Infinity Nikki: Zelda, Witcher 3 Developers Join Team

Infinity Nikki released a behind-the-scenes documentary on its development, and revealed that it had some seasoned professionals on its team for its PC and PlayStation game launch. Read on to learn more about its development process!

Behind-The-Scenes Of Infinity NikkiA Sneak Peek Into Miraland

Much-anticipated fashion-focused open-world Infinity Nikki arrives this December 4th (EST/PST), and it released a brief 25-minute documentary celebrating years of work, and showcasing the dedication poured into completing the game through interviews with key team members.

Infinity Nikki started in December 2019 when the Nikki series’ producer approached Chief Technology Officer Fei Ge and expressed interest in creating an open-world game where Nikki is “freely exploring and adventuring.” At that time, the entire project was kept confidential, even renting a separate office to work discreetly. “Then we gradually recruited and assembled our initial team, working on concepts, laying the groundwork and building the infrastructure. We continued this way for over a year.”

Game developer Sha Dingyu shared that they felt their work was groundbreaking in integrating the Nikki IP and its dress-up-game mechanics with an open-world design, calling the process demanding, requiring a framework built from the ground up after years of research.

Despite the difficulties, the team wholeheartedly embraced bringing this game to life. The Nikki franchise began as a series of mobile games, starting with NikkuUp2U in 2012. Infinity Nikki is the fifth installment and the first on PC and console, alongside mobile. Ge acknowledged they could have made another mobile game, but the team was committed to “pursuing technological and product advancement,” driven by a desire for innovation and the evolution of the Nikki IP. Their dedication was such that their producer sculpted a miniature Grand Millewish Tree model from clay to solidify the vision. While not a perfect replica, it symbolizes the passion the producer, and by extension his colleagues, have for the game.

The video also shows glimpses of the beautiful landscapes players will explore in Miraland, the setting of Infinity Nikki. There's a strong focus on the Grand Millewish Tree, a mystical tree home to adorable Faewish Sprites, and its surroundings. Miraland's inhabitants are vibrant, going about their daily lives, like children playing magical hopscotch. Game designer Xiao Li highlighted that NPCs have their own routines, even when Nikki is on a mission, creating a more dynamic, realistic world.

A Stellar Cast

It is no wonder that one can tell how stunning the game is just from its promotional material and how refined it looks—besides the main Nikki series team that has been more or less familiar with the IP since its early days, the Infinity Nikki team has also hired overseas talent who are equally experienced. Firstly, Infinity Nikki’s Lead Sub Director is Kentaro “Tomiken” Tominaga, an experienced game designer who also worked on the acclaimed Switch title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. They also have concept artist Andrzej Dybowski on board as well, who also contributed his amazing skills to another equally acclaimed game, The Witcher 3.

Since the official start of the game’s development last December 28th, 2019, it would have taken the team 1814 full days until its upcoming grand launch on December 4th, 2024. Anticipation is at a fever pitch as the release date draws near. Get ready to embark on a journey through Miraland with Nikki and her trusty best friend, Momo, this coming December!