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Infinity Nikki was recently back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons (plans for way overpriced furniture items led to such a huge backlash from the community that developer Infold Games pulled back on them almost immediately), but the controversy apparently just made the devs learn that “transparency and alignment with player expectations must come first.”

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“Their voices highlight the gap between our intentions and their expectations, and by listening carefully and responding quickly, we can not only resolve immediate issues but also improve future design and content,” they continued. “In that sense, while the reaction was intense, it also gave us a valuable opportunity to grow and deepen community trust.”

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