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@fpcstudio.bsky.social
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Fantastic Pixel Castle (FPC) is a new studio founded in 2023 to create our take on a modernized fantasy MMORPG, codenamed Ghost. ✨▪️🏰

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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
From all of us at FPC to all of you, who have been with us the whole way, thank you. We hope this isn't goodbye. We're so proud of what we accomplished in just two years of development - from endless expanses of checkerboards to something that really started to resemble the game of our dreams.
Fantastic Pixel Castle's employees stand on stone docks in their pre-alpha build city, showing off the four early classes currently in game. There are Tempests, Songbirds, Sphinx Guards, and Dreamblades gathered on the stone pathway.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Please join us for our 20th and final - at least for now - episode of Word on the Street! Greg and Scott will be joined by Jon and Kristina to talk about funding games in 2025 and our studio's efforts to find a path forward for Ghost. 11/10/2025, 11:00 AM PT. 👉 youtube.com/live/5EzaqTf2gg0
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A message from our studio founder, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social - a thread: I wanted to share the news that Fantastic Pixel Castle’s time as a first party studio within NetEase Games is coming to an end. (1/7)
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Technically TECHNICALLY worms aren’t bugs. They’re features. 🤓☝️ Okay so this is a bug and it did get fixed but NOT BEFORE I GOT FOOTAGE OF IT
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
POV ur a generic npc in a video game but u went to Juilliard for this so ur gonna get ur @baftagames.bsky.social winning death scene no matter what u do
An in-engine screenshot from the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. A Tempest player looks on as an orange and white clad NPC dies melodramatically. His arms are outstretched (and possibly somewhat elongated due to a graphical bug) as he topples backward on a wooden platform, his face twisted in a horrible grimace.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
In the most recent episode of our podcast, our host Scott asks Brian, our Gameplay Design Director, what strategies he has in mind to keep Ghost's 30 eventual classes exciting and distinct.  Check out the full episode on YouTube for a deep dive on classes and combat in Ghost!
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Concept art of our first healing class: The Songbird. The joyous music of the Songbird brings respite to all who might listen. Their uplifting presence and powerful healing crescendos make them a welcome presence upon any Skyship traversing the Drift.
Concept art from the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. A man in layered, billowing blue and white robes with gold detailing raises his hands in incantation as a lute-like stringed instrument floats in the air in front of him. Faint winged creatures, like butterflies or birds, flutter in the background.Concept art from the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. A man in layered, billowing robes of pink, white, and peach reaches toward a floating stringed instrument in front of him. The instrument is an ornate guitar-like creation with leaflike trim along the body, and a long neck bedecked with tassels. The man wears a silver crown reminiscent of branches upon his head.Concept art from the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. The image is of three fantasy stringed instruments for the healing class The Songbird. They are various long-necked instruments reminiscent of guitars, shamisen, or a lute. They are patterned with leaves or other ornate natural-inspired detailing like branches or flowers.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Meet our first ranged DPS class: The Tempest. A true force of nature, with the raw power of storms at their fingertips - the Tempest is a damage-focused mage that makes for a formidable addition to any adventuring party.
A concept image of a fantasy thunder mage class The Tempest from the in-development MMO Project Ghost. Two Tempests stand neutrally with billowing robes in tones of blue, purple, and white. Their hair is tied back in a long ponytails or braids with ornate gold ornaments.A black and white concept image of a fantasy thunder mage class The Tempest from the in-development MMO Project Ghost. A mage in billowing robes floats in the air, a staff in one hand as the other points to fire a blast of energy.A black and white concept image of a fantasy thunder mage class The Tempest from the in-development MMO Project Ghost .A Tempest mage floats midair with lighting crackling behind her. Small bolts of green lightning lance from her eyes as she raises two large fans aloft. Green bolts of light swirl outward from the fans, and up her legs.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Did you know we'll have 30 classes at launch? It might sound like a massive number, but Brian and Greg are confident we can make it happen. Find out more about how we're hitting that magic number by launch in our most recent podcast episode!  What kind of class do you want to see next? 👀👀
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
If yesterday's podcast episode piqued your curiosity, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social dives even deeper into combat on this week's episode of Ghost Stories. What makes MMO combat good? What's going on with tab targeting? Find out more on our website! 👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.”
