End of Year Summary - 2023
We’ve had a year full of successes, here’s everything we’ve achieved
What a great year for Rogues Studio it was! As the curtains draw on 2023, Rogues Studio stands at the forefront of a remarkable year filled with bigger than ever successes. From the successful minting of over 13,000 NFTs this year to launching two games on multiple blockchains and completing our first 10,000 gaming sessions, the journey of Rogues Studio has been nothing short of spectacular.
While still being a small team of three core creators, Rogues Studio has become a rising force in the web 3 gaming and beyond, and positioned itself as a gaming studio loved all over the world. Big things are coming to the studio in 2024, and it was 2023 that made us ready for the next phase of growth, as it put all the foundations needed for us to explode.
In this post, you’ll find our top 5 achievements in 2023, as well as a month-by-month timeline of our work.
Timeline: Our work in 2023
Here’s what just 4 people in the team have been doing;
January 📅
Started preparing our Rogues Studio March 2023 re-brand
February 📅
Took part in the first ever Flow blockchain hackathon and created an MVP of Heroes of the Flow in less than 7 days
March 📅
Became winners in the Flow Hackathon
Launched Rogues Studio re-brand with new logo, socials, and teaser video
Announced launching our final Rogues Genesis Polygon Mint
April 📅
Sold out our Rogues Genesis NFT Collection on Polygon
Launched on NEAR Mainnet
Sold out an initial Free mint of 400 of Rogues Genesis NFTs, “minted” and played directly in the game
May 📅
Launched Rogues Genesis NFT paid mint on NEAR
Began our participation in the Flow Incubation Pilot for selected projects
Announced the launch of Season 1 of World of Rogues
June 📅
Launched Season 1 of World of Rogues
Received grant from Human Guild on NEAR
July 📅
Sold out our Rogues Genesis NFT Collection on NEAR
Created the Roguepepen collection of 777 free NFTs
August 📅
Created Heroes of the Flow X account and began promoting the upcoming game and mint
September 📅
Joined the NEAR Horizon Accelerator programme for selected projects
Launched the Allow list for the Heroes of the Flow upcoming mint on Flowverse
October 📅
Sold out Heroes of the Flow Collection Part 1 in less than 20 minutes
Launched World of Rogues Halloween event in-game
November 📅
Sold out Heroes of the Flow Collection Part 2 in less than 7 minutes
Completed Season 2 of World of Rogues
Launched Heroes of the Flow Alpha for Android
December 📅
Launched Heroes of the Flow Alpha for iOS
Launched Season 2 of World of Rogues
Reached 30,000 Flow trading volume on Heroes of the Flow NFT collection
Our Top 5 Achievements
Launching 2 games on multiple blockchains
Minting more than 13,000 NFTs
Completing season 1 of world of rogues game and starting season 2
Getting our first 1000 players
Completing more than 10,000 gaming sessions
Let’s break down into each of these below
1. Launched two games on three chains!
Diversifying our reach, Rogues Studio successfully launched two games - World of Rogues and Heroes of the Flow - on multiple blockchains. Our vision of having World of Rogues on multiple chains came to fruition with the launch of the game on NEAR alongside Polygon. In addition, we launched Heroes of the Flow on Flow, after we won a hackathon on the Flow blockchain early in 2023.
This positioned us to be one of the few gaming studios that has embraced multichain blockchain gaming, which has allowed us to reach an even wider audience and create a community that is chain-agnostic.
World of Rogues is an MMORPG with its own game recource economy and expansive universe, while Heroes of the Flow is a strategic auto-battler game that requires skill and wit to master.
2. Minted over 13,000 new NFTs
It was a super successful year for us when it came to NFTs, with 4 mints sold out (last one in under 7 minutes), and more than 13,000 new NFTs created in total.
This includes both the Rogues Genesis mints we did earlier in the year, and the Heroes of the Flow free mints which saw a tremendous success in the Flow community. Rogues Genesis Collections of 1,111 NFTs on Polygon and NEAR sold out in April and July respectively, and consisted of Rogue Fox NFT avatars that have been playable in the game since 2022 (learn more about their utilities here). Heroes of the Flow Collection ended up being 12000 in total, with the first part of 6000 selling out within 20 minuts, and the second part of 6000, in less than 7 minutes.
