
Officials call on players who have run the PC launcher since September 27 to check their computer and account security and provide malware detection and removal functions.
AI-generated summary
"Nikki" is a popular and well-known mobile game supported by many players. During the recent celebration of its fourth anniversary, it was reported that some files in the PC launcher were tampered with by a third party, causing security issues.
As the popular and well-known mobile game "Nikki" supported by many players celebrates its fourth anniversary, it has recently been reported that some files in the PC launcher have been tampered with by a third party, leaving players facing major security issues with computer and account information leaked. To this end, the official has also issued an emergency announcement and will continue to investigate the scope of the malicious program's impact and prepare corresponding solutions.
The popular mobile game "Victory: Nikki" has reported major security issues, and remedial measures were urgently announced recently. (Photo/Official)
According to the official announcement of "Goddess of Victory: Nikki", in order to find out how the PC launcher file was tampered with, the network security environment, including CDN, is being carefully checked. We will respond with caution to prevent further losses or similar problems from happening again.
Commanders who have executed the PC launcher at least once since 15:41 on September 27 (UTC+9), please check the security of your computer and account. Starting from 8:00 on November 5, 2026 (UTC+9), the official PC client will provide the function of detecting and removing malicious programs spread by this event. First, please close browsers such as Chrome and then start the PC client. After starting the client, if a malicious program is detected, the system will display a prompt window asking you to agree to clear the logs, DLLs and login file information related to the malicious program on your computer. If you agree to the cleanup, all data related to the malicious program will be deleted. If the browser is still executing at this time, some DLL files may not be deleted and remain, but these files will no longer be executed and will not pose additional security risks.
The impact of this incident may not be limited to games, but may also involve computers, external service accounts and property. If you find any abnormalities in your account or suffer financial losses due to this incident, please report it through the official customer service center.
In order to avoid similar problems from happening again, the security monitoring mechanism of PC launchers and related systems will be strengthened. At the same time, we will establish a detection mechanism for external attempts to tamper with launcher files or data, and establish an integrity verification mechanism for external resources loaded by the PC launcher to reduce the risk of using tampered resources.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Officials will continue to investigate the scope of impact caused by malicious programs and prepare corresponding solutions.
Very likely · Within days
Officials will strengthen the security monitoring mechanism of PC launchers and related systems, and establish an external resource integrity verification mechanism.
Very likely · Within weeks

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