nico's nextbots

nico's nextbots is a Garry's Mod-inspired horror survival game by nico's stu (lead developer: 1nicopatty) where players are chased through various maps by "nextbots" - flat PNG image entities that move fast and kill on contact. Inspired by the viral GMod nextbots genre on YouTube, it has accumulated 615 million visits, 2.18 million favorites, and a 91.9% approval rating - one of the most successful horror games ever released on Roblox.

The game rewards survival skill, map knowledge, and smart tool use across unpredictable random event conditions:

• ⚔️ Survive as long as possible while named entities like Richard and Munci hunt you across the map
• 🗺️ Explore distinct maps - nn_russia, nn_flatgrass, backrooms, tunnels - each with unique badge unlock conditions
• ⏳ Endure random events including Blood Moons (more bots), Blackouts (no visibility), and the Outbreak (dead players become bots)
• 💎 Unlock the bot possession mechanic to temporarily control a nextbot and hunt survivors for tiered KILLER badges

Progression runs on XP earned through survival duration, with 2x XP weekends running regularly as engagement events. Nextbux is the in-game currency used to purchase tools like flashlights, boomboxes, and spraycans that add utility and social elements to each session. The VIP pass (350 Robux) gives a 15% discount on Nextbux items, a rainbow name, and a chat tag.

nico's nextbots is the definitive Roblox take on the GMod nextbot phenomenon with no close equivalent on the platform in scale or depth. An enormous active Fandom wiki at nicos-nextbots.fandom.com with over 21,000 pages documents maps, entities, badges, and mechanics. A preserved earlier version - nico's nextbots legacy - is available for players who prefer the simpler original experience without maps, tools, or taunts.