It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the progress of The Wagadu Chronicles, as the last major news coming out of Twin Drums’ afro-fantasy MMO was that its release window was shifting to summer 2023. Obviously, the devs have been very busy since then, with a Twitter feed overflowing with character concept art for its various peoples, a more recent look at boat designs, and calls for positions like a C# programmer and a game rigger/animator. For those who aren’t keen on Twitter, the devs have also created an official art Pinterest board.
Meanwhile, last month’s development update notes tool building to support the game’s first player-filled alpha test that’s kicking off sometime next year, along with word on encounter maps and opponent combinations for the alpha build, previews of work on the alpha’s character creator, and a peek at workstations for the Swala and Emere people.
A sneak peek into one of Wagadu's travel modes, boats!
Concept & models by crazy.mitha (ig)#Afrofantasy #worldbuilding pic.twitter.com/GsDNyLMhtv— The Wagadu Chronicles | MMORPG & 5E Setting (@WagaduChronicle) November 29, 2021
Soo… we are working on Wagadu's deserts ✨😎🏜️
Concept by @igsonart #afrofantasy #MMORPG & #ttrpg #Black #inspired #fantasy #rpg pic.twitter.com/ma6Y7aHify— The Wagadu Chronicles | MMORPG & 5E Setting (@WagaduChronicle) August 17, 2021
The Ironmasters don't play around with their jewelry. ✨
Concept by @igsonart #Wagadu #Afrofantasy #MMORPG & #TTRPG pic.twitter.com/ckulXkscUA
— The Wagadu Chronicles | MMORPG & 5E Setting (@WagaduChronicle) October 27, 2021
Meet Bloom Emere! 🕺🏿🧝🏿♂️💅🏿
Part of my daily work for @WagaduChronicle ✨ pic.twitter.com/cNCU232EPM— IgsonArt ✨ (@igsonart) September 17, 2021
More from the Lionblood gang painted for @WagaduChronicle 🦁 pic.twitter.com/2ntJ57pq0X
— IgsonArt ✨ (@igsonart) September 14, 2021
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Emere people concepts by @igsonart https://t.co/7FHfZUwcc4 pic.twitter.com/sDPohP5VV3— The Wagadu Chronicles | MMORPG & 5E Setting (@WagaduChronicle) July 23, 2021