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NIKKE August 2025: Absolute Squad Tactical Upgrades & Major Events

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NIKKE’s August 2025 Tactical Upgrade: Absolute Squad Headline Update & Event Schedule

For Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, August 2025 marks a pivotal moment. The latest patch introduces the highly anticipated Absolute squad Tactical Upgrade—boosting three core SSRs with new kits and shaking up meta team compositions. A wave of reward-rich events and battle challenges accompanies them, making this period critical for all Commanders, especially F2P and low-spend players looking to maximize efficiency.

With expanded banners, new chapters, Union and Solo Raids, and accessible costumes, this update demands fresh resource planning—and offers new strategic opportunities to veteran and returning players alike.

At a Glance

  • Patch Version: [Edited August 7, 2025 maintenance] (UTC+9)
  • Key SSR Releases: Emma: Tactical Upgrade, Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade, Vesti: Tactical Upgrade
  • Banner Periods: Staggered from 2025-08-07 to 2025-09-11
  • Events: ABSOLUTE (story event), Union Raid, Coordinated/ Solo Raid, limited logins
  • Story Update: Campaign Chapters 39 & 40, Lost Sector EX11 & EX12, Solo Raid Museum
  • Notable Rewards: Advanced Recruit Vouchers, limited costumes (including a F2P option), avatar frames

Tactical Upgrade Banner Schedule & Rates

All three featured SSRs belong to the Elysion manufacturer and the Fire code. Banner overlaps and pity structure allow calculated pulling:

| Banner | Start (UTC+9) | End (UTC+9) | SSR Rate | Target SSR | Mileage Exchange |
|———————-|———————-|———————|———-|————|—————–|
| Emma: Tactical Upg. | 2025-08-07 (post-maint) | 2025-09-04 04:59:59 | 2% | Emma | 200 tickets |
| Eunhwa: Tactical Upg.| 2025-08-14 05:00:00 | 2025-09-04 04:59:59 | 2% | Eunhwa | 200 tickets |
| Vesti: Tactical Upg. | 2025-08-21 05:00:00 | 2025-09-11 04:59:59 | 2% | Vesti | 200 tickets |

SSR base rate in Special Recruit: 4% (2% for banner unit, 2% for off-banner SSRs)

Gems/Advanced Recruit Vouchers are required—Ordinary Recruit Vouchers do not work. Unused Gold Mileage Tickets persist for future banners.

After each banner ends, featured units will be moved into Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and Mold sources in the following patch—but will not appear in New Commander Special Recruit, Tutorial pools, or Mileage Shop (ordinary).

Unit Overviews & Synergy Considerations

Emma: Tactical Upgrade (Supporter, MG)

  • Specialty: Buffs ally survivability and amplifies attack based on team formation.
  • Synergy: Fits sustain and hybrid DPS comps, likely slotting into both auto and manual campaign plays.

Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade (Attacker, SR)

  • Specialty: Team attack boosts and personal DPS spikes, especially under Camouflage states.
  • Synergy: Empowers aggressive burst comps; pairing with other Fire/Absolute units incentivized.

Vesti: Tactical Upgrade (Attacker, RL)

  • Specialty: Wide AoE, True Damage output, situationally enhanced against debuffed enemies.
  • Synergy: Excels in mob-clear or Challenge/Union Raid, and when paired with units applying relevant debuffs.

Temporary event eligibility: These units can be briefly used in Union Shooting Range even before pulling, aiding score attempts for all.

Should You Pull? F2P/Optimization Guidance

  • F2P: Prioritize a single banner—Emma offers the broadest value for campaign sustainability. Consider skipping for limited banners unless you strictly need new support.
  • Low/Moderate Spend: Calculate Mileage Ticket economies. If sitting near 200 tickets, target top-priority SSR only; otherwise, pool for Vesti’s prolonged window or upcoming meta units.
  • Meta Chasers: Current event structure does not overlap with traditional limiteds or reruns (per official info). However, future legendary/limited banners remain not stated in official materials.
  • Long-Term: All units enter Standard Recruit post-banner. If not chasing launch synergy or exclusive costumes, waiting is a viable plan.