In addition, we’re constantly adding new NFTs to be used as in-game items, land and cosmetic items. We have more than 2000 such items for World of Rogues, and we’ll be releasing packs and cosmetics for Heroes of the Flow in 2024.
3. World of Rogues: Season 1 Completion & Season 2 Launch
Our flagship game, "World of Rogues," reached a major milestone by completing its first ever season where players got to rebuild Vulpgard from scratch. The quest-driven gameplay, combined with its NFT-integrated ecosystem, captivated players worldwide. In the past 1 year, World of Rogues has seen a tremendous progression as we kept building, improving, and adding new gameplay and storyline additions. Season 1 was only open to NFT holders, twice a day only. After significant interest and very high retention rate, we’ve gradually decided to open the game 24/7 to everyone on Polygon and/or NEAR, with two of the areas open three times a day.
Now, as we embark on Season 2, players have already began to play daily, get lootboxes from their streaks, and anticipate even more thrilling adventures, gameplay additions, and rewards.
4. First 1000 Players Milestone reached
Rogues Studio hit a significant milestone by welcoming our first 1000 players into the fold.
While this is truly just the beginning, this metric has folowed our plans for gradual growth and expansion given the cusrrent size of our team. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm for the game has shined through, as we’ve seen 3x growth in daily active players in S2 compared to S1, and 2x growth month-on-month.
Our goals for next year are ambitious, and this growth will rapidly accelerate with the launch of World of Rogues on mobile with Season 3, and Heroes of the Flow launching officially on Google Play and Apple Store.
In 2024, the 1000s of players metric will turn into tens, then hundreds of thousands of players.
5. Completing Over 10,000 Gaming Sessions
The numbers speak volumes – Rogues Studio recorded over 10,000 completed gaming sessions already! This not only showcases the addictiveness and replayability of our games but also highlights the strong connection between our players and the Rogues universe.
At Rogues Studio, we are proud to have built a community that is inclusive and welcoming to gamers from all walks of life. We believe that gaming is a binding force that brings people together, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Our Discord server serves as a hub for our community, where players can connect, share their experiences, and participate in exclusive events and challenges.
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Looking Ahead to 2024
The Mobile Frontier
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, Rogues Studio is gearing up for big product launches in 2024. We aim to bring our games to the palms of players' hands by launching on both iOS and Android platforms. Anticipating our first 50,000 mobile downloads by end of Q2 2024, we're ready to introduce the Rogues experience to a broader audience.
Player Growth
Building on the success of 2023, Rogues Studio is poised for exponential growth in 2024. Our ambitious goals include reaching thousands and thousands of players, establishing our games as household names in the gaming community. With a commitment to innovation, community engagement, and a passion for immersive gaming experiences, Rogues Studio is set to go big in the coming year.
We remain committed to innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. Our mission is to create a fun and immersive gaming universe that captivates players and offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. We are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in gaming.
2023 was a triumphant year, an exciting 2024 is to come
As we bid farewell to 2023, Rogues Studio stands tall, having etched its mark in the gaming industry. The achievements of the past year serve as a testament to our dedication to pushing boundaries and delivering unparalleled gaming experiences. In 2023m, we delivered more games than we have developers, and launched on ever more chains. All the successes were achieved with minimal resources, and as we expand our resources, by 3x, 5x, 10x and more, you can only imagine how much more we are planning to deliver in 2024.
With the exciting prospects of mobile launches and a growing player base, the future for Rogues Studio is bright, promising, and filled with endless possibilities. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary gaming journey with us in 2024 and beyond!
Happy New Year!
Rogues Studio is becoming a key gaming studio in web3 & beyond, revolutionising the gaming industry by having engaging gameplay while incorporating blockchain technology.
Join us and take part in building the future of gaming. We are all Rogues.
Yours,
The Rogues Team
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