Hello everyone!
It's been quite some time since I released the first demo back in August 2023, and along the way, things happened that completely changed my life. After two years of continuous development, I'm thrilled to finally be close to the release (featuring the first two levels as a thrilling starting point). This is just the beginning, and you haven’t seen even half of what we have planned for this year.
This project began in June 2022 as a way to escape from the challenges I was facing at the time. I was working 12-hour days, every day, in a full-time job, and yet I spent my spare moments designing the first maps in Unreal Engine 5.
Honestly, I thought this game wouldn’t go anywhere. Think about it: a game where you just walk around and almost nothing happens? How could something like that possibly go viral? It became clear that there was untapped potential in liminal space games, and Dreamcore fit perfectly into that niche. But when I released the first demo, my life took a 180-degree turn, and I still can't fully process it.
I won't bore you with personal details, although many of those who have been on the Discord server for a while know what I mean. We’re genuinely very nervous about everything that could happen! The fear of not meeting expectations is a constant pressure I deal with every day. But isn’t that also part of the fun of making games?
Now, let's talk about the release!
Dreamcore will launch on January 23rd with two fully playable levels: Dreampools and Eternal Suburbia. But that's just the beginning! We have three more levels planned, which will be released throughout 2025 and 2026. By purchasing the game at launch, you'll secure access to all five levels as they are released—at the current price of $9 USD in most regions.
Please note that the price will increase with each new level release. This means that getting in early not only supports the game but also gives you the best value as the experience grows. While we aren't disclosing future pricing details just yet, we wanted to make sure you're aware that the price will rise as new content is added.
Thank you so much for being part of this journey. We can't wait for you to explore Dreamcore and experience what's to come.
See you on January 23rd! 😄