Infinity Nikki's Phenomenal Debut: $16 Million in First-Month Revenue
Infinity Nikki, the latest installment in the popular Nikki series, has shattered expectations, generating nearly $16 million in mobile game revenue within its first month. This surpasses previous Nikki titles by a staggering 40 times, highlighting its immense popularity. Developed by Infold Games (Papergames in China), the game launched in December 2024 and quickly captivated players worldwide. The impressive revenue stems from robust in-app purchases of cosmetic items, outfits, and various gameplay enhancements.
The game's enchanting Miraland setting invites players to accompany Nikki and her cat, Momo, on a whimsical adventure across diverse nations, each with unique cultures and environments. While styling Nikki is central, her outfits possess magical properties crucial to solving puzzles and progressing through the narrative. These outfits, powered by Whimstars, allow Nikki to perform actions like floating, gliding, and shrinking, adding a unique layer of gameplay.
Boasting 30 million pre-registrations, Infinity Nikki made a significant splash in the cozy open-world genre even before its official release. AppMagic data (via Pocket Gamer) reveals a strong launch week with $3.51 million in revenue, followed by $4.26 million and $3.84 million in the subsequent weeks. While weekly revenue decreased to $1.66 million by the fifth week, the cumulative total still reached nearly $16 million within the first month. This eclipses Love Nikki's first-month revenue ($383,000) by over 40 times and significantly outperforms Shining Nikki's 2021 international launch ($6.2 million). These figures, however, only reflect mobile platform earnings, excluding revenue from the PC and PlayStation 5 versions.
China's Key Role in Infinity Nikki's Success
China played a pivotal role in Infinity Nikki's success, accounting for over 5 million downloads (more than 42% of the total). This substantial contribution from the Chinese market solidified its position as a major driver of the game's financial achievement.
Post-launch analysis shows daily revenue peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6th. While daily earnings subsequently declined, reaching a low of $141,000 on December 26th, a Version 1.1 update on December 30th spurred a significant rebound, boosting daily revenue to $665,000 – almost triple the previous day's earnings.
Infinity Nikki is currently available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The developers are committed to sustaining the game's momentum through regular seasonal events (like the Fishing Day Event) and continuous updates to enhance the player experience.
