Infinity Nikki’s next major update is almost here, and this one is shaping up to be the coziest season yet. Update 1.9, known as the “Music Season,” is bringing a first-of-its-kind crossover with Stardew Valley, one of the most beloved farming sims of all time.

Fans of both games are in for a treat, as the update not only introduces Stardew-inspired items and outfits but also a brand-new housing system that completely changes how players interact with Nikki’s world. If you’ve been waiting to step into Miraland with fresh content, here’s everything you need to know about when Infinity Nikki 1.9 goes live and what you can expect once the servers open.

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In addition to its long-awaited housing system, Version 1.9 is bringing a myriad of improvements to Infinity Nikki, especially for its co-op.

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Infinity Nikki 1.9 Release Time

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Infinity Nikki 1.9 is set to release globally on September 1, 2025, anchored around a UTC-7 launch schedule. Depending on where you are in the world, the update will arrive at slightly different times, as follows:

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Launch Time

UTC-7 (PDT)

00:00 September 1, 2025

North America (PDT)

8:00 PM August 31, 2025

North America (EDT)

11:00 PM August 31, 2025

UK (BST)

4:00 AM September 1, 2025

Japan (JST)

12:00 PM September 1, 2025

No matter where you’re logging in from, the 1.9 patch will go live simultaneously across regional servers, so everyone gets to jump into the Infinity Nikki × Stardew Valley fun at once.

Infinity Nikki 1.9 Patch Details

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At the heart of the Infinity Nikki 1.9 update is the collaboration event with Stardew Valley. This crossover introduces a special quest called “Stardew Valley Encounter,” where players will meet a Junimo within Miraland.

Completing the quest unlocks exclusive themed rewards, including a three-star Farmer outfit with a backpack carrying a plush chicken and egg, and a furniture piece to decorate your home. These rewards capture the charm of Stardew Valley while blending seamlessly into Infinity Nikk i’s aesthetic.

Alongside the event, update 1.9 also introduces the highly anticipated Home System, giving players their own island space to customize. You’ll be able to build and decorate a home area for Nikki, plant crops, and even arrange furniture. This feature transforms Infinity Nikki into more than a dress-up and exploration game, leaning into cozy life-sim mechanics that perfectly complement the Stardew Valley crossover.

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Infinity Nikki
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Adventure
Open-World
Dress-Up
RPG
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Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
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Released
December 5, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
Papergames, Infold Games
Publisher(s)
Papergames, Infold Games, Fearless
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WHERE TO PLAY

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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Genre(s)
Adventure, Open-World, Dress-Up, RPG