August 2023, 9,Phantom galaxiesの開発チームはDiscordでEarly Access Town Hallを開催しました。このセッションでは、ゲームの将来やWeb3ゲーマーと伝統的なゲーマーの統合についての議論が行われました。
1. Overview of Early Access
- Early Access is the game's progression stage, and is a step further from the previous Alpha and Beta stages.
- At this stage, the main goal is to introduce Web3 players and on-chain elements.
- Early Access is meant as the starting point for getting closer to the final vision for the game, and new features and content will be added over time.
- The program is scheduled to last about a year, but that is subject to change.
2. Background to the shift to a free-to-play model
- Web3 gamesスペースの変化や伝統的なゲーマーのWeb3への態度の変化を背景に、ゲームへの参加障壁を取り除くことが目的とされています。
- As the game's scope and quality grew beyond initial expectations, a free-to-play model was adopted as a strategy to attract more players.
3. Differences and Features between Web2 and Web3
- Web2のバージョンはSteamを通じて提供され、Block chainの要素やWeb3の統合は含まれていません。
- Web2 players will be able to migrate to the Web3 version, and this migration may incur certain costs.
- 両バージョンのプレイヤーは同じゲームスペースでプレイするが、Web3のプレイヤーにはDigital Assetsの所有権や特定のWeb3コレクションの利点がある。
4. Interaction between Web3 and Web2 players
- Web2 and Web3 players play on the same servers and game spaces.
- Web3 players can enjoy the benefits of ownership of digital assets and specific Web3 collections.
5. Other points of interest
- The game's development team held a session to answer questions from community members and Discord moderators.
Highlights from the Q&A session:
Obtaining in-game resources:
- In-game resources are earned as rewards by players playing the game.
- Valuable resources can't be obtained by simply flying around space and mining asteroids.
- From a game design perspective, rewards that players can earn in-game are achieved by performing specific activities, such as completing content or interacting with other players.
Developer expectations for the Early Access release:
- The developers are planning to introduce new content called "Community Choice Adventure," which will allow players to vote on story choices that will affect the story's ending and future missions.
- Other planned updates include additional gear and weapon variation, and the ability for players to customize their loadout to suit specific playstyles and starfighter classes.
Monetization of games:
- The Steam version allows players to purchase items and progression using in-game currency.
- Integration with Web3 elements allows players to use in-game currency to purchase in-game items and progression.
Future developments of the game:
- There is also the possibility of porting the game to consoles via a Steam release.
- This port is possible because the Steam version supports cross-play.
Information regarding future developments of the game, new features and content:
Information was also shared about future developments for the game, new features, and additional content.
Enhanced cooperative play:
- New content will be introduced called "Patrols," which will allow four players to work together to complete missions.
- You will be required to fight enemies and play strategically.
Story Development:
- No new main story content will be added at the time of the Early Access release.
- However, a lot of effort has gone into building the game's universe and backstory.
- There are many plans for future missions and content, including the addition of new planets and more.
Game Economy and Anti-Bots:
- GameEconomyバランスやリソースの取得に関して、ボットによる不正な取得を防ぐための対策が検討されている。
- Measures are being considered not only from a technical perspective, but also from a game design perspective.
Player Influence and Game Control:
- It is hoped that the game's community will influence the game's direction and story.
- For example, players can create organizations that have their own rules and governance systems within them.
Steam Monetization:
- The Steam version allows players to purchase items and progression using in-game currency, much like a traditional free-to-play game.
- Unlike the Web3 version, Steam players can purchase in-game items and progression using in-game currency.
Phantom Galaxies is scheduled to enter Early Access on November 2023, 11. If you're interested, you can add it to your wishlist on Steam or the Epic Games Store.