Firefly Online

Firefly Online
Developer(s) Quantum Mechanix
Spark Plug Games
Publisher(s) Quantum Mechanix
Engine Unity
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
OS X
iOS
Android
Release date(s) TBA
Genre(s) Role-playing game
Mode(s) Single-player

Firefly Online is a strategic role-playing video game in development by Spark Plug Games and Quantum Mechanix for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android based on the Firefly franchise.[1]

Gameplay

Players assume the roles of spaceship captains, assembling crews, completing missions, and trading with others.[2][3] The game will contain a central story alongside various branching stories, and players will be able to create jobs for each other to complete.[4] Players will be able to customize their ships while playing,[3][5] and view "in-universe guides" around planets which provide information on them.[4] Furthermore, both space and planetary environments will exist.[3] The game will contain over 200 worlds to visit.[6] Players will assemble a crew, and will need to choose crew members who possess the skills and abilities they need, such as engineering or weaponry skills.[6]

Development

Prior to the announcement of an official title, a fan made game titled Firefly Universe Online was being developed by DarkCryo.[7] Fox gave their well wishes to the game,[7] but the development studio ceased development on the game following the announcement of the official release based on the Firefly franchise.[8] Firefly Online was announced at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con as being released on iOS and Android.[2][9] It was later announced for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS.[10][11] QMx Interactive joined Spark Plug Games to produce the game.[2] Joss Whedon, creator of the series, is not involved with the development of the game but is aware of it.[4] The development team is planning to add future downloadable content which may include the ability to switch to the Alliance faction,[4] inclusion of "Reavers",[4] and is aiming to include cross-platform functionality.[3] The PC versions will be distributed via Steam.[12]

Gameplay of Firefly Online was shown at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con.[13] At that Comic Con it was announced that the original TV series cast will voice their in-game characters, along with a number of cast from the series.[14] Wil Wheaton will be providing the male voice for the player's avatar.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Official Firefly Online FAQ". keepflying.com. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Moriarty, Colin (18 July 2013). "Firefly-Inspired Video Game Announced". IGN. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Griliopoulos, Dan (18 July 2013). "Official Firefly game announced". Edge Online. Future plc. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Jane, Charlie (12 December 2013). "Keep Flyin': An Exclusive First Look at Firefly Online". io9. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  5. ↑ Cook, Dave (18 July 2013). "Firefly Online: Joss Whedon's series will continue in official game adaptation". VG247. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  6. 1 2 Hillier, Brenna (19 March 2014). "Firefly Online: find a crew, find a job, keep flying". VG247. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  7. 1 2 Totilo, Stephen (9 January 2013). "The Planned Firefly-Inspired MMO Is Real. It's Some Fans' Labor of Love.". Kotaku. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  8. ↑ Olivetti, Justin (18 July 2013). "Firefly Online coming to mobile devices in 2014, Firefly Universe Online ceases development [Updated]". Massively by Joystiq. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  9. ↑ Futter, Mike. "Firefly Is Getting An Online Game, But It Might Be Serenity Valley All Over Again". gameinformer. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "Firefly Online: Allianz-Schiff "AFAS" vorgestellt" (in German). Buffed.de. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  11. ↑ Dyer, Mitch (13 December 2013). "Firefly Online is Coming to PC and Mac in 2014". IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  12. ↑ "FFO Coming to Steam". Firefly Online. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  13. ↑ Gedevanishvili, Dimitri (21 July 2014). "Explore Firefly Online's 'Verse At Comic Con This Year". Game Informer. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  14. ↑ "The 'Firefly' Cast Returning for Online Game". Huffington Post. 25 July 2014.
  15. ↑ "I’ve found Serenity, and you can’t take the sky from me". 23 February 2015.

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