By Infinity Nikki made its debut as a vibrant beacon in late 2024, but the recent 1.5 update has significantly dulled that brilliance, and even the lengthy developer apology we’ve witnessed in years hasn’t rekindled the enthusiasm.
Grievances concerning stability problems, excessive monetization, and major narrative shifts have been amplified, and yet another extensive apology from the development team is failing to alleviate community displeasure.
“Following the rollout of Version 1.5, inadequate preparation during pre-release evaluations resulted in unforeseen live issues,” the developers announced via Twitter, “leading to an unstable gaming environment and disappointing content. We acknowledge this is our fault, and rectifying these issues is our primary focus moving ahead.”
At present, the developers are prolonging the duration of the 1.5 Bubble Season, with 1.6 now scheduled to commence on June 12, a minor delay from the earlier indicated June 4 launch. They are also introducing extra daily login rewards from June 5 to June 12, offering 120 Diamonds and 1 Energy Crystal each day.
The community’s reaction to this content may well reflect their current sentiment, as players perceive the login bonuses not as a benevolent gesture, but rather as a cynical tactic to ensure daily engagement. “Infold finally responds and concludes with: ‘Oh, and if you seek compensation, you must log in for 8 consecutive days to receive it all,'” as one Reddit post articulately captures.
Dear Stylist, This is the Infinity Nikki Dev Team. Firstly, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support for Infinity Nikki. Since the launch of Version 1.5, inadequate preparation during pre-release testing has led to unexpected live issues, resulting in… pic.twitter.com/APBBqY8mZvMay 18, 2025
One of the most contentious aspects of version 1.5 has been its entirely overhauled introduction sequence, which many players regard as a retcon that has drastically altered the story’s tone.
“We want to assure you,” the developers state, “we’ve clearly heard your concerns: The absence of the Threads of Reunion storyline in this version was never meant to be a removal from Infinity Nikki’s narrative – its associated outfit remains on our development roadmap. Due to technical challenges in Version 1.5, we were unable to properly introduce the Sea of Stars chapter and the narrative groundwork for Threads of Reunion, which unfortunately led to misunderstandings. These components are planned for upcoming updates.”
The suggestion that a curtailed story shift may have surfaced due to “technical issues” with the update has certainly not been well-received by fans. As one Reddit post suggests, why would the developers “launch a story they knew was incomplete due to technical issues within an update they hadn’t even released?”
The studio concludes its communication by presenting the “Miraland Round Table” to “transparently address player concerns and collaboratively seek solutions.” This will include both an email contact and an in-game customer service feature for submitting feedback.
“Your honest feedback – both critical and positive – has led to significant introspection,” the developers wrap up. “Writing this message evokes mixed feelings: regret over unfulfilled promises and gratitude for your steadfast support.” There’s likely no need to highlight further community reactions to clarify that the support is indeed faltering.
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