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.
What is Afterglow?
Afterglow is a mobile sandbox MMORPG set in a post-apocalyptic world with 1980s aesthetics. Our design pillars are:
- Design for short play sessions (on-the-go)
- Player-driven economy and politics
- Sandbox gameplay
- No forced social interactions
- No dark patterns or predatory mechanics
Development Philosophy
We believe games should be fun, fair, and respectful of players' time and money. That's why we're committed to creating a game that we ourselves would want to play, with mechanics that enhance the experience rather than exploit it.
What to Expect
In this dev diary, we'll be sharing:
- Behind-the-scenes development insights
- Art and design process breakdowns
- Technical challenges and solutions
- Community feedback integration
- Beta testing updates
Early development sketches, 2022
Join the Journey
We're building Afterglow in collaboration with our community. Join us on Discord to share feedback, ask questions, and be part of shaping the game's future.
Thank you for joining us on this adventure. The wasteland awaits!
- Alex