SkyLab recap - August

Soft Recap of August 2023: A Milestone Month for Our Journey

Hello Fellow Scientists,

As we enter the first week of September, let's take a moment to reflect on the vibrant and action-packed month that August has been for us. It's incredible how time flies when you're passionately working on something you love. This month has been filled with pivotal moments and big steps that have propelled us forward in our quest to create an unparalleled gaming experience.

Official Pivot to Game Development

The most important announcement is that we've officially pivoted into game development. The entire team is excited, and this pivot marks a new era for us.

Team expansion

We have welcomed two new developers to our core team, Marco and Phuc, who have already begun to make substantial contributions. Also for finances and marketing Burak. Their expertise is invaluable and we're excited to have them on board.

We are honored to have Shawn Lin of 1Par Research join our Advisory Board. His insights and strategic advice will no doubt guide us through the complexities of building a successful game.

Speaking of game development, it's an absolute privilege to be working with Yuka Kitamura, an esteemed composer known for her work on iconic games such as Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls series. We are thrilled to have her magical compositions breathe life into our game.

Unstoppable Dapp Staking Grant

August was also the month we were officially accepted into the Unstoppable Dapp Staking Grant from Astar Network. The 2 million Astar Staking Grant is a milestone for our Dapp, which was also launched this month. This grant brings a tremendous boost to our development capabilities.

From a game perspective, we are now in the final stages of finishing the layout for the demo. The team is working hard to develop the first base for the dialog system, the battle system, and the world map. For the turn-based battle system, we are trying to find the right balance between tactical and fast gameplay but leaning toward Final Fantasy 7,8,9 and 10 styles of combat. Unreal Engine 5 was chosen to develop on, giving us the opportunity to take advantage of all the graphical and development benefits that Unreal Engine 5 offers to create the highest quality.

Upcoming Campaigns

We also announced our Dapp Staking Campaign, which will start in October. Participants who stake for at least 6 months will be rewarded with exclusive physical and digital goodies. From premium life-size figurines, to signed Yuka Kitamura CDs, to unique Skylab-related NFTs and merchandise, we have a variety of rewards in store for you.

What's Coming in September

Looking ahead to September, the focus will be on community involvement. We're planning to host or join rooms and increase our social media content. As we solidify our organizational framework and planning for the game, we want to focus our developers and artists on specific work packages, most likely starting in October.

We can't wait to get even more involved with all of you as we enter this promising new month. Thank you for being an integral part of this exciting journey. Here's to an exciting September!

Warm regards,

Skylab Team