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 other game features.
The game, set in the magical world of Miraland, follows Nikki and her cat, Momo, on a whimsical adventure across diverse nations, each with unique cultures. While styling Nikki is central to gameplay, her outfits possess magical powers crucial for solving puzzles and progressing through the story. These outfits, powered by Whimstars, grant Nikki abilities like floating and shrinking, adding a unique dimension to the gameplay.
Boasting 30 million pre-registrations, Infinity Nikki made a significant splash in the cozy open-world genre even before its official release. Data from AppMagic (via Pocket Gamer) reveals a strong launch week with $3.51 million in revenue, followed by $4.26 million and $3.84 million in subsequent weeks. While weekly revenue eventually settled to $1.66 million by the fifth week, the cumulative total of nearly $16 million represents a landmark achievement, dwarfing the first-month earnings of Love Nikki ($383,000) and significantly outperforming Shining Nikki's international launch ($6.2 million). These figures, however, only reflect mobile platform earnings; revenue from the PlayStation 5 and PC versions remains unincluded.
Infinity Nikki's Record-Breaking Success in China
China played a pivotal role in Infinity Nikki's success, accounting for over 5 million downloads (more than 42% of the total) and significantly contributing to its financial triumph.
Post-launch, daily revenue initially peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6th, gradually declining in the following weeks. While daily earnings dipped below $500,000 by December 21st, reaching a low of $141,000 on December 26th, the release of Version 1.1 on December 30th spurred a significant rebound, nearly tripling daily revenue to $665,000.
Available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android, Infinity Nikki continues to thrive. The developers' commitment to regular updates and seasonal events, such as the Fishing Day Event, ensures a consistently engaging experience for players.
