Infinity Nikki’s improvement group has issued an apology following a latest and poorly obtained replace to the sport, which led to an inflow of damaging suggestions on Steam.
Infinity Nikki – a cute and vibrant gown up sport with gacha parts – launched in direction of the top of final 12 months, providing gamers the chance to partake in some cosy RPG enjoyable. Nonetheless, whereas the free to play sport was nicely obtained on its preliminary launch, issues have since soured.
On twenty eighth April, the developer launched Model 1.5 or “Bubble Season” for Infinity Nikki. This replace was meant so as to add issues corresponding to new problem ranges, duties and gameplay options, however it additionally added numerous bugs which included gamers being unable to begin the sport on PS5, that means it needed to be redownloaded utterly. Different points included crashes and Nikki not transferring, to call however two. In the meantime, the developer retconned Infinity Nikki’s story, and within the phrases of 1 participant, “dived deep into scummy monetisation practices” with this replace.
When the replace went stay, the sport recieved numerous damaging Steam critiques. And now, two weeks down the road, the group has issued an apology to its group, including it has “determined to increase Model 1.5’s finish date to make sure higher stability and stop related points from recurring” within the sport.
“We’re acutely conscious that these latest points have impacted your expertise and broken the belief and affection you’ve got positioned in us. To all stylists, we provide our deepest apologies,” the developer wrote on social media.
The Infinity Nikki studio continued: “All through the event journey since launch, we have confronted a large number of challenges and uncertainties. From optimising efficiency throughout various gadgets with various capabilities to tackling sudden technical roadblocks, many of those hurdles had been unprecedented for our group.
“Relatively than providing untimely communication, we selected to sort out these issues methodically – responding to your expectations solely as soon as we had secured concrete options.
“However relaxation assured, we have heard your suggestions loud and clear.”
It went on to make clear that the Threads of Reunion storyline’s absence on this model of Infinity Nikki was “by no means supposed as a elimination” from the sport’s narrative, and its related outfit stays on the event roadmap.
“Resulting from technical hurdles in Model 1.5, we had been unable to correctly refine the introduction of the Sea of Stars chapter and the narrative setup for Threads of Reunion, which regrettably led to confusion,” it mentioned.
“These parts are deliberate for future updates. Plans are underway to increase tiered cumulative top-up rewards in upcoming variations; new gameplay techniques will endure rigorous design scrutiny to make sure seamless integration into the open-world expertise and lore consistency. On high of that, adaptation, efficiency, and stability points throughout varied platforms (together with PS) have been recognized and are being resolved systematically.”
Different “changes” are additionally being mentioned, the studio mentioned. “Some modifications require prolonged improvement cycles, however we decide to implementing them by way of phased updates. We’ll share progress as soon as plans solidify and milestones are reached. Within the meantime, we humbly ask on your continued endurance and belief.”
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The studio moreover clarified “the delay preparations, compensation plan, and key optimisation priorities”, that are as follows:
Model 1.5 Extension & Adjusted Occasion Schedules
Resulting from model scheduling changes, Model 1.5 “Bubble Season” will likely be prolonged till June 12 (UTC-7).
Model Timelines:
Model 1.5 Finish Date: June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7)
Model 1.6 Launch Date: June 12, 2025, 20:00:00 (UTC-7)
*The upkeep schedule of Model 1.6 could also be adjusted based mostly on precise situations.
Model 1.5 Occasions:
The top date of the next Bubble Season occasions is prolonged to June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7): [Chase the Bubbles!], [Rainbow Album], [Where Are the Gifties?], [Floating Bubbles], [Rainbow and Pattern], and [Adventure Together].
Model 1.5 Retailer:
The top date of [Pear-Pal Selected/Store: Clothing] is prolonged to June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
The top date of [Heartfelt Gifts] is prolonged to June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
The top date of the [Shake Up Bubble Jar!] cumulative top-up occasion is prolonged to June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
All objects in [Bubble Market] will likely be unavailable on June 12 at 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
The [Serenity Resonance Packs] and [Prismatic Plenitude Packs] in [Store: Featured] will likely be unavailable on June 12 at 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
Different Model 1.5 Changes:
The top date of Model 1.5 [Mira Journey] is prolonged to June 12, 2025, 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
The limited-time objects in [Starlit Shop] will likely be eliminated on June 12 at 12:49:59 (UTC-7).
Weekly Duties “Starlit Pursuit” Delay Discover:
After Model 1.5 launched, we obtained intensive suggestions on co-op options and gameplay. Primarily based on this, we’re optimising associated techniques, and the brand new weekly duties [Starlit Pursuit], initially scheduled for Could 20 (UTC-7), will now debut in Model 1.6. This delay permits us to refine process mechanics for a smoother expertise. Extra particulars will likely be introduced at a later date—please keep tuned.
In mild of this alteration, 360 [Starlit Crystals] will likely be given to all gamers as compensation. We prolong our heartfelt gratitude to each stylist on your understanding and continued assist.
The event group mentioned it recognised its communication efforts “could not meet each stylist’s expectations”, and it’s subsequently launching a brand new initiative generally known as Miraland Spherical Desk. This can enable gamers to share suggestions with the Infinity Nikki group through e mail (embrace the key phrase [Table Advisor] within the e mail’s topic line and ship it to the assist group at infinitynikki_cs@infoldgames.com) or in-game through the Buyer Service tab.
These channels will likely be prioritised, the Infinity Nikki group mentioned, however added it would nonetheless proceed to watch suggestions elsewhere as nicely.
“All collected enter – previous and current – will likely be compiled, with key points receiving direct responses. Your candid suggestions – each essential and inspiring – has prompted deep reflection. Drafting this message stirs blended feelings: guilt over delayed guarantees, but gratitude on your unwavering assist,” the developer mentioned, providing compensation within the type of in-game Diamonds and Power Crystals.
“Thanks for standing with us,” it closed. “Collectively, we’ll make Infinity Nikki shine brighter than ever!”
Latest modifications apart, Jessica Orr had good issues to say in regards to the sport on its launch, calling it a “true step ahead for open-world gacha video games” that “lastly brings some a lot wanted competitors to the miHoYo monopoly”, in Eurogamer’s Infinity Nikki evaluation.
