Afterglow Developer Diary

In this blog post we'll discuss the new features and improvements we released in October: new tutorial, new items, user experience improvements, and more.

It's been an intense month of development as we've been working on expanding Afterglow's combat depth and refining core progression systems. Here's what we've accomplished and where we're headed.

August has been a massive month for Afterglow development, bringing some of the most requested features to life. We've been hard at work implementing core MMORPG systems that transform the game from a PvE survival experience into the full-fledged sandbox MMO we've always envisioned.

We're breaking down Afterglow's turn-based combat system, where damage types, armor specialization, and tactical positioning matter more than having the biggest numbers - because in the wasteland, the right weapon for the situation beats the 'best' weapon every time.

One of the core design challenges in creating a mobile MMORPG is balancing meaningful PVP with the reality that players can't constantly monitor their screens.

In this post we'll discuss the concept of safety zones and explore the Ambush system - a risk-versus-reward mechanic that turns player absence into a tactical consideration rather than a vulnerability.

We're excited to share our progress with you! In July, we've released quite a lot of new content, including a new RIP system, gathering overhaul, and a lot of new content in the world.

Dive into the harsh world of Afterglow, set 77 years after a devastating nuclear war that sent civilization back to the Dark Ages.

This world guide explores the post-apocalyptic landscape where survival depends on navigating complex relationships between city states, independent factions, and raider groups - all fighting for control of mysterious power sources called CELLs.

Welcome to our dev diary! We're excited to share our development journey as we build Afterglow, a post-apocalyptic mobile MMORPG that puts players at the center of a persistent, ever-evolving world.

Afterglow is a mobile sandbox MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic world with 1980s aesthetics, designed around short play sessions and player-driven gameplay. We're committed to creating a game that's fun, fair, and respectful of players' time—free from dark patterns and predatory mechanics that plague so many mobile games today.