Infinity Nikki Fans Rage Over Furniture Prices, Dev Says Pricing Is Never Just About Numbers And Vows To Build Long-Term Trust

Infinity Nikki managed to step on a rake this month. The studio floated plans to sell some wildly overpriced furniture items, the community revolted, and Infold Games yanked the idea almost immediately. Now the team is doing the mea culpa tour and, to their credit, explaining what they think went wrong and how they plan to fix it.

What actually happened

Lead gameplay systems designer Douhu told GamesRadar+ that the uproar was a wake-up call. The short version: players made it crystal clear there was a gap between what the devs intended and what the community expected, especially around value and fairness. The studio says it got the message fast and reversed course.

'Pricing is never just about numbers - it is about how players perceive value, how long the content lasts, and whether the experience feels fair for the cost.'

What the team says they learned

The studio keeps framing Infinity Nikki as a live, evolving game, and they insist that evolution has to happen alongside the community instead of in a vacuum. After the blowback, they are emphasizing transparency first and speed second: listen early, respond quickly, and make changes before frustration calcifies into distrust.

• Set expectations before updates go live: clearly label what is permanent vs. limited, explain how items fit into the gameplay loop, and avoid surprises.
• Tighten the feedback loop: monitor reactions immediately after an update launches so problems are spotted and addressed sooner.
• Treat pricing as design, not math: focus on perceived value, longevity, and fairness rather than just a price tag.
• Turn quick fixes into long-term trust: show that when players speak up, the team not only listens but actually acts on it.

Inside baseball, but worth noting

Douhu called the backlash intense, but also useful: it forced the team to confront how their intentions read in the real world and gave them a chance to rebuild trust. That part is easy to say, harder to sustain. We will see if future updates actually hit those fairness and clarity goals they are now preaching.

And a lighter note: the ConcernedApe crossover

Separate from the pricing mess, the team also talked up their surprise crossover with Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone. Working with him was 'truly an honor,' and they say he was thoughtful throughout the whole process. Nice palate cleanser after a tough month.