Two tremendous cozy video games are (gently) colliding — brushing in opposition to each other? I do not know, sounds creepy — in an upcoming crossover between Stardew Valley and Infinity Nikki.
On September 1st, the 2 video games will come collectively for what’s probably a really healthful collaboration. Nonetheless, the small print haven’t been launched simply but.
“We’re overjoyed to announce an official collaboration with the beloved Stardew Valley! Cozy surprises await you, and journey is within the air. Put together your senses for a harvest of wonders,” Infinity Nikki tweeted on X.
I imply, how far more healthful can or not it’s!? Nicely, do not ask Infinity Nikki gamers how they really feel.
Infinity Nikki followers do not suppose the Stardew Valley crossover is cute
For the previous few months, Infinity Nikki gamers haven’t been very proud of the sport’s developer, Infold. Ever because the 1.5 Replace hit in April, the neighborhood has been calling the sport a “money seize.” Why? The replace made it even more durable to gather full outfits — it will take extra money and time.
The neighborhood was so offended they staged a “girlcott,” inflicting Infold to apologize by making an attempt to take again among the unpopular adjustments. It wasn’t sufficient, nonetheless, and the neighborhood remains to be annoyed.
To make issues even worse, Infold determined to name out the neighborhood’s leakers (who assist gamers make higher selections on spending cash on present outfits versus ready for the subsequent replace). This solely made builders look greedier — you may guess if that helped or not.
“These leaks have disrupted our progress and undermined the expertise we hoped to create for all of you. Unauthorized distribution interferes with our plans and, extra importantly, negatively impacts the expertise each stylist deserves,” a part of the rant acknowledged. “We wish to state clearly: Any act of acquiring or distributing unreleased content material by means of unlawful means harms each the inventive crew and the participant expertise.
“These accountable might achieve short-term profit, however they are going to face the implications. We’ve got already launched a full investigation into the matter and can pursue the suitable authorized motion. Right now, we ask in your assist: please don’t share or talk about leaked content material.”
Oh and: “Leaks are poison to all creation!!!”
Players have been calling the builders infantile and grasping ever since. Some even accused Infold of attempting to regulate how the neighborhood spends its cash. If the crew will not share its plans, why punish leakers for making an attempt to offer perception?
Merely put: It is a mess.
Whereas no one is upset about Stardew Valley specifically, it does elevate questions on whether or not Infold is making an attempt to brush the drama below the rug (or costume). Is that this a distraction? A cute distraction?