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Firefly Online
Developer(s)Spark Plug Games and Quantum Mechanix
Publisher(s)20th Century Fox
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android
ReleaseSummer 2014
Genre(s)Role-playing game
Mode(s)Single-player

Firefly Online is a strategic role-playing game video game in development by Spark Plug Games and Quantum Mechanix for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android based on the Firefly franchise. The game is set for release on all platforms in Summer 2014.

Gameplay

Players assume the roles of spaceship captains, assembling crews, completing missions, and trading with others.[1][2] The game will contain a central story alongside various branching stories, and players will be able to create jobs for each other to complete.[3] Players will be able to customise their ship while playing,[2][4] and view 'in-universe guides' around planets which provide information on them.[3] Furthermore, both space and planetary environments will exist.[2] The game will contain over 200 worlds to visit.[5] 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.[5]

Development

Prior to the announcement of an official title, a fan made game titled Firefly Universe Online was being developed by DarkCryo.[6] Fox gave their well wishes to the game,[6] but the development studio ceased development on the game following the announcement of the official release based on the Firefly franchise.[7] Firefly Online was announced at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con as being released on iOS and Android.[1][8] It was later announced for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS and is set to release in the summer of 2014 on all platforms.[9][10] QMx Interactive joined Spark Plug Games to produce the game.[1] Joss Whedon, creator of the series, is not involved with the development of the game but is aware of it.[3] The development team is planning to add future downloadable content which may include the ability to switch to the Alliance faction,[3] inclusion of 'Reavers',[3] and is aiming to include cross-platform functionality.[2] The PC versions will be distributed via Steam.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Moriarty, Colin (18 July 2013). "Firefly-Inspired Video Game Announced". IGN. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d Griliopoulos, Dan (18 July 2013). "Official Firefly game announced". Edge Online. Future plc. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e Jane, Charlie (12 December 2013). "Keep Flyin': An Exclusive First Look at Firefly Online". io9. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. ^ Cook, Dave (18 July 2013). "Firefly Online: Joss Whedon's series will continue in official game adaptation". VG247. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  5. ^ a b Hillier, Brenna (19 March 2014). "Firefly Online: find a crew, find a job, keep flying". VG247. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  6. ^ a b Totilo, Stephen (9 January 2013). "The Planned Firefly-Inspired MMO Is Real. It's Some Fans' Labor of Love". Kotaku. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Futter, Mike. "Firefly Is Getting An Online Game, But It Might Be Serenity Valley All Over Again". gameinformer. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Firefly Online: Allianz-Schiff "AFAS" vorgestellt" (in German). Buffed.de. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  10. ^ Dyer, Mitch (13 December 2013). "Firefly Online is Coming to PC and Mac in 2014". IGN Entertainment, Inc. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  11. ^ "FFO Coming to Steam". Firefly Online. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
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