Goddess of Victory Nikke July 2026 Update Guide: Project Matis, New Nikkes & More

What’s Coming in the NIKKE July 2026 Update – Full Breakdown

The heart of this Goddess of Victory Nikke July 2026 update is Project Matis itself. With the Third Surface Reclamation War on the horizon, Syuen reflects on the original Matis Project while Laplace and Maxwell receive powered-up bodies.

The event runs from the end of July 23 maintenance all August 12, 2026 (23:59:59 UTC+9) and splits into Story I (immediate), Story II (unlocks July 30), Challenge Stages, Archives unlocks, and daily login rewards.

So, here’s a clean overview of the major additions:

New Nikkes in the NIKKE July 2026 Update: Laplace & Maxwell Deep Dive

Two brand-new SSR units headline the NIKKE July 2026 Update, both Missilis Wind and tied directly to Matis lore. These aren’t simple alt skins because they’re powered-up forms that bring fresh kits and strong meta potential.

Laplace: Ultimate Hero – The Ark’s Strongest Hero Returns

Laplace steps back onto the battlefield as Laplace: Ultimate Hero, a Missilis Wind Rocket Launcher Attacker (Burst III). She enhances her own attacking capabilities and, on Burst, strengthens her attack power while dealing significant multi-target damage. Her kit screams “hero moment” with self-buff focused with solid AoE clear that pairs beautifully with wind-weak content and the new Solo Raid Museum bosses.

Laplace Overview:

• Class: Attacker
• Weapon: Ultimate Hero Syndrome (RL)
• Code: Wind
• Manufacturer: Missilis Industry
• Banner Window: End of July 23 maintenance → August 12, 2026 23:59:59 UTC+9
• Rates: 4% any SSR / 2% featured; 200 Gold Mileage for pity

This hero becomes available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and Molds after her banner ends. So, Laplace is not forever-limited, but the temporary Union Shooting Range trial and early access make pulling during the window smart if you need a strong Wind B3.

Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic – The Ultimate Support Upgrade

Maxwell follows one week later as Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic, a Missilis Wind Sniper Rifle Supporter (Burst II). She boosts allies’ DPS and, on Burst, increases the damage she and her entire team deal. This is classic Maxwell energy elevated with team-wide attack amplification that slots perfectly into almost any Wind or hybrid composition.

Maxwell Overview:

• Class: Supporter
• Weapon: My Heavenly Cutey (SR)
• Code: Wind
• Manufacturer: Missilis Industry
• Banner Window: July 30 05:00 → August 20 04:59:59 UTC+9
• Rates: Same 4%/2% structure; 200 Gold Mileage pity

Both units get temporary participation in the Union Shooting Range during their banners, so you can test them free before committing pulls.

Should You Pull?

Laplace is the priority if you lack a strong Wind B3 RL carry because her multi-target Burst and self-buffs make Laplace excellent for Campaign, Solo Raid, and Union content. Maxwell is the glue unit. Any account that wants smoother Full Burst rotations and higher team DPS should strongly consider her, especially since B2 Wind supports are historically valuable long-term.

F2P Commanders can safely target one and use Mileage on the other if needed. For the absolute best rates and value when you’re ready to pull, topping up via Enjoygm keeps your gem stash healthy without overspending. And this is especially useful when you’re also chasing the new Favorite Items and event shop vouchers.

Upcoming Characters & Banner Schedule for Late July–August 2026

The NIKKE upcoming banner schedule around this update is clean and focused:

1. Laplace: Ultimate Hero (Special Recruit) – July 23 → August 12
2. Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic (Special Recruit) – July 30 → August 20
3. Dorothy – Nostalgia (Costume Gacha Rerun) – Overlaps with Project Matis
4. Pass Costumes:
   • Laplace: Ultimate Hero – Prototype Hero (Prototype Pass)
   • Maxwell: Ordinary Mechanic – Chief Researcher (August Mission Pass)

No major collab banners drop immediately in this window (the Persona teaser from the summer livestream is still later in the year), so this is pure Matis power-creep time. Save your Advanced Recruit Vouchers and free pulls for these two if Wind teams are a priority.

