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NieR: Automata Returns to Goddess of Victory: Nikke with Anime Expo Showcase

Kate SánchezBy Kate Sánchez07/02/20252 Mins Read
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Level Infinite unleashes a massive dual offensive this July, bringing the highly anticipated NieR:Automata collaboration rerun back to Goddess of Victory: Nikke while simultaneously launching an immersive “Reclaim the Surface” showcase at Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles. Beyond the NieR:Automata collaboration rerun, the update also introduces a new Nikke character, Sora, and a new story event titled “OVER THE HORIZON.”

What can we expect from Goddess of Victory: Nikke, at Anime Expo?

The theme of this year’s Nikke presence at Anime Expo 2025 is “Humans Will Reclaim the Surface,” with a massive Harvester Boss “invading” the booth, evoking a battlefield under siege. The on-site experience will include:

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  • On-site experiences include:
  • Interactive photo zones
  • Nikke cosplayer meet-and-greets
  • Mission-based activities offering exclusive Nikke merchandise rewards
  • Nikke’s first official merchandise store, featuring popular and original collectibles and clothing. Fans can even reserve a purchase time online to skip lines.

Find the Nikke booth at SF5 in the South Hall Lobby of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

NieR:Automata Collaboration Rerun: OuteR:Automata Returns

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The fan-favorite NieR:Automata Collaboration Rerun, “OuteR:Automata,” launches alongside the expo, bringing back beloved characters, challenging missions, and limited-time content to the Nikke universe. The return of the Square Enix collaboration includes:

  • SSR 2B: The elite YoRHa android returns, with her ATK scaling with Max HP and increasing with each Burst Skill use.
  • SSR A2: A prototype android specializing in close-range combat. Her “Mode B” periodically decreases her HP in exchange for dramatically enhanced skill attributes.
  • SR Pascal: This support-type machine lifeform provides continuous HP restoration and rocket launcher attacks.
  • NieR:Automata Grand Collaboration Event Rerun – OuteR:Automata: A D-Wave phenomenon recurs in a Surface factory, sending the Commander and Counters to investigate.
  • New & Returning Outfits: Both 2B and A2 receive brand-new outfits, and original collaboration costumes are also available again for a limited time.

Goddess of Victory: Nikke is available now on PC and mobile platforms.

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