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
If you missed our livestream earlier, don't worry, the VOD is up now!  Check it out on our YouTube page or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 👉 youtu.be/bcdWnVpDIXo
A title card for the 19th episode of the Word on the Street podcast. It features the Word on the Street title image of a crab holding a sword, plus portraits of Greg Street, the studio founder of FPC, and Brian Holinka, the Gameplay Design Director. The title reads "19 - Get Classy."
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We're live! Join us now for a guided tour into the class and combat design of Project Ghost with Greg, Scott, and Brian! Youtube: www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo Twitch: www.twitch.tv/frogpants #gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Join us  on Wednesday, September 17th at 11:00 AM PT for our September episode of Word on the Street! Greg and Scott welcome Brian Holinka back to the show to talk about all things combat and classes in Ghost! 🎥: www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo #gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
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JoCat 🔜 Spokane Ren Faire @jocat.net · 14/09/2025
The kind folks at @fpcstudio.bsky.social let me play a bunch more of their upcoming MMO and try out their 2nd class: The Tempest! Here are my thoughts on both it, as well as how far the game's come since my first video www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcdL...
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I Played a New MMO's SECOND Class, Here are My Thoughts | Project Ghost
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
It's time for another Question of the Week!  How much does lore matter to you in your favorite MMORPGs? Do you love delving into deep, intricate mysteries, or do you prefer to skip cutscenes and head straight into battle?
Concept art from the in-development MMORPG, Project Ghost. It features two characters, one holding a sword, staring up at a misty sky full of floating islands. Mountains, rivers, and ruins of ancient buildings rise from the sky islands out of the mist. The over-text reads, "Question of the Week."
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
In the most recent episode of our podcast, our audio designer James talks with Scott and Greg about the details of sound design in building immersive video game worlds - and how sometimes the most useful sound effects come from the most unlikely of places!
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Welcome back to Ghost Stories. This week, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social answers some of our most persistent questions: Why are you playtesting Ghost so early, and what kind of feedback is helpful for a pre-alpha game? Live now, on our website! 👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.”
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
@jocat.net  asks the important questions on our most recent developer stream. Priorities, y’all. Priorities. 🤷🏻‍♀️🍑 (Brb, explaining the phrase "caked up" on the company slack.)
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
It may be a Tuesday but we've still got time for community memes over here. Check out the latest from our testers:
A meme for the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. It features a picture of the Riddler from Batman with the text, "Riddle me this! We scoured the map, we gathered all the loots, but why are our packs just filled up with boots?"A meme for the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. It features a four panel comic of two birds: One begins saying "Verdant Chorus," then begins to say "Crescendo," but is interrupted by a crow yelling "OATHKEEPER DECIMATE GLADECARVER DECIMATE GLADECARVER-" over and over - the current "spin to win" ultimate rotation for the Dreamblade class. The first bird stares into the middle distance as this continues without end.A meme for the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. It features an image of StarlitOracle, the FPC Community Manager, overlaid on top of a screenshot of Edna Mode from the movie The Incredibles. The caption reads, "NO CULTS!"A meme for the early development MMORPG, Project Ghost. It features a screenshot from the anime Dragonball Z, of Goku blasting Piccolo with a powerful Kamehameha. The text reads, "Hitting bro with the point blank healing beam."
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
If you see our Community Manager at PAX West this weekend, be sure to say hi and help her with her survey!
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MMORPG.com @mmorpg.com · 14/08/2025
Fantastic Pixel Castle showcases its Blue Zones with creators in its first ever live gameplay stream of their upcoming MMO, Project Ghost. www.mmorpg.com/news/fantast... @fpcstudio.bsky.social
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Thank you so much to @cohhcarnage.bsky.social, @jocat.net, and @joshstrifehayes.bsky.social for joining us on stream today! And thank you all too for coming to watch!  Game dev takes time, dedication, and lots of work. We're thrilled so many of you want to follow along with Ghost's journey. 🥹
Concept art for the in-development MMO, "Project Ghost," with text overlay that says "Thank you for joining us today!"
