Devs From BotW, Witcher 3 Join Infinity Nikki Team

Infinity Nikki: A Deep Dive into the Making of a Fashion-Forward Open World

The highly anticipated open-world fashion game, Infinity Nikki, is set to launch December 4th (EST/PST). A recently released 25-minute documentary offers a fascinating glimpse into its extensive development journey, highlighting the passion and dedication of its team.

Miraland's Genesis

The project began in December 2019, when the Nikki series producer envisioned an open-world adventure for Nikki. Maintaining secrecy, the team worked in a separate office, gradually building their team and laying the groundwork over a year. Game designer Sha Dingyu emphasizes the unprecedented challenge of integrating the established dress-up mechanics of the Nikki IP with a completely new open-world design. This required creating a framework from scratch, a process that involved years of research and development.

The team's commitment to evolving the Nikki IP is evident. While a simple mobile sequel would have been easier, they opted for a significant technological and product upgrade. This dedication is symbolized by the producer's clay model of the Grand Millewish Tree, showcasing the passion driving the project. The documentary also showcases the vibrant world of Miraland, highlighting the Grand Millewish Tree, its inhabitants, and the detailed daily routines of the NPCs, creating a truly immersive experience. Game designer Xiao Li points out that even with ongoing missions, NPCs maintain their own schedules, adding to the realism and vibrancy of the world.

A Team of Industry Titans

The game's stunning visuals are a testament to the talent assembled. In addition to the core Nikki team, Infinity Nikki boasts internationally renowned developers. Kentaro “Tomiken” Tominaga, Lead Sub Director, brings his experience from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while concept artist Andrzej Dybowski contributes his expertise from The Witcher 3.

From its official inception on December 28th, 2019, to its December 4th, 2024 launch, the team dedicated over 1814 days to bringing their vision to life. The anticipation is palpable as players prepare to join Nikki and Momo on their adventure through Miraland this December.