Finance: Infinity Nikki Boasts Exceptional Revenue

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 during its first month. This surpasses previous Nikki titles by a staggering 40 times, highlighting the game's immense popularity.

Developed by Infold Games (Papergames in China), Infinity Nikki launched in December 2024 and quickly captivated players. Its success 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. Players explore diverse nations, solving puzzles and overcoming challenges using Nikki's magically-powered outfits, fueled by Whimstars.

Pre-registration numbers reached 30 million, indicating significant pre-launch anticipation. AppMagic data (via Pocket Gamer) reveals impressive weekly earnings: $3.51 million in the first week, $4.26 million in the second, and $3.84 million in the third. While weekly revenue decreased to $1.66 million by the fifth week, the cumulative total still reached nearly $16 million. This eclipses Love Nikki's first-month revenue ($383,000) and significantly outperforms Shining Nikki's 2021 international launch ($6.2 million). It's important to note these figures only reflect mobile platform earnings.

Infinity Nikki's Triumph in China

China played a pivotal role in Infinity Nikki's success, contributing over 5 million downloads (more than 42% of the total) and significantly boosting its financial performance.

Daily revenue peaked at over $1.1 million on December 6th, then experienced fluctuations. While daily earnings declined, reaching a low of $141,000 on December 26th, the release of Version 1.1 on December 30th spurred a dramatic increase to $665,000, almost tripling the previous day's revenue.

Infinity Nikki is available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The developers plan to sustain the game's momentum with regular seasonal events (like the Fishing Day Event) and ongoing updates.