Farcana is a prominent UAE-based gaming studio that recently secured $10 million in seed funding from notable investors, including Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and Fenbushi Capital. The studio's flagship project, a team arena third-person shooter developed with Unreal Engine 5, stands out for its distinctive features.

The Farcana team has just announced it will be holding a public playtest event - called Gateway: Showdown - from April 30th to May 4th, 2024. This playtest serves as a crucial opportunity for Farcana to gather valuable player feedback, showcase the latest version of the game before its official launch, and offer players a chance to claim a portion of the 1,000,000 $FAR token prize pool. 

More About Farcana Studio?

Located in Abu Dhabi, Farcana Studio is a distinguished international gaming studio, boasting a team of over 130 highly skilled professionals around the world. With their extensive talent pool of software engineers, designers, game developers, and other industry professionals, they are committed to developing new titles.

Backed by development talent, Farcana aims to cement its place in realizing the future of gaming. Farcana integrates game development with blockchain technology for a seamless, immersive gaming experience.

How to Register?

Gateway: Showdown welcomes all aspiring heroes with a signup process designed for ease and accessibility. Players can visit the official Farcana website to download the game client, create an account, and be automatically enrolled in the playtest. Every match played during the event will contribute to their final ranking. Participants can range from individual players to squads of up to four members.

New Game Mode?

Gateway: Showdown goes beyond traditional kill-based competition, with a brand-new game mode: Escort. The attacking team will attempt to push the payload to the defending team’s spawn while the defenders try to stop them in their tracks.

Additionally, players will embark on a series of missions throughout the event, encouraging diverse playstyles and rewarding strategic contributions. Completing missions grants Particles, an in-game resource that serves as the primary metric for tracking player progress and determining rank.

Over $1M Prize Pool

Every player begins Gateway: Showdown unranked. Through exceptional performance and by accumulating Particles, players can steadily climb the leaderboard, aiming to win a share of the impressive 1,000,000 $FAR token prize pool. In preparation for the Gateway: Showdown playtest, Farcana’s website and game platform have taken on a new look, offering a streamlined and visually appealing user experience.

Players can look forward to a smooth and intuitive interface as they delve into the world of Farcana. For more information and to register for the Gateway: Showdown playtest, please visit their website. Farcana looks forward to welcoming players to the vibrant arenas of Mars and shaping the future of competitive hero shooting together.

More About Farcana?

Farcana is a free-to-play hero shooter game built on Unreal Engine 5 and powered by the Polygon blockchain. With its focus on 4v4 gameplay, unique character abilities, and a Bitcoin prize system, Farcana promises an exhilarating experience for players, combining tactical gameplay and strategic decision-making above all else. As the first project of its kind, it leverages web3 technologies. 

Overview

Farcana is a third-person team ability shooter set in a mesmerizing Sci-Fi landscape. It emphasizes fast-paced gameplay, where weapons and the strategic use of characters' tactical and defensive abilities determine the outcome of matches.

Farcana offers a rich gaming experience with 24 unique characters and 20 distinct weapons. It introduces a 4-role and crafting system, enhancing strategic gameplay. Players can win Bitcoin-backed prizes, distributed via Ordinals BRC-20, adding to the excitement. A unique feature of Farcana is its integrated eSports tournament system, a first in the gaming industry.

Gameplay

Farcana is a team-based shooter game that's all about strategy and skill. Players are divided into two teams of four players. Players choose a Star with different roles — frontliner, tactician, healer, or disruptor — to fight for. Each of these Stars has its own abilities and weapons.

• Fast-paced Tactical Shooter: Farcana is an immersive, fast-paced shooting experience that takes players back to the classic shooters. With an emphasis on quick movement and fast decision-making, players must rely on their weapons and abilities to emerge victorious.
• Unique Characters and Roles: The game offers 24 unique characters, each with their distinct abilities and playstyle. We've revamped the classic role system to create a deeper, more tactical team dynamic that rewards strategic thinking and victories.
• Diverse Weaponry: Farcana's shooting mechanics are designed to provide a methodical and satisfying experience. Each weapon in Farcana offers a unique feel and alternative fire modes that add depth to the gameplay.
• Competitive Play: Farcana is designed to deliver a high-quality and precise competitive experience that meets the expectations of the most discerning players. Furthermore, the game focuses on providing a seamless viewing experience for spectators while showcasing the skill and strategy of players in the competitive scene.

Characters and Their Stories

• Muaddi: A Martian who stands for the resilience and spirit of humanity, fighting to reclaim what was lost.
• Cerberus: The formidable guardian who ensures only the worthy enter the Martian battles.
• Diana: A politician who risks her life in the arena to uphold human interests and prevent war.
• Q: A survivor from Earth, determined to rise above his past and make a name for himself on Mars.

NFTs and Blockchain

Farcana is showcasing its exclusive NFT collection, the Mars Enigma Vault, comprised of a limited supply of 777 pieces. This collection acts as a VIP pass to everything Farcana offers, including airdrops of $FAR tokens, in-game credits, a legendary limited edition weapon skin, and a complete set of tournament passes for 2024 (one for each quarter). 

How to Get Started

1. Visit farcana.com and create an account or log in.
2. Download and install the Game Launcher from your user account.
3. Log in to the launcher, click "Install," and then "Run" to start your Farcana adventure.

Farcana is set to launch its Beta Playtest in April 2024, introducing new features and mechanics, notably, the use of $FAR tokens for buying tournament passes. Players interested in participating can follow Farcana's social media and join their Discord server for more details about the event.