Hi all,
I would like to preface this with declaring that the game is
not dead. However, this is going to be rough but I want to get it out there now so we can talk about where we go from here.
Both Crezth and I remain committed to the universe of Blackened Skies. We think the game is strong and we could not ask for a better player base. The game has lasted so long and has had so many great updates mainly because you players have made running this game so enjoyable.
That being said, we have been doing updates and working on this game for a solid 8 months now. Updates are heavy and I feel that the last two updates I missed the mark a bit. The universe is heavy with ALOT of things going on, and attrition can sometimes mean that things in certain countries and regions can get glossed over.
Again, while we are tired, we do love the game. However, with Crezth in China for the next four months, we came to the mutual decision that pausing the game and putting it on hiatus until January is our best bet. It will allow us to recover, finish the war, and go from there into the next era.
This decision did not come lightly, and we are taking active steps to ensure a strong return come January. In the meantime, both of us are going to be running lighter projects to help clear our minds and have a bit of fun with things.
I know this may come as a shock and I understand if you're not willing to come back after the hiatus. However, the alternatives were mostly unsatisfying to both of us, and we feel that this is the best option to ensure long term sustainability.
Don't get too upset though! We've been going for 8 long months, it was like a school year! We are going on break, but we will be back.
Please feel free to discuss/comment here, or reach out to me privately if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you all so much for making the game such a success. We will be back before you know it.
Faithfully yours,
Nuka