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
We're live in 5 minutes!  Come check us out here: twitch.tv/cohhcarnage twitch.tv/JoCat twitch.tv/JoshStrifeHayes twitch.tv/FantasticPixelCastle www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PXglAOa_Y
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Just an hour more!  Remember - as we say at FPC, "Game early, game not done." We're still excited to show you the foundations of our art and gameplay. Who's watching on live today? 👀
An announcement for Ghost's first live gameplay stream, starting at 11:00 AM PT on Thursday, August 14th, featuring Ghostcrawler and the MMO streamers CohhCarnage, JoCat, and JoshStrifeHayes.
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JoCat 🔜 Spokane Ren Faire @jocat.net · 12/08/2025
exciting news: I'll be joining Ghostcrawler, JoshStrifeHayes, and CohhCarnage in a live stream showing off the newest build of the in-development MMO Project Ghost this Thursday at11am PST/1pm CST! And after having played it myself last week, I'll let you know now: there's a LOT to show off
concept art of Ghost with the live stream date information
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MMORPG.com @mmorpg.com · 11/08/2025
Fantastic Pixel Castle Is Hosting Its First Live Project Ghost Gameplay Stream This Thursday Alongside Prominent Content Creators @fpcstudio.bsky.social www.mmorpg.com/news/fpc-is-...
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
New Thursday plans just dropped. 👀 @cohhcarnage.bsky.social, @jocat.net, @joshstrifehayes.bsky.social, and @ghostcrawler.bsky.social  are playing some of Ghost's latest content, live, for the FIRST TIME: 8/14, 11:00 AM PT, on all 4 Twitch channels. Links in replies! 👇
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
If you missed our Podcast livestream this week don't worry - the video is here!  Come listen in to learn all about sound design in Ghost, and let us know what MMO music has stayed with you! youtu.be/PpC3Wm1wGg8
The title card to a Word on the Street podcast episode that features an illustration of a crab holding a sword, and a computer speaker. The title reads "18 - Audio Direction."
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
We're live!! Come join in for this month's episode of Word on the Street and meet our Audio Director, James!!  YT: youtube.com/live/Ls1896wmCV4 Twitch: twitch.tv/frogpants
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Word on the Street is back! Join us next week on Tuesday, August 5th 11:00 AM PT, as Greg and Scott sit down with FPC's Audio Director James for a deep dive into what it takes to make games sound great. #gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
Cover art for the Word on the Street game development podcast, by Fantastic Pixel Castle and Scott Johnson. It features the title (Word on the Street) and a determined cartoon crab holding a sword in one claw.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
This week on Ghost Stories, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social goes all the way back to the beginning to talk about the founding of our studio, Fantastic Pixel Castle - and the company values that define how and why we make games. 👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.”
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Welcome back to Ghost Stories. @ghostcrawler.bsky.social digs into the ideas behind our building system in Blue Zones this week - and how Building can expand the list of verbs available to Ghost's players. 👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.”
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
It's time for another Meme Monday round-up, featuring the exceptional humor and talents of our community. (Remember, the Owlbeast isn't real, it can't hurt you.)
A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost. It says, "My friend: I married my crush in a dream last night!" Then, "My Dreamblade:" and concept art of Ghost's Dreamblade DPS class.A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost, featuring the "I sleep / Real shit" format, specifically referencing the Dreamblade's sword.A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost. It features a drawing of people pointing at concept art of the Owlbeast. It reads, "Hey guys," "Look, it's the cursed-ass bird creature!" "NOT WHAT I'M CALLED"A meme of the in-development mmorpg, Codenamed Ghost, featuring shots from the TV show Brooklyn 99 and Ghost's crystal gremlin. It reads, "I've only known Crystal Gremlin for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him I would kill every NPC on the shard and then jump off the edge."
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Welcome back to Ghost Stories. This week, principal concept artist Bart takes us for a tour inside his personal sketchbook while answering one of the most common questions a game artist gets: "Where do you find inspiration?"  👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Where do MMOs get their ideas for their classes - and where did the idea for the Dreamblade come from?  Want to know more about The Dreamblade and Project Ghost? Be sure to check out our most recent dev stream on Youtube!
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JoCat 🔜 Spokane Ren Faire @jocat.net · 08/07/2025
if you missed the Ghost Q&A from today's stream not to worry! the full VOD is now up on my stream VODs channel here youtu.be/Dhi9LeCRxU0
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Q&A With FPC on Project Ghost MMO - JoCat Stream VOD - 7/7/25
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Hey, that's us! @ghostcrawler.bsky.social and @acobi.bsky.social will be on @jocat.net's stream tomorrow, July 7th, for a Q&A about Project Ghost - we'll see you there!
