The Infinity Nikki messy situation is wild as fuck. I have never seen a game go from very beloved to suddenly causing a player base to unite against bad changes, that adoration had become a motivation to fight for the game players loved. I don't know why the devs made such a wild U-turn with the story, becoming a different game completely.
A bait and switch that is beggars belief; they had all this acclaim and success, why the hell did they throw it in the trash?! Earning player interest, favor, and money is a tough thing...There will likely never be an answer to this, as the game studio is specifically not mentioning any motives.
All they offered the community was a hollow apology, a 'we fucked up, have free stuff' and that's it.
https://youtu.be/jCRiq002enw?si=3HSnxp7KQWUl91Z6