London, UK — We're excited to talk directly to you, our future players and supporters. We founded APEX GAME STUDIOS LTD. on a simple idea: to make games we'd love to play ourselves. That means building a studio that’s honest, fair, and truly listens to the community. Today, we're sharing the core philosophy that will guide us as we grow, as well as an update on our upcoming titles.
Recognizing that our principles may spark strong opinions, we are committed to clarity and transparency with our audience. We respect all viewpoints and believe in open communication prior to any game launches.
Use of Generative AI
We are dedicated to celebrating the talent of human artists and will prioritize their contributions as the studio grows. However, due to the studio size and the nature of our budget, we may use generative AI tools judiciously when critical for immersion and storytelling, applying them to specific elements like voice acting, cinematic footage, music, and sound effects. This means we will not use it indiscriminately or unnecessarily. As we expand and develop our skills, we strive to create an experience that is as authentic and human-centered as possible.
Commitment to Player-First Practices
At APEX GAME STUDIOS LTD., we believe in a simple, player-first philosophy that will guide every game we ever create. These principles stem directly from our personal experiences and the fundamentals we love as players. This isn't just business policy; it's our promise to you. These principles will be applied across all of our titles, from Spirit Catcher 93' to future projects:
- No Paid DLCs: All new content will be provided to players at no additional cost.
- No In-Game Purchases: We will not feature microtransactions, loot boxes, or any form of paid in-game purchases.
- No Cryptocurrency/NFTs: The studio will not incorporate blockchain technologies such as cryptocurrency or NFTs into its games.
- No Live-Service Model: While future multiplayer games will be developed, they will be delivered via a peer-to-peer service model. This ensures that the games remain playable as long as the supporting platforms (such as Epic Games or PSN) are available, without relying on studio-hosted servers.
We want to be clear that we are in no way villainizing or pointing fingers at different industry practices. We understand that this is a business and that what works for us may not work for others. However, this is the gaming experience we love, and we hope our future players and supporters will embrace it with us.
Upcoming Titles
As we get closer to launch, we wanted to remind you of our upcoming titles and encourage you to add them to your wishlists and watch the latest trailers.
We are thrilled to provide an update on Spirit Catcher 93', which is planned for release in October 2025. The final release date will be announced within the next few weeks. The title will be released exclusively on the Epic Games PC store as a proud participant in the Epic First Run Program. This is thanks to Epic's incredible support for indie studios, which allows us to keep 100% of the revenue for the first six months. This crucial funding will directly support future updates for Spirit Catcher 93' and the ongoing development of The Last Ark Stories: Clara.
- Wishlist on Epic Games: https://store.epicgames.com/p/spirit-catcher-93-ee155d
- Watch the Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plzDoRHgjTg
- Wishlist on PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/concept/10016755
- Watch the Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWAgTJCaVpc
About APEX GAME STUDIOS LTD.
APEX GAME STUDIOS LTD. is a new independent video game studio. As a team of two, we are passionate about developing engaging and memorable gaming experiences and are committed to creating high-quality games that respect the player and their investment. As we navigate this learning process and the launch of our debut title, We are committed to learning and developing to one day provide exceptional experiences.