[Dev Note] Part-17 : Black Stigma’s Major Plans and Goals for 2025

Hello everyone, I am Kwon Dae Ho, the Executive Producer.

First of all, we would like to express our gratitude for your continued interest in Black Stigma. While we shared “Developer's Note 10: Development & Service Plan” last year, adjustments to the timeline were made to reflect critical feedback received during the second global test held in July 2024. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

We would like to share the major plans for 2025 as Black Stigma prepares for its next steps, following the gradual improvements we’ve shared in previous developer’s notes.

[ January: Participation in the Taipei Game Show ]

Following our appearance at the Thailand Game Show last October, we are set to participate in the Taipei Game Show from January 23 to 26, 2025. This event will serve as an important opportunity to promote Black Stigma to the Chinese-speaking community and directly gauge player reactions.

[ February: Confirmed Participation in STEAM NextFest ]

We are thrilled to confirm our participation in STEAM NextFest and are currently working on QA and polishing tasks. NextFest is a crucial preparatory step for Early Access (Open Beta). It will allow us to assess how close we are to meeting player expectations and identify additional polishing points. More details regarding the NextFest version will be shared at a later date.

[ Goal: Early Access Within the First Half of 2025 ]

Black Stigma began as a project by developers with successful FPS game experience and exceptional technical expertise. Since unveiling the Alpha version in 2023, we have conducted multiple tests, incorporated feedback, and continually improved the game.

Our goal has been to deliver "new and exciting experiences" by combining the core elements of shooting mechanics with unique hero-action combat, all while maintaining consistent communication with our players.

Thanks to your support throughout this process, Black Stigma, a project once launched by a fledgling development studio, has now grown to attract around 50,000 Wishlist registrations.

Despite the challenges posed by a market dominated by major AAA shooting games, we are confident and determined to achieve Early Access following NextFest, completing the game with our players’ input in mind.

[ We Need Your Continued Support in 2025 ]

Simply playing the game, visiting our website, and adding the game to your Wishlist is an incredible encouragement for us. Additionally, sharing your feedback, recommending the game to friends, and engaging with the community all help make Black Stigma a better game and bring it to a broader audience.

With your continued interest and participation, we promise to strive for an even better gaming experience.

We hope you will join us on Black Stigma’s journey in 2025.

Producer Kwon Dae Ho