After a rocky start, we soared into the galaxy with our space combat game, EVERSPACE, winning over fans and critics alike. Facing setbacks and compromises, we've stayed true to our vision and are now thrilled to announce our new independent game, a labor of love from our German team. With a shoutout to our amazing community, we're not done yet - stay tuned for more out-of-this-world updates! 2023 might be tough, but doing what we love independently? Priceless. 🚀
🚀 Building a Studio From Scratch
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In the last 10 years, ROCKFISH Games has accomplished a lot, and it has been an incredible journey for them and their loyal fans. Starting from scratch, the studio's founders booted ROCKFISH Games as a new studio, not certain where the journey would take them. Thanks to their veteran team and their ambition, they were able to build a new foundation and draw in a huge fan base.
ROCKFISH’s Early Success
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Successful Kickstarter for space combat exploration gameplay |
| 2021 | Ever Space 2 entered Early Access |
| 2023 | Continued success despite challenging year |
🛸 From Concept to Success
With a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015, combining space combat exploration gameplay with roguelike mechanics and a compelling story, ROCKFISH Games received great appreciation for their new approach and the release of their debut title on PC and console. However, due to budget constraints, the overall concept was a compromise on their initial vision of an open-world space combat game.
The Journey Continues
"Ever Space 2" has been the largest project and the biggest investment by far. Even with the financial risk and hard work, the team is not done yet. The base game is being migrated to Unreal Engine 5, with a free update coming soon, and more premium content scheduled for later in the year.
🚀 Independence and Gratitude
2023 has been an incredibly challenging year for many teams worldwide, but ROCKFISH Games is grateful for where they are and for doing what they love. As a truly independent studio, their community support has been invaluable to their success.
Community Collaboration
The deep collaboration with the community, starting with "Ever Space 2" entering Early Access, has been instrumental in the success and growth of ROCKFISH Games. With hundreds of thousands of pilots providing valuable feedback, the studio has been able to stay connected with their fan base and improve their games.
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