A new chapter begins for Infinity Nikki as Version 1.8, titled “Danqing Season,” launches on 30 July and runs through to 2 September. This latest seasonal update introduces Danqing Island, a story-rich destination where traditional Chinese art takes centre stage, blending ink, pigment, and imagination into a dreamlike setting.
Named after the ancient term “danqing” – referring to the red and blue-green hues used in classical Chinese painting – this season carries a strong thematic focus on cultural craftsmanship and the visual poetry of ink brush techniques. Players will accompany Nikki and her ever-present feline companion Momo as they trace mysterious disturbances in the Sea of Stars, leading to an ancient scroll and a secluded island untouched by time.
Danqing Island seeks to provide a setting that feels pulled from the pages of a living ink painting, filled with mist-covered mountains, bamboo forests, and luminous lakes. While tranquil at first glance, there is a deeper mystery unfolding, as villagers begin to disappear under mysterious circumstances. With the guidance of the Seer, Nikki must unravel the secrets hidden within the island’s rituals and legends. At the heart of the island’s lore is an annual ritual, where an honored artist awakens the protective spirit of a White Dragon by painting its eyes open. This ancient rite plays a central role in the storyline, and leads players to confront a new seasonal boss: Inkshade: Painting Loong.
In addition to its new main storyline, Danqing Season comes with a suite of side activities and mini-games. Players can test their skill at Weiqi (Go), relax aboard bamboo rafts, experiment with themed photo filters, and collect new costumes inspired by traditional fashion aesthetics.
Version 1.8 also introduces three new outfits:
Clouded Loong (5-star outfit)
“Summon a white dragon and soar through the skies alongside friends. Inspired by the Soaring Loong—an ancient Chinese symbol of grace, wisdom, and good fortune—this design embodies the noble elegance of a guardian between heaven and earth.”
Forever Bond (5-star outfit)
“Unleash a venomous talisman that triggers poison mist and leaves behind a haunting makeup effect, even in photo mode. This outfit draws from legends of the spirit cat, a mystical shapeshifter said to guide and protect travelers from the spirit realm.”
Danqing Craft (Ability outfit)
“Grants Nikki the power to restore objects turned to ink back to their original form, transforming her surroundings through inspiration and artistry.”
