Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s PC launcher suffers potential malware infection, with its publishers suggesting folks who’ve booted since late September do a security check
Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s Windows PC launcher has been compromised in a security incident involving third-party malware. Publisher Level Infinite confirmed that files within the launcher were tampered with, potentially exposing players who launched the game since late September to security risks.
The company has already deployed a patch to address the vulnerability and eliminate the malware. However, Level Infinite is urging all players who have launched the game since September 27th to conduct security checks on their systems to ensure no additional threats were introduced.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is a free-to-play gacha shooter/RPG developed by Shift Up, the studio behind Stellar Blade. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges facing gaming platforms and launchers, particularly those operated by independent publishers. The swift patching and player notification demonstrate appropriate incident response, though the breach underscores the importance of keeping gaming software updated and monitoring systems for suspicious activity.