Forging Ahead: Roadmap to a Unified Gaming Universe
The world of Vulcan Forged is changing. What began as Vulcan Studio’s collection of individual games is evolving into a truly interconnected gaming universe, where progression, identity, and rewards carry across multiple experiences.
This is the next phase of Vulcan Forged—where players craft their own legend, seamlessly transitioning between games, growing their character, and shaping the ecosystem itself, true unified gaming.
A More Unified Ecosystem
The days of fragmented experiences are over. Vulcan Studios is moving toward a single, interconnected world, where your avatar, achievements, and assets have meaning across every game.
Key Pillars of This Transformation:
- The Vulcan Player Card ID – A cross-game profile that tracks your progress and customizations.
- NFT Avatars – Your in-game identity, now with modular traits that allow for customization across games.
- VulcanVerse Expansion – Tartarus and Vulcan Royale are being integrated, adding PvP combat and dungeon-based PvE.
- First-Time User Experience (FTUE) Overhaul – Tutorials, onboarding, and UI improvements to welcome new players.
- Game-Specific Enhancements – Major improvements to Vulcan Runner, Berserk, Tower Defense, and Tartarus.
- A Unified Art and Narrative Direction – A cohesive visual and storytelling upgrade for the entire ecosystem.
Vulcan Player ID & NFT Avatars: Your Cross-Game Identity
In the past, each game in the Vulcan Forged ecosystem had its own character system, limiting progression and customization. Now, everything is being streamlined under a single avatar and player ID system, giving players more control over their in-game identity.
How It Works:
- Avatars Become NFTs – Players will own their avatars as NFTs, ensuring full ownership and tradeability.
- Modular Trait System – Instead of static NFTs, avatars will have backpack-style customization, allowing for weapons, armor, trinkets, and cosmetics to be stored and swapped.
- Game-Specific Adaptations – Traits and gear will function differently in each game while still retaining a unified identity.
Example: A Flaming Bronze Spear
- In VulcanVerse – A weapon for combat.
- In Tartarus – Deals bonus fire damage to undead enemies.
- In Vulcan Runner – A fiery visual effect while running.
This system ensures interoperability without breaking game balance—a sword can be a powerful weapon in VulcanVerse, while simply cosmetic in another game.
The Evolution of VulcanVerse: PvP, Dungeon Crawling & More
VulcanVerse is expanding—what was once an MMORPG focused on land ownership and Vulcanites is now integrating combat and dungeon-crawling to become a true hub of action and adventure.
What’s Changing?
- PvP Battles in Vulcan City – Players will be able to duel in the new combat arena, utilizing weapons, tactics, and their Vulcanite allies.
- Dungeon Exploration in Tartarus – The underworld opens up as a persistent PvE dungeon, featuring bosses, loot, and repeatable challenges.
- Seamless Combat System – The battle mechanics from Tartarus and Vulcan Royale are being integrated into VulcanVerse, creating a consistent combat experience.
Rather than splitting the player base across different combat games, everything will now be inside VulcanVerse, giving the world greater depth, challenge, and replayability.
A Better First-Time Experience for New Players
One of the biggest barriers to entry has been onboarding. Players were often confused about how to progress, what to do first, and how the economy functioned. Now, you will be able to invite your friends to play secure in the knowledge that they will enjoy the Vulcan experience as much as you do!
Here’s the outline for our complete FTUE overhaul.
Key Fixes:
- Cadmilus as the Universal Guide – The legendary NPC will now introduce every player to the Vulcan Forged world, across all games.
- Better UI & Onboarding – Clearer tutorials, quest tracking, and improved game menus.
- Guided Progression – Instead of being dropped into the world with no direction, players will be led through their first missions and tasks.
Game-Specific FTUE Fixes:
- VulcanVerse – A cinematic introduction and streamlined first-quests experience.
- Berserk – Step-by-step deck-building guides for new players.
- Tower Defense – Improved tutorial on tower placements and strategies.
- Vulcan Runner – More intuitive controls and difficulty balancing.
These changes will help players get started faster, improving retention and long-term engagement.
Game-Specific Enhancements
Beyond the ecosystem-wide upgrades, individual games are getting significant improvements.
🔹 Berserk: Trading Card Game Overhaul
- Aesthetic & UI Revamp – Modernized interface and visual upgrades.
- New Ranked System – Competitive play with leaderboards, tournaments, and seasons.
- Better Player Guidance – Step-by-step onboarding and deck-building assistance.
🔹 Vulcan Runner
- Controls & Performance Fixes – More responsive movement and refined difficulty scaling.
- Expanded Rewards System – More meaningful achievements and progress tracking.
🔹 Tower Defense
- UI/UX Enhancements – Clearer navigation for placing and upgrading towers.
- Balanced Difficulty – Smoother progression curve for all players.
🔹 Tartarus (Integrated into VV)
- More Enemy Variety – Dungeon battles will be more diverse and dynamic.
- Loot & Progression – Players will be rewarded for repeated dungeon runs.
The Road Ahead: A Unified Vulcan Forged
This is more than just an upgrade—it’s a complete transformation of the Vulcan Forged ecosystem.
Everything is being built into one interconnected universe, where your avatar, assets, and progress persist across all games.
Key Takeaways:
- One NFT Avatar Across All Games – Customizable, dynamic, and tradeable.
- PvP and Dungeon Combat Integrated into VulcanVerse – No more game-switching; action happens inside VV.
- Major FTUE Improvements – Clearer tutorials, onboarding, and guided progression.
- Game-Specific Enhancements – Every game is being refined and improved.
- A Unified Art & Narrative Direction – A more immersive, visually consistent world.
What’s Next?
Community updates will roll out through Discord, blog posts, and in-game announcements.
Testing of PvP & dungeon mechanics will begin in VulcanVerse.
Further updates on NFT avatars, Vulcan Player ID, and game mechanics coming soon!
The future of Vulcan Forged is bigger, bolder, and more interconnected than ever. Get ready to forge your legend!