Fantastic Pixel Castle
@fpcstudio.bsky.social
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 is a AAA first-party development studio that is part of NetEase Games. The studio is working towards creating an all-new and immersive fantasy MMO, purpose built for those that ...
www.fantasticpixelcastle.com
Hello new Ratcatchers and Ghostwatchers! Thanks for joining us on our MMO development journey!
Check out our blogs here: www.fantasticpixelcastle.com
And our podcast episodes here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Check out our blogs here: www.fantasticpixelcastle.com
And our podcast episodes here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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.
👉 https://youtube.com/live/5EzaqTf2gg0
11/10/2025, 11:00 AM PT.
👉 https://youtube.com/live/5EzaqTf2gg0
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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.
👉 https://youtube.com/live/5EzaqTf2gg0
11/10/2025, 11:00 AM PT.
👉 https://youtube.com/live/5EzaqTf2gg0
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)
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)
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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)
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)
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
Okay so this is a bug and it did get fixed but NOT BEFORE I GOT FOOTAGE OF IT
October 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
Okay so this is a bug and it did get fixed but NOT BEFORE I GOT FOOTAGE OF IT
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
October 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
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!
Check out the full episode on YouTube for a deep dive on classes and combat in Ghost!
October 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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!
Check out the full episode on YouTube for a deep dive on classes and combat in Ghost!
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.
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.
September 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
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.
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 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.
September 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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 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.
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? 👀👀
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? 👀👀
September 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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? 👀👀
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? 👀👀
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=796
Find out more on our website!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=796
September 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=796
Find out more on our website!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=796
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!
👉 https://youtu.be/bcdWnVpDIXo
Check it out on our YouTube page or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
👉 https://youtu.be/bcdWnVpDIXo
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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!
👉 https://youtu.be/bcdWnVpDIXo
Check it out on our YouTube page or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
👉 https://youtu.be/bcdWnVpDIXo
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: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frogpants
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frogpants
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
September 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frogpants
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frogpants
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
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!
🎥: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
🎥: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
September 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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!
🎥: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
🎥: https://www.youtube.com/live/P5e7T_f5nHo
#gamedev #gamedevpodcast #gamespodcast
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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...
I Played a New MMO's SECOND Class, Here are My Thoughts | Project Ghost
YouTube video by JoCat
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September 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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...
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?
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?
September 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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?
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?
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!
September 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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!
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=777
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=777
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=777
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!
👉 https://fantasticpixelcastle.com/new-detail/?id=777
@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.)
Priorities, y’all. Priorities. 🤷🏻♀️🍑
(Brb, explaining the phrase "caked up" on the company slack.)
September 3, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@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.)
Priorities, y’all. Priorities. 🤷🏻♀️🍑
(Brb, explaining the phrase "caked up" on the company slack.)
It may be a Tuesday but we've still got time for community memes over here. Check out the latest from our testers:
September 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It may be a Tuesday but we've still got time for community memes over here. Check out the latest from our testers:
If you see our Community Manager at PAX West this weekend, be sure to say hi and help her with her survey!
I am at PAX west today and I just wanna know - are you a tank, a healer, or a dps main? Come tell me if you see me!
August 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
If you see our Community Manager at PAX West this weekend, be sure to say hi and help her with her survey!
Reposted by Fantastic Pixel Castle
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
August 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
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. 🥹
Game dev takes time, dedication, and lots of work. We're thrilled so many of you want to follow along with Ghost's journey. 🥹
August 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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. 🥹
Game dev takes time, dedication, and lots of work. We're thrilled so many of you want to follow along with Ghost's journey. 🥹
We're live in 5 minutes!
Come check us out here:
http://twitch.tv/cohhcarnage
http://twitch.tv/JoCat
http://twitch.tv/JoshStrifeHayes
http://twitch.tv/FantasticPixelCastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PXglAOa_Y
Come check us out here:
http://twitch.tv/cohhcarnage
http://twitch.tv/JoCat
http://twitch.tv/JoshStrifeHayes
http://twitch.tv/FantasticPixelCastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PXglAOa_Y
August 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We're live in 5 minutes!
Come check us out here:
http://twitch.tv/cohhcarnage
http://twitch.tv/JoCat
http://twitch.tv/JoshStrifeHayes
http://twitch.tv/FantasticPixelCastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PXglAOa_Y
Come check us out here:
http://twitch.tv/cohhcarnage
http://twitch.tv/JoCat
http://twitch.tv/JoshStrifeHayes
http://twitch.tv/FantasticPixelCastle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2PXglAOa_Y
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? 👀
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? 👀
August 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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? 👀
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? 👀
Reposted by Fantastic Pixel Castle
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
And after having played it myself last week, I'll let you know now: there's a LOT to show off
August 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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
And after having played it myself last week, I'll let you know now: there's a LOT to show off
Reposted by Fantastic Pixel Castle
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-...
August 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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-...