Infinity Nikki: Massive Earnings in First Month

Summary

• Infinity Nikki has achieved unprecedented success, earning nearly $16 million in its first month on mobile platforms, surpassing the revenue of previous Nikki series games by over 40 times.
• The game's triumph is largely attributed to its popularity in China, where it garnered over 5 million downloads.
• Following a strong start with over $1.1 million in daily earnings, the game experienced revenue fluctuations, but saw a significant surge after the Version 1.1 update.

Infinity Nikki has set a new benchmark in the mobile gaming industry by amassing nearly $16 million in profit within its first month of release in December 2024. Developed by Infold Games, known as Papergames in China, this latest addition to the beloved Nikki series has quickly captured the hearts of players worldwide. The game's success is primarily driven by in-app purchases, including a wide range of cosmetic items, outfits, and engaging game features.

Set in the enchanting world of Miraland, Infinity Nikki follows the adventures of Nikki and her charming cat companion, Momo. Players explore diverse nations, each with unique cultures and habitats, engaging in a whimsical journey filled with magical outfits. These outfits, powered by Whimstars—the physical embodiments of inspiration—grant Nikki special abilities like floating, gliding, and shrinking, which are crucial for solving puzzles and overcoming in-game challenges.

With an impressive 30 million pre-registrations, Infinity Nikki made a significant impact in the cozy open-world genre even before its official release. According to data from AppMagic (via Pocket Gamer), the game's performance has been stellar, though these figures only account for mobile platform earnings and do not include profits from the PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Windows versions. The game earned $3.51 million in its launch week, followed by $4.26 million in the second week, and $3.84 million in the third week. By the fifth week, the weekly revenue had decreased to $1.66 million, totaling nearly $16 million in its first month. This marks a historic launch for the franchise, dwarfing the first-month earnings of Love Nikki ($383,000) by over 40 times and significantly outperforming Shining Nikki's international launch in 2021, which generated $6.2 million in its first month.

Infinity Nikki Breaks Records with Massive First-Month Earnings

Infinity Nikki's success is predominantly driven by its strong reception in China, where it exceeded 5 million downloads, accounting for over 42% of the game's total downloads and playing a pivotal role in its financial success.

Following its launch, Infinity Nikki's mobile revenue peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6, just a day after its release. Daily earnings gradually declined, reaching $787,000 by December 18 at the end of its second week. The decline continued, with daily revenue falling below $500,000 for the first time on December 21 and hitting a low of $141,000 on December 26. However, a significant surge followed the Version 1.1 update, with daily revenue jumping to $665,000 on December 30, nearly tripling the $234,000 earned the previous day.

Infinity Nikki is available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The developers are dedicated to sustaining its momentum through regular updates and seasonal events, such as the Infinity Nikki's Fishing Day Event, to enhance the player experience.