Infold Games has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the Infinity Nikki Version 1.5 update. In an official statement, the team has acknowledged the issues and offered an apology along with in-game compensation to disappointed players.

The 1.5 update introduced unfinished zones, game-breaking bugs, misleading mechanics like the dye system, missing currency, and even removed the beloved intro sequence, sparking outrage in the community. Since then the game’s rating dropped to a mixed variety on Steam and just 2 stars on Google Play, leading fans to organize a ‘girlcott’ movement in protest.

Dear Stylist, This is the Infinity Nikki Dev Team.

First and foremost, we sincerely thank you for your unwavering support and love for Infinity Nikki. Since the launch of Version 1.5, insufficient preparation during pre-release testing led to unexpected live issues, resulting in… pic.twitter.com/APBBqY8mZv

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Infold Games then responded on May 17 with an apology and compensation of 960 Diamonds for all players. To prevent further missteps, the team delayed the next major update (Version 1.6) to June 12, to allow more time for bug fixes and polishing. In the meantime, players will receive daily login rewards, including 120 Diamonds, an Energy Crystal, and 360 Starlit Crystals to make up for the delayed co-op feature.

As for the removed tutorial and Nikki’s iconic Threads of Reunion outfit, Infold Games admitted the current Sea of Stars prologue feels rushed, but gave no clear commitment to restoring the original content. While full details remain scarce, the team claims they’re working on long-term improvements to win back player trust.

On a more proactive note, Infold Games has introduced an in-game feedback channel through Pear-Pal, allowing players to directly share their thoughts. However, the timing of this apology, just ahead of the launch of new 4-Star Banner Outfits, hasn’t sat well with many fans, who see it as a poorly timed coincidence. Despite this gesture, the ‘girlcott’ movement shows no signs of slowing down in both the Chinese and global communities. Still, Infold’s recent actions mark a small but important first step toward mending player trust.