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- Maps
- Gameplay
Motocon changes
So you... play as a motorcycle?
That's right. No rider, just a bike. The idea is that MOTOCON is an entertainment sport in the future, where the bikes are piloted remotely or autonomously. It's inspired by, and attempting to parody, the hyper competitive industries we see in the world today. (But we're trying to make it *fun* so there's lots of jokes).
> Note: Images are work in progress and taken at varying stages of development.
And you... smash into each other?
Correct. The gameplay itself is intended to be all out high speed, explosive, vehicle combat. Drive fast, you know the rest. You can smash into your opponents directly with your body/vehicle but there's also gadgets -- temporary weapons that can create opportunities for ranged, defensive, and tactical engagements.
What inspired this?
Battle Bots, Transformers, Supercross/Monster Jam, Hot Wheels, Beyblades, TRON, Akira, Cyberpunk 2077. If you like any of those things you're gonna like Motocon.
Who is Protoria Studios? What's the team size?
Protoria Studios is a tiny indie game studio that's been around since 2016. Most recent release is Skyfear, a PvP game about prehistoric dragon wars. We've got about 3 people working on this.
How big will the game be? How much will it cost?
Small, but highly replayable. Best played as a party game with you and your friends, but will have offline bots so you can play alone if you want too. Think roughly a $5-10 game.
How far along is this game?
Motocon has been in development for roughly 6 months. Right now the core of the game is being settled and is close to being done. However we haven't yet settled on how much content there will be, and multiplayer needs lots of testing. Roughly another 4-6 months to go.
When can I play it?
We will be releasing a Free Demo this summer! And may possibly have playtesting opportunities for extra eager players -- you'll want to Follow and Wishlist the game on Steam to stay in the loop on that.
When will it be released?
Early Access in 2026 is pretty realistic, but it depends on a bunch of things. We're still exploring some ideas and want to make sure it's done right. We're not confirming anything exactly yet. Except for the Free Demo this summer.
Where to follow Motocon news and progress?
Right here on Steam is the central place for news. WISHLIST + FOLLOW! Our YouTube channel is the second best place for news.
See ya around! - telekrex, lead dev
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