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Gladiators! You fought bravely in the arena, demonstrating remarkable tactical skill and strategic thinking. You defeated formidable opponents, forged alliances, and fought side by side with new friends. Together, we explored the arena's hexes, mastered powerful gadgets, and disc
From theory to practice! Here's how NCORE created a soundtrack that suits us and how a film studio is involved. NCORE Experience The entire NCORE team contributed to choosing musical references. We concluded that electronic music with dubstep elements and futuristic sound design
In the previous part, we talked about the sound effects, now let's broaden our eardrums gaze and take a look at the— Background Music The amount and structure of background music depend on the game’s genre, scope, narrative, and gameplay style. In games like Doom, music is centra
How often do you listen to video game music outside of gameplay? Chances are, your long playlist includes at least a few tracks from your favorite titles! Creating memorable tracks is a complex process, but it’s only part of the long and meticulous work that goes into sound desig
One more element of customization is the gladiator cards . They are your signature cards showing off your skill. For now, they’re a simple static image, but we plan on significantly expanding their look and functionality — adding animations and the ability to change its frame and
Computer games are a great way to show your personality. What can be cooler than having your gear painted your favourite colors, making your character look like you or, on the contrary, make them look completely different? However, you don’t always get that. Some more conservativ
Greetings! Glad to see you here. Competition is an important element for a good chunk of online games, especially shooters. It’s not just about the gameplay or your match outcomes, but also ranking, matchmaking, leaderboards, statistics, and achievements. NCORE is a PvPvE shooter
Read part 1 for the overview, ways of obtaining the gadgets, and the main usage mechanics. Balance and limits We deliberately limit players to one gadget at a time. This decision is driven by several reasons: Balance – unlimited gadget use without cooldowns would give players a s
In modern shooters, gadgets have long ceased to be just additional tools — they have become key elements of strategy. In Payday , explosives and electronic locks allow for quick and stealthy bank heists. In Battlefield , anti-tank mines, medkits, and portable turrets define a sol
Read part 1 to learn about the reasoning and inspirations for the weapon transformations. Read part 2 to learn more about the development process. Read part 3 to learn about how the players influence what weapons appear in-game. How are weapons obtained in the game? A vast array
Read part 1 to learn about the reasoning and inspirations for the weapon transformations. Read part 2 to learn more about the development process. Are player suggestions considered in weapon design? From the very beginning, the team has worked closely with players. Many refinemen
Friends! The alpha test is officially over. Thank you everyone who's taken part and shared their feedback with us! The server is closed but we're still here. Our social media will continue broadcasting as per usual, there'll be new articles about the game and its development. Fur
Friends! Note, that the current testing stage of NCORE is coming to an end. The servers will close on October 9th at 7:00 UTC. Make sure you've managed to get all the rewards from the Path of the Gladiator battle pass — all the items you unlock will be credited to your accounts o
Friends! Thanks to every test participant for being so active and leaving so much feedback! We're trying to implement fixes to the issues you've pointed out as fast as we can, that's why the teleporting and "throw back" issues are now fixed. It should be more comfortable to play
Gladiators! The alpha test is finally live. You can now step into the arena, test your skills and show us the real champion. Make sure you have these checked off your list: you’ve applied for the alpha, downloaded the client, have your favorite drink by your side. Now you’re all
Attention friends! You can now download the game. The servers will open at 8:00 UTC on October 2nd, so buckle up and get ready for some action!
Gladiators! During the upcoming alpha test, you’ll have access to the Battle Pass — Path of the Gladiator. The rewards unlocked there will be credited to your account once the game launches. So now’s the time to learn the details. Gladiator’s Path is the first unique Battle Pass
Friends, The last checks are done, the mobs are geared up, armor shines, and the NCORE hexadrome is ready to accept its visitors! The alpha test starts on October 2nd at 8:00 UTC and will last until the end of October 8th . To participate, you’ll have to Request Access to join th
Read part 1 to learn about the reasoning and inspirations for the weapon transformations. What transforms into what, and why? When designing transformations, the team adhered to the law of conservation of mass: you can’t turn a bulky AK into a tiny knife or get a two-handed sword
Hi everyone! Today, we’ll start talking about one of NCORE’s key aspects—transformable weapons. We’ll break down how this works, what tactical possibilities it opens, and how it influences the course of battles. Transformable weapons in NCORE The role of weapons in shooters canno