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JoCat 🔜 Spokane Ren Faire @jocat.net · 04/07/2025
EXCITING NEWS! Fantastic Pixel Castle appreciated my coverage of Project Ghost enough that they offered to do a live Q&A stream with a few of the team on Monday at 12pm CST! In the meantime, leave your questions about ghost and I'll see about getting them answered on-stream
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
It's time for another episode of Ghost Stories! Roguelikes, in an MMO? It's more likely than you think! This week, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social digs into our Blue Zone's Roguelike elements and what makes them stick. Live now, on our website! 👉https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=734
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
The Dreamblade's humble origins in concept art - from "Big Dude with a Sword," to "Dreamsteel Champion," to the "Dreamblade," and some lore of Haven and the Dreaming Queen that built the foundations of the class. ⚔️⚔️  Find out more from our most recent Dev Stream, on our YouTube channel!
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
We made a Big Sword class, so of course we had to ask resident sword and shield expert @jocat.net his thoughts! Thank you so much, JoCat! We appreciate your time, dedication, and feedback to helping us make Ghost the best game it can be.
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
We're live!  Come join us over on Twitch or YouTube to hear us chat about the Dreamblade, how it came to be, and even see it in-engine today. YouTube: youtube.com/live/xk-aGg8PnJk Twitch: www.twitch.tv/fantasticpixelcastle
An image of a knight in plate armor that layers like leaves holding a sword with a glowing green center channel. His clenched hand also glows green with the same light. The title reads "The Dreamblade: Dev Stream. June 27th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Join us to see live gameplay of the Dreamblade as we talk about class development, followed by a dev Q&A!"
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
It's that time of the week again! Welcome back to Ghost Stories. Following up from last week's Blue Zones episode, @ghostcrawler.bsky.social  tackles their classical MMO counterpart in Ghost's design: Red Zones.   Live now, on our website! 👉https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=730
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Melee DPS, come to the front!  If you wanted a closer look at the Dreamblade's current abilities - look no further.  If you want to see these in action, remember to join our Dreamblade Dev Stream this Friday, June 27th, at 11:00 AM PT! We'll be on YouTube and Twitch!
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Dreamblade / You saw me standin' alone / You cut a hole in my heart / Hope I was worth the XP. Project Ghost's Dreamblade class will absolutely cut someone down. And use a very large sword to do it. @fpcstudio.bsky.social
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Project Ghost debuts its Dreamblade class in brief trailer, discusses combat mechanics
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Introducing Ghost's first class: The Dreamblade. Oath-sworn champions of their slumbering Queen, the Dreamblades dedicate their lives to martial perfection. Check out our dev stream on YouTube and Twitch - June 27th, 11:00 AM PT to see more! youtube.com/shorts/lBRId...
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Introducing: The Dreamblade!
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MMORPG.com @mmorpg.com · 20/06/2025
Interview: Fantastic Pixel Castle Debuts Project Ghost's First Class, The Dreamblade www.mmorpg.com/interviews/i... @fpcstudio.bsky.social
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MassivelyOP @massivelyop.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
"What is special about Ghost’s blue zones is that each map is different, but they feel handmade." Greg Street explains how Project Ghost’s proc-gen blue zones will give Grizzly Hills vibes without the expense @fpcstudio.bsky.social
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Greg Street explains how Project Ghost’s proc-gen blue zones will give Grizzly Hills vibes without the expense
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Welcome back to Ghost Stories. This week,  @ghostcrawler.bsky.social  explains the origins of one of Ghost's most defining gameplay features: The Blue Zones.   Live now, on our website! 👉 fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail…
A title image for the blog post featuring concept art for the in-development MMO Ghost. The art is of a skyship flying to a floating shard of land, surrounded by shimmering pastel clouds. The title reads "Ghost Stories.”
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Fantastic Pixel Castle @fpcstudio.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Does the story of Ghost define the concept art, or does concept art sometimes influence changes in the world of Ghost? Where do narrative designers and artists get their ideas and inspiration?  If you want to see more, check out our most recent episode of our Word on the Street podcast!
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