BornMonkie's Year-End Wrap!

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on what we’ve achieved as a team, the milestones we’ve reached, and the exciting adventures we’ve had along the way.

This year has been monumental for us in terms of game development. We poured our hearts into several projects:

• Occult Chambers: Continuing to build on its eerie and immersive atmosphere, we’ve introduced significant updates to the gameplay mechanics and visuals that have been well-received by our testers and fans from our discord server. We do playtests every year around Halloween!

• [Unannounced Titles]: Behind the scenes, we’ve been working on two new games. One is a puzzle-platformer set to launch in 2025 that we are actively developing for PC, Xbox, and Switch. The other is a city builder game being developed for Quest 2 and 3, with a unique blend of building and defense made from the ground up for MR!

Showcases

We had the incredible opportunity to present our games at several industry events this year. These showcases have not only helped us gain valuable feedback but also connect with fellow developers and players:

MGN 2024 Indie Game Carnival

Although we were not present at the event that happened in China, the organizers showcased Occult Chambers on our behalf through this Steam event and physical showcase. The reception to our game was overwhelmingly positive, and it was amazing to see players engage with it during the event. Additionally, the game garnered massive viewership on a popular Chinese video streaming platform, further demonstrating its reach and appeal to a wide audience.

Xbox Dev Days - South Korea

One of the standout moments this year was being invited to the Xbox Dev Days that happened in South Korea. Attending the event with our developer friends from India made it even more special. We gained deep insights into the Xbox ecosystem and learned a lot from sessions. The experience was both inspiring and informative, as we connected with many other developers and publishers from Asia, solidifying our commitment to creating games that excel on global platforms.

Devcom NRW Indie Showcase

We are proud to share that Occult Chambers was selected for the prestigious Devcom NRW Indie Showcase 2024. This marked our very first international showcase, held in Cologne, Germany, from August 18 to 23. It was an incredible honor to have our playable demo featured at the event, and we are thrilled by the enthusiasm and support it received from industry professionals.

IGDC Indie Section and Comic Con Hyderabad

We ended the year with a showcase at the IGDC Indie showcase and Comic Con Hyderabad. As always, Epic India showed their support by featuring Occult Chambers in their Epic Booth at IGDC, which was an incredible highlight for our team and a fantastic way to wrap up the year.

Expanding Horizons

This year also marked a significant expansion for our team. We have embraced new technologies, acquired development kits like the Xbox Series X, and explored Mixed Reality, paving the way for future-ready projects.

The Road Ahead…

Looking forward, we aim to

• Finalize and launch [Unannounced Titles] in 2025.

• Enhance Occult Chambers based on player feedback.

• Connect with our community more actively through platforms like ShareXP, our upcoming blog series for developers to share their journeys and stories.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our team, our discord community and partners. Here’s to another year of innovation, passion, and creativity. Thank you for being part of our journey.

Cheers to an even more exciting year ahead!