Infinity Nikki's Phenomenal First Month: $16 Million in Revenue
Infinity Nikki, the latest installment in the popular Nikki series, has shattered expectations, generating nearly $16 million in mobile game revenue within its first month. This surpasses previous Nikki titles by a staggering 40 times, highlighting its immense popularity. The game's success is largely attributed to its strong performance in China, where it garnered over 5 million downloads.
The game's launch was nothing short of spectacular. It raked in over $1.1 million on its first day alone. While daily revenue fluctuated afterward, a significant boost followed the Version 1.1 update, demonstrating the impact of ongoing content releases. Early figures from AppMagic (via Pocket Gamer) reveal impressive weekly earnings: $3.51 million in its launch week, $4.26 million in the second, and $3.84 million in the third. Revenue tapered to $1.66 million by the fifth week, still contributing to the impressive monthly total. This eclipses both Love Nikki's ($383,000) and Shining Nikki's ($6.2 million) first-month revenues. It's important to note that these figures only reflect mobile platform earnings.
China's Crucial Role:
China played a pivotal role in Infinity Nikki's success, accounting for over 42% of total downloads and significantly contributing to its financial achievement.
Revenue Fluctuations and the Version 1.1 Update:
Post-launch, daily revenue experienced a decline, dipping below $500,000 by December 21st and reaching a low of $141,000 on December 26th. However, the Version 1.1 update revitalized player engagement, resulting in a substantial revenue surge to $665,000 on December 30th – nearly triple the previous day's earnings.
Availability and Future Plans:
Infinity Nikki is available for free on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android. The developers are committed to sustained growth through regular updates and seasonal events, such as the Fishing Day Event, ensuring continued player engagement.
