Star Atlas has officially released Holosim into the wild! This super cool new gaming adventure is a free-to-play, browser-based version inspired by their popular Web3 SAGE Labs title. Holosim had its test phase public debut on June 4. It acts as an onboarding experience for newer players and a proving ground for features currently being developed in SAGE Labs. This becomes really smart play because it makes the super high level aspect of Web3 integration come down to core gameplay that Star Atlas will bring.

Gameplay for Holosim is very similar to that of SAGE Labs, but it is fully functional without any Web3 aspects. Players choose to fight for one of three factions, complete contracts and prepare their faction for galactic domination. Holosim offers an exciting and natural progression for players excited to enter the Star Atlas universe. It’s the ideal accompaniment to SAGE Labs.

Holosim as a Testing Ground

Holosim serves as both a testing environment for new features and as a preview of newer functionality before it’s made available in SAGE Labs. This method allows developers to better calibrate these features in response to player feedback and performance data collected through Holosim. Star Atlas has built the core of its ecosystem on Solana. Designed by economists, the technology behind this innovative design, the $ATLAS token, powers the world’s first tokenized economy.

At the moment, five major features are being developed inside Holosim. These encompass a more dynamic combat update, a questing system with objectives, the SAGE AI assistant, a route manager, and an improved tutorial. A few in-development features have already been integrated and are live in Holosim. Pair that with the combat update, the SAGE AI assistant, and their new questing system and you’ve got an interesting constantly changing gameplay experience.

Holosim allows Star Atlas to stress test and simulate each new functionality with an exacting level of precision. This provides a better, more professional looking experience with richer engagement once these features are rolled out into SAGE Labs. This cyclical process is a testament to the overall dedication of the devs at Star Atlas to fulfill their promise of consistent updates and improvements to their players.

Web2 Accessibility Meets Web3 Innovation

Holosim has recently launched, representing a more calculated initiative to diversify Star Atlas’s audience. This new Web2 version is tailored to be accessible to a far broader, more general audience. Holosim eliminates the complexity of Web3 technology. This gives budding players the ability to seamlessly enter the Star Atlas universe and experience Star Atlas’ gameplay mechanics firsthand. This strategy helps lure in fresh audiences while offering a judgement-free space for gamers to experience your title.

Holosim’s role as a companion piece to SAGE Labs is important. This unique facet allows players to easily toggle between the Web2 and Web3 iterations of the game. It sets them on a path towards developing a bigger picture of the Star Atlas ecosystem. This two-pronged strategy attracts hardcore gamers as well as crypto natives, building a larger, more robust community.

So far, the development team has yet to release a timeline for when these tested features will become part of SAGE Labs. So, we’ll be counting down to their ETA! This careful, deliberate approach ensures a rigorous vetting process for every new entry. With every new feature, we focus on each step before making it available to the Web3 platform.

Future Prospects for Star Atlas

Holosim’s introduction is an exciting step not just for Star Atlas, but for the game industry at large, bringing accessibility together with cutting-edge innovation. In order to tap a wider audience initially, Star Atlas is releasing a free-to-play Web2 version. While doing all that, they’re polishing upcoming features for their Web3 sister product, SAGE Labs. This calculated move stands to cement Star Atlas as a leader and force for positive change amid the upcoming blockchain gaming explosion.

The continuous creation and playtesting of central aspects out being Holosim is a clear sign that player experience is a top priority. With SAGE Labs continuing to improve and implement all of these elements, players can expect a more dynamic and captivating Star Atlas universe. Prepare for a deeply engaging adventure. Star Atlas is continually collecting community feedback to inform its ongoing development. To that end, it is primed to be the frontrunner in all things Web3 gaming.