PROJECT GENESIS - FIRST PERSON SHOOTER AND SPACE COMBAT GENRE MASHUP, ANNOUNCES THEY WILL NOW TAKE S

NEWS
Jan 21, 2019
3 min read

On February 1 at 3pm PST, 8 Circuit Studios will officially begin closed playtest access for the self-funded indie title, Project Genesis. Contributors in closed playtesting have risen as advocates of Project Genesis in social media platforms, like Discord. During this phase of testing, players will contribute feedback that will be analyzed by the development team to inform decisions on the direction of the game. Project Genesis is currently in pre-production and is now taking signups on www.projectgenesis.com for the opportunity to get involved in both current and future waves of testing.

The closed playtests will provide the most exclusive access to any players, referred to as Test Pilots. Test Pilots will be hosted by the development team in small groups and will be capped based on a limited number of Steam keys and the needs of the developers.

Additional dates and times for playtests will be announced as game development progresses.

Terry Hammer, Producer of Project Genesis, explains "We're looking for those who love first person shooter games and space combat with an interest in helping shape the direction of a new genre. If you care about game quality and want to experience a unique take on frenetic space combat, apply to be a Project Genesis Test Pilot today."

After the earliest Test Pilots have concluded closed playtesting, a traditional Alpha stage will be announced and more widely available. The general time frame of the open Alpha is scheduled to begin in Summer of 2019.

For an opportunity join and contribute to the direction of Project Genesis, a 1st person and space combat genre mashup in space, prospective Test Pilots can submit both an email address on the Project Genesis website and join the conversation in Discord.

The Blockchain Twist:

Project Genesis’ unique attribute in the blockchain space is that it is a AAA-style game using the Unreal 4 engine. Though this engine has been made popular by games like Fortnite, its use is still rare in the blockchain game industry.

The goal in utilizing the Ethereum blockchain is for game items to be able to move through both a variety of platforms and games. The technology allows for free-flowing and eternal ownership by players - a need that is starting to gain more attention and traction by long-time gamers, though the quantity of game industry veterans developing on the technology is still small.

8 Circuit Studios is taking a different approach to the usual emphasis on ownership to which the crypto community has become accustomed. While exchange and price speculation have received a high degree of focus, 8 Circuit Studios is instead emphasizing attachment and meaning to in-game assets which will, in turn, instill players with value that is more dynamic.

Characters are an expression of a player’s digital identity and therefore are the best candidates for creating this value. As a result, characters will be an important part of playtesting. If you are interested in this novel new approach to digital assets and how they will be valued in the future or enjoy customizing a wide range of in-game items, then playtesting Project Genesis could be a great choice for you.