Tag: Game Jam

  • Hope’s End – From Gamepathy Game Jam to Gamescom

    Hope’s End – From Gamepathy Game Jam to Gamescom

    Fearplay founders Kjeld and Lunaria developed Hope’s End during the Gamepathy Game Jam 2026, bringing the horror prototype to life in RPG Maker MZ.

    As a small side project, we’re currently giving the prototype some final polish in preparation for the Gamepathy Gamescom Showcase, where Hope’s End will be playable at Gamescom. Can’t wait until then? You can already experience the current version on our itch.io page.

    The upcoming Gamescom Update will take things a step further – featuring improved character portrait artwork, additional polish, and the finalized prototype narrative, with particular attention given to rounding out the story’s ending.

    Keep in mind: Hope’s End is still a prototype. It offers only a glimpse into the concept, world, and lore we envision for a potential full release – without revealing the complete story we have in mind.

    And there’s more lurking in the dark: preparations for our first larger Unreal Engine 5 project are already underway.

    Stay tuned. Fearplay is only getting started.

  • Global Game Jam 2026

    Global Game Jam 2026

    WE STARTED A NEW STORY

    In January 2026, we participated in the Global Game Jam 2026 under the theme “Masks” and began developing a demo for a game created with RPG Maker MZ. As we usually work with Unreal Engine 5, we decided to use the highly accessible RPG Maker MZ engine for this jam to craft a JRPG-inspired horror experience.

    The story is set in Austria during the 1950s. In the days leading up to the Game Jam, Lunaria quickly learned how to work with the engine and created the infamous Graf Mansion in the mountains, where we set out to tell the story of a new maid named Amalia. The demo primarily serves as a teaser for the setting and gameplay, but the prototype inspired us to expand the concept into a full adventure.

    We are currently continuing work on this project and look forward to keeping you updated here. With this, we are also excited to confirm that “Offering” is entering a new phase of production.