Developers from BotW and Witcher 3 Join Infinity Nikki Team

Infinity Nikki's upcoming release boasts a star-studded development team and a behind-the-scenes documentary showcasing its ambitious journey. The December 4th (EST/PST) launch of this fashion-focused open-world game is preceded by a 25-minute documentary highlighting the years of dedicated work.

The project, initiated in December 2019, saw the Nikki series producer collaborating with CTO Fei Ge to create an open-world adventure for Nikki. Maintaining secrecy, the team initially worked in a separate office before expanding. Game designer Sha Dingyu describes the challenge of integrating the established Nikki IP's dress-up mechanics with an open-world setting, a process requiring years of research and a framework built from the ground up.

This fifth installment in the Nikki franchise marks a significant departure, transitioning from mobile-only to PC and console platforms. The team's commitment to technological advancement is evident, even extending to the producer's creation of a clay model of the in-game Grand Millewish Tree.

The documentary offers glimpses of Miraland's vibrant world, including the Grand Millewish Tree and its Faewish Sprites, and emphasizes the dynamic NPCs with their own routines, adding realism to the game world. Game designer Xiao Li highlights this detail as a key design element.

The game's stunning visuals are a testament to the team's expertise. Beyond the core Nikki team, Infinity Nikki recruited international talent, including Lead Sub Director Kentaro “Tomiken” Tominaga (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) and concept artist Andrzej Dybowski (The Witcher 3).

After over four and a half years of development, beginning December 28th, 2019, Infinity Nikki is poised for launch. Prepare to explore Miraland with Nikki and Momo this December!