Experimental RPG developer Summer Eternal: 'We're giving away 5% of our studio to you, the Players' in order to 'mend the trust broken in this industry a thousand times over'
Maybe it's time for something new.
Summer Eternal, an RPG studio founded by former ZA/UM designers and developers Aleksandar Gavrilović, Argo Tuulik, and Dora Klindžić, is offering a unique approach to funding and governance for their upcoming projects. Recognizing the importance of trust and engagement in the gaming industry, the studio is providing players with the opportunity to own a stake in the company and share in its profits.
This model aims to create a democratic environment where players have a say in the direction of the studio. Former ZA/UM developer Gavrilović emphasizes that this offering is not a traditional financial arrangement, but rather a means of fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration among players and freelancers. The initiative draws inspiration from other player-driven governance structures, such as the EVE Online Council of Stellar Management and Old School RuneScape's feature voting.
By integrating this player-centric approach with the ownership of 5% of the studio's profits, Summer Eternal hopes to set a new standard for collaboration and transparency in the gaming industry. To get involved, players can preorder the Anthology Vol. 1, which includes essays from industry experts like David Gaider and Yanis Varoufakis, as well as a preview of the studio's first game, Project Red Rooster.
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