to deal True Damage. The frequency of her attacks will depend on the number of Near Feathers. With her Burst Skill she can summon a large number of Near Feathers to deal explosive damage.

This info was shared by the developer in an official blog post about the upcoming update.

When is Ein's release date in NIKKE?

The release date for the new SSR NIKKE Ein is July 25, 2024. Ein will arrive as part of a new update that includes a new event called Friends as Close As a Tied Ribbon.

Ein's special Recruit Duration will last from July 25 to August 8, 2024.

Who is the new SSR NIKKE Ein?

Ein is an NPC that appeared in an Event Story: School of Lock, which was a character story for Rei. She appeared alongside another character called Zwei, both of whom are students at the M.M.R Vocational school. In the story, Ein is a classmate of Rei and consoles her after she got a stern talking to from the protagonist.

In terms of her appearance, Ein's rather scruffy appearance matches her casual attitude towards her studies. Ein would much rather skip class.

Ein appeared in the School of Lock Event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE in October 2023
Ein appeared in the School of Lock Event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE in October 2023

School of Lock was a very well received event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, as players got to learn more about Marciana's role as a teacher and the student life of Rei alongside the two NPC characters Ein and Zwei.

Ein and Zwei were later swapped out for Naga and Tia and did not re-appear. However, fans have theorised their addition in 2024. So far, only Ein has been confirmed.

Will NIKKE fans show support with their wallets?

The timing of Ein's announcement is not ideal, even if she is an SSR NIKKE. While Ein was a popular NPC, she is also potentially coming out around the same time as Anis: Sparkling Summer. Not to mention NIKKE fans may still be trying to get max Limit Breaks for Rosanna: Chic Ocean and Sakura: Bloom in Summer.

Fortunately, Ein is a standard unit not a limited NIKKE, so for many fans Ein will potentially be an easy skip until the end of the entire Summer Event. That said, Ein is finally free from NPC jail.