⛄Voxie Tactics Dev Diary: December 23rdth⛄
Hey, Voxie Fam!
📣It's that time of year where you're getting ready to celebrate the holiday season with family, reflect on 2024 as it concludes, and prepare for another exciting new year!
We're excited to bring you 2024's final update on what the Voxies team is working on as we roll into 2025, in today's edition of Dev Diary!
But first a few points and reminders:
1️⃣ Don't forget to participate in this month's holiday event where you get to guess our 10-Word Phrase using only hints we're dropping in our Scavenger Hunt Channel for a chance to earn 1,000 VOXEL! Also get your Voxies Holiday Art submissions in our Community Art Channel for a chance to earn an additional 500 VOXEL!
2️⃣Make sure to check out our latest post about our new Winter Forge Update!
3️⃣ If you haven't already, make sure you apply to join our Mobile Closed Beta! Invites will start going out around the New Year! Right now we are actively submitting optimizations that are being requested by Apple and Google as part of the App Store and Google Play launches and awaiting approval! (Please note that not every applicant will receive an invite due to limited space.)
4️⃣Finally, we posted Steve's Letter with details around our future plans for 2025, thoughts on our Champions Tournament and much more! Give it a read to learn more about where Voxies is headed!
Alright, buckle up because we're diving right in! 👀
Game Development🎮
- Introduction of new characters to expand the roster
- Addition of fresh abilities to enhance character diversity
- Implementation of new animations to bring characters to life
- VFX Upgrades to elevate the visual experience
- Ongoing work on iOS support to reach a wider audience
- Continuous improvements to mobile UX for seamless gameplay
- Setting up the groundwork for the highly anticipated Titan Arena (stay tuned for more details!)
Game Design🎨
- Completed design and implementation of the Winter Forge event
- Conceptualization of the Titan Forge
- Design and implementation for Characters in the Titan Arena
- Expansion of the game's lore with captivating stories for Titans
- Balancing of existing weapons and armor assets for optimal gameplay
- Design of additional sets to offer more customization options
Game Economy💰
- Design and balancing of the Winter Forge event
- Balancing of the Titan Arena Forge for fair and rewarding gameplay
- Overall design of the Titan Arena to ensure a competitive and engaging experience
- Adjustments to reward balancing following the Voxie Champions event
Web Development🌐
- Implementation of custodial wallets for easier onboarding of new players
- Development of the end-of-year report feature to showcase players' achievements and stats
- Squashing bugs!
Marketing Moves📈
In 2024, the Voxies Brand Identity was elevated, improving our image in key areas:
- New Art style (Illustrative, Keyart, Logos) to create a distinct visual identity
- Videography (Trailers, Social videos, Event promos) to engage our audience
- Social Media Ads (X) to expand our reach
- Website (Main site pages, Event pages) to provide a branded hub for everything Voxies!
- Events and promotions (Unity Launch, Forge Events, Pro Arena, Champions) to keep players engaged
- Marketing campaigns (Voxie cards, Gm, Battle Bytes and Gameplay Content) to generate excitement
Looking ahead to 2025, Voxies will go to market more adventurously, testing in key areas to improve acquisition:
- Paid Digital campaigns to reach new audiences
- Mobile marketing to capitalize on the growing mobile gaming market
- Partnerships (Grow existing and explore new) to expand our network
- Social Media platforms (Grow existing and explore new) to strengthen our presence
- Influencer campaigns and podcasts to tap into new communities
- IRL events to connect with our players in person, unlock new opportunities and expand our brand on a global scale!
That's all for now! Keep your eyes peeled on Discord for the next edition of Dev Diary; always sent out to our Discord community first! 🫶
Until next time, keep battling, strategizing, and enjoying the Voxie life! 🥂
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎮
