Shinji, get in the NIKKE! The newest collaboration is coming soon, featuring Misato, Asuka, Mari, and Rei!
It was only a matter of time before the next Goddess of Victory: NIKKE anime collaboration, and what better than Evangelion. Despite not including specific release dates, the teaser gathers around 200k views across all social media platforms.
The series of skins will launch with "The Ark Defense Battle" update. According to the brief storyline revealed, this event begins after a large-scale power outage in the ARK. In comparison with the anime, a similar situation occurs when the "Angels" invade Tokyo-3.
The connection between NIKKE and Evangelion makes perfect sense, as both take place in a dystopian future where giant mechas serve as the ultimate tools to save the world.
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Which characters does the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE x Evangelion collaboration include?
Evangelion is one of the most iconic creations in the history of anime, with a huge worldwide fanbase. Some iconic characters include the always-memed Shinji Ikari; or Ritsuko Akagi, one of the masterminds behind NERV, the organization behind the EVAs.
But thirst traps are what works for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, and there's actual proof. After their previous collaboration with another anime title, Chainsaw Man, the game made 24.7M USD in earnings. 16.4M USD, or 66.3%, came from the Japanese playerbase.
Misato Katsuragi Operations director at NERV, and Shinji's roomate after his recruitment. Also, she's one of the main characters, and a strong female personality like Ritsuko.  | Mari Makinami A character introduced decades after the original series release for the Rebuild of Evangelion films. She's also a EVA pilot.  | Rei Ayanami She's in charge of the EVA-00 unit, and is the first pilot NERV recruited. It is later revealed that she's a clone of Yui Ayanami, Shinji's mother, created by Gendo (his father and NERV's commander).  | Probably the most cosplayed character in the history of anime. She's the EVA-02 pilot and a very impulsive character.  |
NIKKE x Evangelion Collab Giveaway
While we wait for more details on the NIKKE x Evangelion collaboration, there's a worldwide giveaway event that runs from Aug. 11 to Aug. 21. Make sure to participate and follow esports.gg for more news on this update!