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Foundations Directive 002: The Comfort Protocol

After Neutrino Computers’ victory in the first Foundations Directive, their precision mapping systems now form the backbone of Avesta’s terraforming efforts. Satellites orbiting high above the Eilo Archipelago scan every coastline and mountain, turning the unknown into data and paving the way for new expansion.

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Foundations Directive 002: The Comfort Protocol

After Neutrino Computers’ victory in the first Foundations Directive, their precision mapping systems now form the backbone of Avesta’s terraforming efforts. Satellites orbiting high above the Eilo Archipelago scan every coastline and mountain, turning the unknown into data and paving the way for new expansion.

Foundations Directive 001: Final Results

And just like that, the first Foundations Directive has come to a close, and what a finish it was! What began as a measured contest between two Seed Industries subsidiaries quickly became a full-scale effort by the diverse and resilient societies of the Eilo Archipelago.

Join Closed Beta and Start Your Society!

Ever wondered what the future of humanity could look like if you were the one shaping it?

Foundations Directive 001: Update

Update from SEED INDUSTRIES

Societies of Avesta: Nexus, YonkersVille, and Venatoria

As SEED’s Closed Beta begins to unfold, we’re seeing societies springing up across Avesta, each with its own character, values, and ambitions. What’s really becoming clear to us is that these communities aren’t just some mechanics in a game; they’re reflections of the people shaping them.

SEED: Foundations - Directive 001

Information about our first Foundations Challenge.

Announcing: FOUNDATIONS

Welcome to SEED Foundations.

Paying for SEED

How we are approaching charging for SEED to ensure that we can maintain a stable and secure simulation for all players.

Announcing: SEED Closed Beta

SEED enters Closed Beta Sept 16! Shape societies, trade, and explore a living sandbox MMO world. Sign up now for exclusive access to Avesta.

UNN - Unihaven Era - D4 - Issue 3

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 4 Issue 3

Writing the Backstory: John Holten on the Lore Behind Seed

The world of Avesta is layered and dynamic, with its own unique history and culture. One of the people weaving that rich narrative fabric is John Holten, our Director of Narrative.

Finding a Place in SEED: A Story of Belonging

In the sprawling, ever-evolving world of SEED, no society is guaranteed to last, but the connections forged within it just might. For long-time player Monkey_Elite, the journey through Avesta hasn’t just been about building societies or taking care of Seedlings; it’s been about finding a place to belong.

UE-DE8 - UNN Issue 3

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 8 Issue 3

UE-DE8 - UNN Issue 2

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 8 Issue 2

UE-DE8 - UNN Issue 1

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 8 Issue 1

Deployment 7 Facts and Figures: Seed Industries Dispatch

Deployment 7 Facts and Figures: Seed Industries Dispatch

UE-DE7 - UNN Issue 4

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 7 Issue 4

UE-DE7 - UNN Issue 3

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 7 Issue 3

UE-DE7 - UNN Issue 2

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 7 Issue 2

UE-DE7 - UNN Issue 1

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 7 Issue 1

UE-DE5 - UNN Issue 3

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 5 Issue 3

UE-DE5 - UNN Issue 2

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 5 Issue 2

UE-DE5 - UNN Issue 1

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 5 Issue 1

UE-DE4 - UNN Issue 4

Unihaven News Network: Deployment 4 Issue 4

STUDIO NEWS: JOINING THE SEED REVOLUTION IN THE MIDDLE OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

What's it like to join a studio - and not just any studio, what is like to join Klang Games? We went around to some of the new joiners' desks (and deep into the newer corners of the studio’s Slack channels) and tried to get a sense of what it’s like to become a Klanger in winter 2021/22.

CYBORGS, MINDBANKS AND CO-VITALISM

Have you ever heard of Dr. Phil Kennedy? The the unlikely trailblazing neurologist with a charming lilting Irish brogue who implanted people with devices to help them communicate? If not, tune in here! This article gives a teaser for the full story explained in our podcast The Life Cycle.

THEORY: HAVE WE ALREADY MADE CONTACT

On October 19, 2017 the Pan-STARRS telescope, located on the peak of the Haleakalā volcano on the Hawai'ian island of Maui spotted an object hurtling through our Solar System from a direction that meant it didn’t belong here. A scout. Doing what? Checking us out, quite possibly.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ARCHIE

Four years ago, Klang found a diamond in the rough when we snatched up Archie right out of university. He had just graduated from HTW Dresden with a bachelor's degree in Media IT, and his love for video games led him to our doors. It's been amazing having Archie on our team. Here's to many more years!

CONTEXT: EMERGENT STORIES IN SPACE

What are emergent stories and how does SEED incorporate them? Take a look at this article and find out for yourself!

STUDIO NEWS: INTRODUCING MATTHIEU GALLAIS AS HEAD OF CREATIVE

In this article we talk with Matthieu Gallais, our new Head of Creative about his background, the path that brought him to Klang, and his love of games.

CONTEXT: WHAT TYPES OF PLAYERS ARE THERE

For this Context article we thought it would be interesting to look at the types of players out there, and who it is we may have in mind when we develop our research process for an MMO like SEED.

AN ‘INDISCRIMINATE SEEDING’, OR HOW RADIOHEAD’S 'PYRAMID SONG' WILL HELP ME TAKE OVER THE WORLD

Could new entire ways of life be found in the lyrics of a pop song? Find out how this theory touches on lost civilizations and lost network messages, the past and the future, and the perception of reality through Radiohead's ‘Pyramid Song’.