Infinity Nikki has faced significant backlash from its players due to the recent deduction of Ethereal Stars and Starlit Crystals, which has led some accounts to negative balances. The negative response follows the release of Version 1.5, which introduced numerous game-breaking bugs and other issues, prompting an organized boycott against the game by players. This community action, referred to as the “girlcott,” has primarily emerged as a reaction to the perceived mishandling of the game’s updates and communication from the developers, Infold. The situation escalated after Version 1.5 revealed multiple problems, including a deserted co-op zone, a retcon of the game’s narrative, and a frustrating dye system.
Despite a successful launch in December 2024, the goodwill built by Infold rapidly deteriorated. The developers’ initial efforts to address the backlash included compensating players with additional currency, but the further emergence of issues, combined with censorship of criticism on official platforms, deepened player dissatisfaction. Recent decisions have only intensified the situation. Infold nerfed the Floating ability of the new Crimson Feather outfit and enforced deductions from players who exploited a bug to accumulate extra Ethereal Stars and Starlit Crystals.
Many players who had already used their Ethereal Stars to access content in the game now find themselves at a disadvantage, with their accounts showing negative balances. This frustration has been voiced on platforms like the Infinity Nikki subreddit. It’s important to acknowledge that some elements of Version 1.5, such as Serenity Island, have received positive feedback from fans. This indicates that there is still potential for enjoyable content in the game, but players long for a return to the cozy experiences they once enjoyed.
The community hopes that Infold will reconsider its recent decisions and restore some of the charm that originally drew them to Infinity Nikki.