Infinity Nikkihas released the first rerun of Flutter Storm, a 5-Star outfit from Version 1.0, but many players are frustrated that their pity doesn’t carry over into the new banner. Despite having a very successful release in December 2024,Infinity Nikkichanged its trajectory with the disastrous launch of Version 1.5. Between a myriad of technical issues, inexplicable retcons, and questionable monetization, the goodwill that Infold andInfinity Nikkiaccumulated during the game’s first six months had all but evaporated.
A lack of a proper response from Infold sparked a wave ofboycotts in theInfinity Nikkicommunity, from refusing to make store purchases, to refraining from pulling on the Limited Banners, to even quitting the game altogether. While Version 1.6 attempted to stop the bleeding by releasing a stable, low-stakes update, manyInfinity Nikkiplayers have maintained a degree of caution until the main issues of Version 1.5 are addressed.
Unfortunately, it seems that the situation inInfinity Nikkiis bound to get controversial once again, as the rerun of Flutter Storm revealed that pity doesn’t transfer across banners. Given Infold’s earlier comment that pity would carry over into a rerun of the same banner, this came as a shock to manyInfinity Nikkiplayers, such as Reddit user ephemeral_pleasures. In truth, the reality is a bit more complex, and requires an overview ofhow banners work inInfinity Nikki.
Since Ocean’s Blessing gets reset with every banner change,Infinity Nikkiplayers are advised to at least have enough Diamonds for 100 pulls. However, Deep Echoes and Outfit Completion carrying over guarantees that their loss of pity will never exceed 19 pulls. In that sense, Infold has kept its word, but the frustration coming from the community is more than understandable – especially when one considers that thegacha odds inInfinity Nikkiare stacked against them.
Ultimately, what may affect the future ofInfinity Nikkithe most is its impending housing system. Given how poorly the DIY Workshop was received in Version 1.5, Infold should carefully approach themonetization of housing inInfinity Nikki. Unofficial data for the latest banner shows a dramatic drop in pulls, likely caused by a combination of the boycott and general fatigue of fairy-tale dresses. While it is no doubt a troubling time forInfinity Nikki, the winning formula that made it a roaring success is still there, waiting to be realized once again.
