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 the game's immense popularity. The game's success is largely attributed to its strong performance in China, where it garnered over 5 million downloads.

Developed by Infold Games (Papergames in China), Infinity Nikki launched in December 2024, captivating players with its enchanting Miraland setting and engaging gameplay. Players guide Nikki and her cat, Momo, through diverse nations, solving puzzles and overcoming challenges using magically imbued outfits powered by Whimstars. While the core gameplay revolves around dressing Nikki, these outfits are crucial for story progression.

The game's impressive financial performance is evident in its weekly revenue: $3.51 million in its launch week, followed by $4.26 million and $3.84 million in the subsequent weeks. While weekly revenue dipped to $1.66 million by the fifth week, the cumulative total still reached nearly $16 million. This dwarfs the first-month earnings of Love Nikki ($383,000) and significantly outpaces Shining Nikki's international launch ($6.2 million). These figures, sourced from AppMagic (via Pocket Gamer), represent mobile platform earnings only.

Infinity Nikki's Chinese Success

China played a pivotal role in Infinity Nikki's success, accounting for over 42% of total downloads. The game's initial daily revenue peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6th, experiencing fluctuations afterward. Daily revenue declined, reaching a low of $141,000 on December 26th. However, a Version 1.1 update on December 30th spurred a significant rebound, boosting daily revenue to $665,000.

Available 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 continued player engagement and further growth.