The latest entry in the gacha space, Stella Sora, made its global debut under Yostar but didn’t receive the warm welcome many expected. At launch, the title averaged 1.8 stars out of 5, with players citing steep adjustments to gacha rates, reduced pull currency, and an unconvincing developer response.
The team acknowledged ongoing issues and offered a free 10-pull as compensation, which players saw as a weak gesture. While the core gameplay loop is fun, the community sentiment online has turned sour due to unclear communication and heavy monetization tweaks. It’s a reminder that even established publishers can struggle to regain trust once early perception sours.
NIKKE Anniversary and Infinity Nikki’s Patch 1.11
Meanwhile, NIKKE: Goddess of Victory is celebrating its third anniversary with a massive update introducing three new NIKKEs, including two Pilgrims and one Heretic. Players also receive up to 220 free recruits and can claim Madernia, Red Hood, or Dorothy for free—major fan-favorites that have defined the game’s long-term meta.
Over in the fashion-focused world of Infinity Nikki, patch 1.11 dropped alongside a community event offering 100 free pulls in three days. While revenue has dipped in recent months, the event has brought positive buzz back to the series as the developers focus on consistent update cadence and generous rewards.
Duet Night Abyss Crosses 15 Million Pre-Registrations
Upcoming RPG Duet Night Abyss continues to make headlines after surpassing 15 million global pre-registrations ahead of its launch. The milestone grants early players a free character, premium currency, and cosmetics.
What makes this release even more interesting is that the developers have dropped gacha mechanics entirely, shifting to a more traditional monetization system. For a game that began development as a gacha project, this is a surprising move that could signal new directions for hybrid mobile-console releases.
Wuthering Waves Earns PlayStation Award Nomination
In another highlight, Wuthering Waves earned a Users’ Choice Award nomination at the PlayStation Partner Awards 2025 Japan/Asia. The nomination recognizes player engagement and platform performance, marking a rare milestone for a gacha title on PlayStation.
The game continues to thrive across PC and mobile as well, maintaining strong event participation and updates like its Till We Meet Again, Rena web event. Developer Kuro Games shows no signs of slowing, reinforcing the game’s reputation as one of the most polished cross-platform experiences in the genre.