Events & Reward Highlights

ABSOLUTE (Story Event)

  • Duration: 2025-08-07 (end of maintenance) – 2025-09-04 04:59:59 (UTC+9)
  • Rewards: Advanced Recruit Vouchers, skill mats, event currencies (redeem for further development items).
  • Format: Split into STORY I & II (phased unlock), Challenge Stage (bosses).
  • Note: Fully voiced storyline continues Absolute squad’s narrative arc—industry trend towards richer event storytelling.

Login Bonuses

  • TACTICAL UP (14-day): Log 14 days—Advanced Recruit Vouchers, mats.
  • NOT TACTICAL (21-day): Log 21 days—guaranteed Day Off costume for Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade (F2P accessible skin), plus mats.

Raid & Co-op Content

  • Union Raid: 2025-08-08 05:00:00 – 2025-08-14 04:59:59 (UTC+9); Union Lv.3+ only.
  • Coordinated Operation: Two periods (see table below); team-based boss fights, with ranking and material rewards.
  • Solo Raid S28: 2025-08-21 12:00:00 – 2025-08-28 04:59:59 (UTC+9); unique frames & leaderboard rewards.
  • Solo Raid Museum: Permanently available post-2025-08-07; replay historic PvE bosses for avatar frames, collection rewards, new Ark ranking.

Costumes & Commodities

  • Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade – Day Off: Free via NOT TACTICAL login.
  • Exia – Hacker Rabbit: Premium via September Mission Pass (2025-09-01 to 2025-09-30 UTC+9).
  • Character bundles: New packages available 2025-08-07 to 2025-09-11 (UTC+9)

Suggested visuals: Character splash arts for Emma, Eunhwa, Vesti (alt text: “NIKKE Absolute squad Tactical Upgrade key art – major SSRs for August 2025. Use to highlight the update’s focus characters”).

Preparation & Action Plan

  • Update early: Maintenance concluded; download required. Mobile: minimum 8GB (new users 20GB); PC via launcher.
  • Check Event Calendar: Time limited shops close 2025-09-04 (UTC+9) for most rewards.
  • Resource prepping: Stock event currencies, Advanced Recruit Vouchers, Gold Mileage Tickets, and enhance Absolute or Fire-coded teams.
  • Check mailbox: Maintenance compensation delivered; redeem promptly.
  • Raid eligibility: Confirm Union level (Lv.3+) and raid window; consider forming teams in advance for Coordinated Op.

Other Notable Changes & Updates

  • Campaign expansion: Chapters 39 & 40 now live (clear 38 Normal to unlock).
  • Lost Sector: EX11 and EX12 now open for high-end PVE.
  • Cosmetic content: New profile card objects, lobby backgrounds, titles.
  • Voice actor update: Eunhwa (Korean VA) replaced due to health; Helm VA remains unchanged. (Official notice: see in-game system bulletin).

Unconfirmed/Speculative

Not stated in official materials: Any upcoming limited reruns, non-Tactical Absolute squad banners, new weapon types, or crossover content for September 2025 or beyond. As always, anticipate roadmap adjustments as gacha meta shifts and player feedback is digested.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways & Next Steps

August 2025 propels NIKKE’s roster forward—Absolute squad’s Tactical Upgrades serve both narrative depth and gameplay flexibility. With all three banners unfolding in rapid succession, event and reward cadence strongly support actively playing daily. F2P and low-spend players should select targets carefully and monitor Gold Mileage Ticket progress. Watch for future roadmap announcements that may clarify late-September banners or possible early autumn crossovers. For ongoing guidance and in-depth breakdowns, refer to EarlyGG’s [Goddess of Victory: NIKKE guide hub].