Project Matis Event Guide – How to Maximize Rewards

The fully voiced Project Matis story event is the narrative centerpiece. Syuen’s flashbacks reveal more about Matis’ origins while you clear stages for event currency.

Key rewards path here is:

• Story I & II stages → Advanced Recruit Vouchers + development materials
• Challenge Stages → High-value mats and currency
• Event Shop → Vouchers, skill manuals, gear
• 14-day login streak → Extra vouchers and mats
• Memory Films → Unlock Archives “NEW FLAVOR” story

Pro Tips for Efficient Farming

• Clear Story I immediately after maintenance for early vouchers.
• Save stamina for Challenge Stages once Story II unlocks on July 30.
• Use the temporary Matis units in Union Shooting Range to practice teams before hard content.
• Don’t sleep on the Archives unlock because extra story means extra lore and potential permanent rewards later.

This event also feeds directly into the Solo Raid Museum update, so the materials you farm here help prepare for Hall 3 bosses (Harvester, Crystal Chamber, Indivilia) and the expanded No Limit modes on older halls.

Solo Raid Museum, Favorite Items & Centi Rework 

We have the Solo Raid with the new Nikke update. Hall 3 of Solo Raid Museum goes live with three classic bosses under new elemental weaknesses:

• Harvester (Water-weak)
• Crystal Chamber (Electric-weak)
• Indivilia (Iron-weak)

No Limit missions expand for Halls 1 and 2, and total Ark rankings get more slots. Perfect timing to test Laplace and Maxwell. Four new Favorite Items drop on July 23: Phantom, Sugar, Rosanna, and Flora. These will reshape certain team cores, so check your collection progress early.

The Centi Favorite Item rework (live July 27) is bigger than it looks because it has following exclusive features:

• S1 now grants stacking elemental damage to Iron allies (up to 10 stacks) on S2 activation instead of heal-on-shield-break.
• New Stockpile mechanic stores excess healing for emergency top-ups in the first 5 seconds (huge for PvP).
• S2 becomes a solo shield + stacking caster ATK buff.
• Burst heals the whole team based on her Max HP and works with Stockpile.

Iron teams just got a major quality-of-life and damage boost—pair the reworked Centi with your new Matis units for nasty synergy.

QoL Improvements & Extra Content Worth Noting

The NIKKE July 2026 Update also sneaks in several quality-of-life wins:

• Social points now accumulate and collect once per day (no more multiple logins).
• Batch Quick Use for bundles and lucky boxes.
• Advanced sound settings for Tracing the Stars + PC audio device options.
• Lobby icon reorganization.
• New decorations, titles, backgrounds, and profile objects.

Full Burst Weekends on August 1–3 and 8–10 give extra Intercept and Simulation Room loot and those will be useful for skill manuals while you’re building Laplace and Maxwell.

How to Prepare Right Now for the NIKKE July 2026 Update

1. Clear inventory space and free up storage (update requires ~19 GB).
2. Farm as many Advanced Recruit Vouchers and free gems as possible before July 23.
3. Level and skill-up any existing Wind units and Matis members you already own.
4. Stockpile stamina items for the event stages and Challenge content.
5. Review your Iron and Wind team cores because Centi’s rework and the new Favorite Items will change priorities.

If you’re still catching up on summer content or want deeper character analysis, check out our Goddess of Victory Nikke Cinderella Crystal Wave Build Guide for Iron team inspiration that pairs surprisingly well with the incoming Matis powerhouses, or you can have a check on Marciana Marine Study Build Guide to see how summer units transition into late-July meta.

Conclusion

And that is all. The NIKKE July 2026 Update is more than just two new banners. It’s a love letter to Matis fans, a meaningful meta shift for Wind and Iron teams, and a generous free-to-play friendly content drop packed with story, QoL, and long-term power. Now, go and clear the event, test the new units in the Shooting Range, and walk into August with a stronger roster than ever.