The much-anticipated release of Infinity Nikki and its multiplayer-focused 1.5 update on Steam has been overshadowed by a series of controversies. After months of exclusivity on the Epic Game Store, Infold Games' fashionable dress-up adventure finally hit Valve's digital platform, but not without a plethora of technical glitches, unexpected design changes, and steep outfit requirements that have left fans feeling let down.
Technical issues have plagued the game, with many PC players unable to even launch Infinity Nikki due to crashes and instability. But beyond these performance problems, the community has expressed frustration over the new five-star outfits, Snowbound Ballad and Undying Ember, which now require 11 pieces to complete. This means players could be facing up to 220 pulls to gather a full set, a significant jump from what they're used to, introduced without prior notice. There's a growing concern that future outfit requirements may escalate even further.
Infold's decision to extend the Crown of Miraland: Peak Arena event from two to three weeks added to the confusion and unrest among players. The Chinese player base, in particular, has been vocal on social media platforms like RedNote, sparking a widespread movement. Now, players worldwide are rallying to boycott Infinity Nikki on Steam, urging others to leave negative reviews and uninstall the game across all platforms as a form of protest.
Reddit user kiaxxl highlighted the strategy behind this movement, noting, "What I am reminding people of is a decent amount of Chinese IN stylists pledging to not spend/pull on the banners to send a message to the digital income trackers for the game. For gacha games, tracking how successful a new batch of content is usually measured on the first few days. Holding back your pulls for a couple of days can help show we want IN to remain fun and fair for all players."
The backlash has been significant enough to impact the game's reputation, reflected in its "Mixed" rating on Steam. In response, Infold issued an apology letter acknowledging the technical issues and promising improvements in communication about future changes. They also offered compensation in the form of 10 Revelation Crystals, 10 Resonance Crystals, and 1200 Diamonds, and confirmed that the Mira Crown event would end on May 16 with the next season starting the same day.
Despite these concessions, the community remains divided. Some celebrate the swift response and changes, while others are skeptical about the persistence of 11-piece outfit requirements for future five-star outfits. Reddit user EdensAsmr voiced concerns, stating, "Think about it: CN players are pointing out that if we accept the 11-piece outfits and pity as it is, most new 5 stars will **be** 11 pieces. Imagine if every new major update has two 11-piece 5-star banners? That means you have to save even more to be able to handle it, and 70-80 pulls per patch will **not** cut it."
The call from boycotters is clear: keep up the pressure to ensure Infinity Nikki remains enjoyable and equitable for all players. As the situation unfolds, players can explore the new 1.5 update, dubbed the Bubble Season, and take advantage of 100 free pulls and new codes for rewards like Resonance Crystals and Diamonds. For those diving into the Sea of Stars area, an interactive map is available to track progress with detailed checklists.
