Shining Nikki Set To Release on PlayStation
Nikki Makes A Debut In Style
During the State of Play livestream, a new game franchise called Infinity Nikki was unveiled. This marks the series' debut on consoles and PS5.
For those not familiar, Nikki series comprises dress-up games that have been available on Apple and Android platforms since 2012, starting with NikkiUp2U: A Dressing Story.
In this latest installment, Infinity Nikki combines its signature dress-up gameplay with the open-world genre.
Players control Nikki as she explores the fantastical world of Miraland, utilizing the unique abilities provided by different outfits.
In this continent, wearing certain outfits grants you magical powers. The narrative follows Nikki and her friend Momo as they find themselves in an alternate timeline of Miraland, encountering a new yet strangely familiar world filled with mysteries waiting to be unraveled.
Nikki with the help of her companion Momo, will travel across nations with new culture and history as you collect new outfits in various ways with new challenging puzzles.
The gameplay trailer highlights some of Nikki's outfits and their unique abilities. For instance, the Floating Outfit makes Nikki lighter, enabling her to float through obstacles. The Purification Outfit lets Nikki release magical orbs to aid creatures, while the Gliding Outfit allows her to gracefully traverse the air on a summoned flower. Additionally, the Shrinking Outfit allows her to shrink and access new areas.
Exploring Miraland is a delightful experience, offering various relaxing activities such as fishing and bug-catching. The game features an in-depth gathering system, allowing players to craft outfits. Moreover, there's Momo's camera, which lets you capture stunning pictures in your favorite dress as you mix and match your new outfits!
Beta Testing is Coming this 2024
Besides the gameplay reveal, Infold Games also confirmed at the conclusion of the trailer that Beta testing for Infinity Nikki is set to launch in Q3 2024!