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[/p][p]Today we’re going to talk a bit about the early stages of character development in Sportia.

Every athlete starts long before animation, abilities or match logic.[/p][p][/p][p]They begin on paper. [/p][p][/p][p]Character development is where we explore proportions, silhouettes and body types that will later influence movement, readability and playstyle. At this stage, we’re not polishing, we’re defining the foundation.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]These early “mugshots” help us test variation across humanoid builds, different physiques and non-human characters.[/p][p]Body structure affects more than appearance. It impacts how an athlete occupies space, how they feel in motion and how clearly they read during fast-paced gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]Arcade games depend on clarity. Strong silhouettes matter. ⚡[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]As development continues, these foundations evolve into fully playable characters with personality, abilities and presence inside the world of Sportia.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]This is an early look at that process, we hope you enjoyed it.[/p][p]More character reveals and gameplay breakdowns are coming as the game takes shape! 🏆[/p][p][/p]

[p]Sportia takes place in a living world built to be explored.[/p][p]Between matches, players move through different regions, discover activities, and interact with spaces designed to keep the game in motion.[/p][p][/p][p]Beyond traditional matches, Sportia features activities and challenges spread across the world.[/p][p]These moments add variety, reward exploration, and keep gameplay dynamic between competitions.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The hub connects the entire experience.[/p][p]It’s where players explore, move between activities, and access different game modes while the world evolves alongside the game.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Matches in Sportia are fast-paced and rule-breaking.[/p][p]Football focuses on constant movement, physical play, and special abilities, turning every match into a high-energy arcade experience.[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h2]Hey everyone! 👋[/h2][p][/p][p]We’re Hermit Crab Studio, and together with Ubisoft we’ve been building Sportia — a fast-paced multi-sports arcade game where unique athletes meet pure competition.[/p][p][/p][p]This Hub will be one of the main places to follow the project as it grows — with devblogs, closed beta news, feature reveals, and everything we’re working on.[/p][p][/p][h3]🏅 About Sportia[/h3][p]Sportia mixes arcade sports, exploration, and a bit of chaos.
You’ll build your squad from a wild roster of characters — from weekend athletes to robots and mythical creatures — each with their own skills and personality.[/p][p][/p][p]Jump between different sports, master their quirks, and uncover secrets hidden across a colorful world built for playing, competing, and showing your style.[/p][p][/p][h3]🚀 What’s coming next[/h3][p]We’ll soon be sharing early looks at new sports, modes, and ways to play together — both locally and online.[/p][p][/p][p]Be part of the journey.[/p][p]Follow this Hub and add Sportia to your wishlist to stay close to every play.[/p][p]Then watch the trailer below and tell us what you think. 👇[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]🏆 See you in Sportia![/p]