Nebulae (video game)

Nebulae is a sci-fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) strategy game developed and published by Northern Lights Entertainment (NLE), a French-based company. Mobile alpha was released in 2023. The game combines massively multiplayer politics and combat in space.

Gameplay
In Nebulae, players immerse themselves in a fictional galaxy inhabited by numerous intelligent species. Advanced interstellar nations compete for ideological influence and territorial control, all while facing the looming threat of a deadly Nebula expansion. The game blends elements of MMO, strategy, and 4X gameplay genres, offering real-time massively multiplayer online politics and combat.

Development
Nebulae was developed by Northern Lights Entertainment SAS (NLE), a France-based game development studio. The game's development began with the goal of creating a unique and engaging experience for players interested in space exploration and political strategy.

The game will be available on a cross-platform basis. Mobile alpha was released in 2023, the PC version is about to follow.

Crowdfunding
Nebulae achieved a milestone in its journey to launch with the conclusion of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on November 30th, 2019. The campaign garnered support from 510 backers, who collectively pledged €42,595.

Sustainability
In Nebulae, sustainability is one of the core aspects, shaping players' political decisions across different themes. The environment plays a pivotal role, with players tasked to balance sustainable development and industrialization on planets to mitigate environmental risks and ensure resource longevity. The global environmental threat posed by the Nebula mirrors real-life challenges, impacting players asymmetrically and leading to a potential collective game-over event if poorly managed. Nebulae serves as an experimental platform to observe player cooperation in addressing environmental threats within a virtual world, providing insights into the dynamics of collective decision-making.