From 3D to 2D

While the 3D version of Galaxy achieved notable success, each next update made scaling more challenging and expensive. This led us to reevaluate the game’s design and architecture to ensure its sustainable growth.

In spring 2023, we went all in on creating a 2D version. It wasn’t easy, but the results were worth it: by summer, the 2D version became the go-to, keeping the original gameplay, introducing a fresh visual style, and making future development and maintenance a lot simpler.

Achievements

• redesigned the game systems to make the switch to 2D;

• relaunched the game using ECS (Entity-Component-System) architecture;

• switched to Spine animation;

• added Skysmart authorization;

• fixed all the scaling problems in the game;

• kept all key metrics and the audience intact during the update to the new version.