Check out this blog post to see a video of me talking about what it's like working on "Shadows of Dawn": www.ariekaplan.com/watch-me-tal... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #videogames #FPS #RPG @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social

Player review - Hot take from our friend Noah! Next Player Games community Discord and social media links: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #gameplay #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

The Neighbors Are Coming was a book made before the aliens came. Little did we know they would not be this friendly... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #art #artist

Our game is... www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #IYKYK #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement

People often wonder what game designers do... here's a sneak peek. Remember to check out our KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame

Player review - Support the Kickstarter campaign for tons of exclusive rewards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi

You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5

You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5

Our Kickstarter campaign is live. Join Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #videogames #UE #UE5

We saw them coming. Were they friendly? Aggressive? We were hopeful it would be alright. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

youtu.be/JzWH2_NIwy8 Check out the hacking minigame in Shadows of Dawn! Our lead systems designer will walk you through it in this video. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Tim, responsible for level design, VFX, combat design and more!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Join Our Development Journey! ​@kickstarter campaign live on 11/11/25! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #gamedev #fpsgames #kickstarter #gaming #3dgamedevelopment #scifi #unrealengine #gamingcommunity

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Next Player Games: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi

Building worlds isn't as easy as it looks! Here are a few things you'll need XD #gamedev #dayinalife #ShadowsofDawn #Nextplayergames #worldbuilding #leveldesign #POV #mjolner #games

Player review! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... Socials: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #discord #scifi

You were 3D printed in an abandoned lab. Who did it? Why? Find out in Shadows of Dawn. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist

Quick list of our 3D artist's MUST HAVES www.youtube.com/shorts/HLsGC... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #vibes #comfy #aestheticDecor #cutedesk #plants #deskdecor #officelife #computersetup

Compilation video of my latest gear paintings over the last few years: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4h... #art #3dPrinting #kineticArt #artist

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others. youtu.be/cC46rhM6GQE?... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign

Meme Friday! Game dev has come a long way! #IYKYK #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement

Yesterday, I was a guest on a TV talk show called “Great Day Houston.” Host Deborah Duncan and I talked about my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions.” Check out the entire interview HERE: www.khou.com/article/ente... #KHOU11 #DeborahDuncan #GreatDayHouston #superstitions

Player review - Get in early to become part of the creative collective! Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 Linktr.ee: linktr.ee/nextplayerga... Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #gamedesign

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Maoti, responsible for rigging animation and UE animation blueprints!! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #Creative #art #UE #UE5

I’m currently working as a writer & narrative designer on a video game called #ShadowsOfDawn. The Kickstarter for the game launches on Nov 11th. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/shadows-of-d... @nextplayergames.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social #FPS #RPG #NextPlayerGames

Why do we carve jack–o’–lanterns? Why do we call them “jack–o’–lanterns” in the first place? Find out in this excerpt from my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions”: www.ariekaplan.com/the-legend-o... #Halloween #halloween2025 #jackolanterns #superstitions #stingyjack

Two weeks for our Kickstarter campaign! Make sure to book it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #kickstarter

In Shadows of Dawn, you can find many outfits to customize your character. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn! Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Wendy, responsible for our enemy AI (not that kind of AI) system. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #UE #UE5

Ever happened to you? #IYKYK #AITA #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #starwarsfans #GameDev #gamedevelopement

Support the mission for exclusive prizes!! Kickstarter launch 11/11/25 www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #playerreview #review #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #gamedesign #puzzlegames

What mechanic do you hate in games? Post down in the comments. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #gamedesign #puzzlegames

Quick list of our Lead System Designer's MUST HAVES #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #IYKYK #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #officelife #excel #gamedesign #puzzlegames

The Gleam-powered generator’s up and running in Shadows of Dawn #GameDev #UnrealEngine #IndieGame #SurvivalGame #ShadowsOfDawn #WIP #DevUpdate

A wallpaper paying homage to Hokusai in our SoD world. #art #digitalpainting #ShadowsOfDawn #nextPlayerGames

Our designers trying to balance Shadows of Dawn. #ShadowsofDawn #balance #scifi #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign #techbro

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Player review - Join the Creative Collective on Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #participate #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Discord #scifi #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

You are the Next Player - Join the Creative Collective on Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #participate #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Discord #scifi #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

In SoD, you have your very own companion bot. #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Storytelling #2Dart #digitalart #story #scifi #narrative #gameart #art #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm having a blast working with everyone at @nextplayergames.bsky.social on this project! #thanks #gratitude #grateful #creativecommunity #gamedevelopement #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Storytelling #2Dart #digitalart #story #scifi #narrative #art #GameDev

Unravel the mystery of Shadows of Dawn! Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9 #gamedevelopment #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn #nextplayergames

Love a good story? Check out this SoD trailer based on writer @ariekaplan.bsky.social's game narrative! #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #Storytelling #2Dart #digitalart #story #scifi #narrative #art #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #UE #UE5 #gamedesign

We’re thrilled to reveal Shadows of Dawn, a survival FPS with RPG elements, soon launching on Kickstarter. linktr.ee/nextplayerga... #gamedev #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn #nextplayergames

If anyone is close to a Game Dev Recruiter in their life, please grab them and give them a gentle shake while saying this: "Make your positions remote-friendly. Nobody wants to relocate for a job they might lose tomorrow. Nobody wants to relocate to the US just now. Remote work is not the enemy."