Despite being released just a few days ago, Infinity Nikki, the new free to play action/adventure gacha game, has already been downloaded more than ten million times on PC, PS5 and smartphones. The title has already had to deal with the problem of cheats: the situation appears singular considering that Infinity Nikki does not include PvP modes, an element that usually encourages the use of cheats. The game, focused on aesthetic character customization and with a relaxed gameplay structure, offers little reason to resort to bad practices. Nonetheless, Infold Games announced on X that it had banned over 80 accounts for using cheats.
Being a free-to-play game with gacha mechanics, Infinity Nikki offers the ability to obtain premium items and currency through in-app purchases. It is plausible that some players, despite not wanting to spend real money, still want to access these benefits, thus resorting to illicit methods to obtain free in-game resources. Infold Games, in its announcement on Using cheats to gain premium currency or advantages in gacha devalues the efforts of players who follow the rules.
Another possible motivation could lie in the desire to avoid the collection of resources necessary for the creation of the outfits. This process can be tedious, but it is an integral part of the relaxed gaming experience that Infinity Nikki offers. The ban of 83 accounts, communicated by Infold on December 8, testifies to the studio’s commitment to ensuring a fair gaming experience. The timely response to the cheat issue, combined with constant communication with the community via X and Discord, demonstrates Infold Games’ focus on making Infinity Nikki a success. Unlike other development teams who often struggle to thwart cheaters, Infold Games acted promptly, preventing potential damage to player enthusiasm.
