Infinity Nikki Sees Massive First-Month Earnings

Summary

• Infinity Nikki has achieved a remarkable milestone, amassing nearly $16 million in mobile game profit within its first month of release. This latest installment in the beloved Nikki series, developed by Infold Games (known as Papergames in China), was launched in December 2024 and quickly gained traction in the mobile gaming world. The game's success is attributed to its engaging gameplay and the appeal of in-app purchases, including cosmetic items, outfits, and various game features.

• The game's extraordinary success was largely driven by China, where it received over 5 million downloads. This accounts for over 42% of the game’s total downloads, cementing China as a major contributor to its financial triumph.

• After a solid start, earning over $1.1 million in a day, the game's daily revenue fluctuated but surged post-Version 1.1 update. The game peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6, just a day after its launch. Daily earnings gradually declined, with a low of $141,000 on December 26. However, revenue surged to $665,000 on December 30 following the Version 1.1 update, nearly tripling the $234,000 earned the previous day.

Infinity Nikki has captivated players with its enchanting setting in the world of Miraland. Players guide the titular character, Nikki, and her adorable cat companion, Momo, through a whimsical journey across diverse nations with unique cultures and habitats. The central gameplay revolves around dressing up, with Nikki's outfits possessing magical powers essential for progressing through the story. These outfits, imbued with the energy of Whimstars—physical manifestations of inspiration—enable Nikki to float, glide, and even shrink to solve puzzles and overcome challenges.

With 30 million pre-registrations, Infinity Nikki made a significant impact in the cozy open-world genre before its release and continues to dominate. Data from AppMagic (via Pocket Gamer) highlights the game’s extraordinary performance, though these figures represent mobile platform earnings only, excluding profits from the PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Windows versions. Infinity Nikki 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, weekly revenue had tapered to $1.66 million, amassing nearly $16 million in profit within its first month of release. This marks the franchise's most successful launch, surpassing Love Nikki's first-month revenue of $383,000 by over 40 times and significantly outperforming Shining Nikki's international launch in 2021, which generated $6.2 million during its first month.

Infinity Nikki's success is largely driven by its reception in China, where downloads surpassed 5 million. This accounts for over 42% of the game’s total downloads and cements China as a major contributor to its financial triumph.

This latest data information comes after it was reported that Infinity Nikki's mobile revenue peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6, just a day after its launch. Since then, daily earnings have gradually declined, though the game still generated $787,000 by December 18, marking the end of its second week. The decline accelerated in the following days, with daily revenue dropping below $500,000 for the first time on December 21 and hitting a low of $141,000 on December 26, its worst-performing day so far. However, revenue surged to $665,000 on December 30 following Infinity Nikki's Version 1.1 update, nearly tripling the $234,000 earned the previous day.

For potential players, Infinity Nikki is available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The game’s developers are committed to maintaining its momentum by regularly introducing seasonal events, such as Infinity Nikki's Fishing Day Event, and updates to enrich the player experience.