Following millions of pre-registrations, cozy open-world game Infinity Nikki finally reveals its release date - and it's coming soon

Infinity Nikki
(Image credit: Infold Games)

Infinity Nikki, a mind-bogglingly beautiful open-world dress-up game headed by none other than former Breath of the Wild dev Kentaro Tominaga, finally has a release date - and it's not too far off.

Following the debut of its new trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, Infinity Nikki stole the hearts of countless cozy gamers globally and managed to rack up over 12 million pre-registrations in just a few days. With the upcoming game standing as the follow-up to a successful series of mobile dress-up titles spanning over 12 years, this figure isn't all that surprising - and it's only continued to grow since then.

There wasn't any news regarding a potential launch window or release date until now, though, and it seems there's thankfully not long left to wait. As revealed by developer Infold Games in a recent post, Infinity Nikki is launching on December 5 this year. In celebration of their announcement, devs have also teamed up with musician Jessie J to create the game's latest trailer and are hosting a giveaway for followers.

It's certainly an exciting time to be a Love Nikki stan, and I personally can't wait to dive back into the new game after my time with it during my preview last month. Whether you're a girl who grew up on GirlsGoGames.com like me or are simply a fan of relaxing sims like Animal Crossing, it's difficult not to be bedazzled by Infinity Nikki's whimsical charm. Now if you'll excuse me, I have virtual outfits to plan for December 5.

Check out our roundup of other new games coming this year and beyond for more.

Anna Koselke
Staff Writer

After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer. She has written for various publications since her postgraduate studies, including Dexerto, Fanbyte, GameSpot, IGN, PCGamesN, and more. When she's not frantically trying to form words into coherent sentences, she's probably daydreaming about becoming a fairy druid and befriending every animal or she's spending a thousand (more) hours traversing the Underdark in Baldur's Gate 3. If you spot her away from her PC, you'll always find Anna with a fantasy book, a handheld video game console of some sort, and a Tamagotchi or two on hand.

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