- The collaboration between Shift Up’s shooter RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke and the popular anime series Evangelion has led to a significant increase in revenue for the game.
- Following the introduction of fan-favorite character Asuka Langley Soryu, the RPG climbed to third place on Apple’s App Store sales chart in Japan.
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The ongoing collaboration between Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Evangelion has been a huge success, with players eagerly investing in the limited-time event to obtain Asuka Langley Soryu, the first character introduced.
Upon the launch of the event, the game’s daily revenue spiked, generating $1.35 million on August 22nd compared to $767,000 on August 21st, according to AppMagic data.
Although revenue gradually decreased after the initial surge, the collaboration continued to drive player spending, propelling Goddess of Victory: Nikke to third place on the App Store sales chart in Japan.
The Impact of Collaboration
The collaboration with Evangelion has allowed Goddess of Victory: Nikke to attract a wider audience by incorporating popular anime characters in the game, creating excitement among players.
The event is being rolled out in phases, starting with Asuka’s debut, and will include additional characters and content in the coming weeks, strategically pacing the release of new features to maintain player engagement.
With significant revenue generated in Japan, Goddess of Victory: Nikke has proven to be a lucrative title, with a total of $750 million in revenue worldwide by its 1.5-year anniversary.
Through successful collaborations and engaging events, Shift Up has established itself as a leader in the gaming industry, consistently delivering compelling content to its players.
