Nikki Infinity: Zelda & Witcher 3 Dev Talent Acquired

Infinity Nikki released a behind-the-scenes documentary on its development, and revealed that it had some experienced developers 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, developing ideas, 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, integrating the Nikki IP and its core dress-up mechanics with an open-world design. They described the process as demanding, building a framework from scratch incrementally after years of study.

Despite the difficulties, the team was united in realizing this game. The Nikki franchise began as a mobile game series, starting with NikkiUp2U 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 “achieving a technological and product improvement,” driven by a desire for advancement 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. Though not a perfect replica, it embodies the producer's—and the team's—passion.

The video shows glimpses of Miraland, Infinity Nikki's setting. The Grand Millewish Tree, home to the Faewish Sprites, and its surroundings are highlighted. Miraland's inhabitants are vibrant, going about their daily lives, like children playing a magical hopscotch game. Game designer Xiao Li noted a design highlight: NPCs have independent routines, even during Nikki's missions, creating a more dynamic, realistic world.

A Star-Studded Cast

It is no surprise that one can see how stunning the game is from its promotional materials and how refined it appears—besides the core Nikki series team, familiar with the IP since its inception, the Infinity Nikki team has also recruited highly skilled international talent. Firstly, Infinity Nikki’s Lead Sub Director is Kentaro “Tomiken” Tominaga, a seasoned 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, who contributed his exceptional skills to the equally lauded game, The Witcher 3.

Since the official commencement of the game’s development last December 28th, 2019, it would have taken the team 1814 full days until its forthcoming grand launch on December 4th, 2024. Anticipation is at its peak as the release date approaches. Get ready to embark on a journey through Miraland with Nikki and her faithful companion, Momo, this coming December!