Translating Classic Game Designs into MR (RTS Genre)

Mixed Reality is the latest exciting frontier of XR game development, with incredible new headsets from Snap, Meta, and others allowing players to bring their gameplay into their own space more seamlessly than ever. However, this new technology brings a host of challenges for game designers, especially as we seek to bring more genres and types of gameplay to it.

DB Creations spent over a year translating the tactical action of the Real Time Strategy genre into MR for their title, Crystal Commanders. Join studio founders Blake and Dustin as they share insights into how they managed technical and design challenges presented by updating this classic PC genre into a cutting edge MR title! Lessons will include: How to perform relevant genre analysis, MR technical considerations, big feature bets to consider, and design thinking for MR.

Attendee Takeaway:  This talk is intended for developers who want to learn more about translating classic flat screen game designs into mixed reality. However, enough background information will be provided that anyone who wants to learn about MR game design will be able to learn something new or thought provoking!