Still mourning the loss of our cancelled Project Dragon (aka Everhaven) Spent 3 years developing something I really loved with a truly wonderful team - ThreadSky

nicholaskole.bsky.social • 129 days ago

Still mourning the loss of our cancelled Project Dragon (aka Everhaven)
Spent 3 years developing something I really loved with a truly wonderful team

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xiaolansart.bsky.social•99 days ago

Whatttt this looks so cool though :<

paulzmmermann.bsky.social•113 days ago

Beautiful work, so much charm and character 👀

tocoja.bsky.social•129 days ago

I haven't seen much of the game itself, but I have seen your concepts when you posted them on twitter and the world really missed out on some of the most fun designs I've seen in memory. Really is a shame.

benfiquet.bsky.social•129 days ago

Maybe you talked about it previously but what were the reasons behind the cancelation?

darnhyena.itch.io•129 days ago

If I remember hearing correctly, it was close to having an early access launch too, which just makes it all the more nonsensical the bores at top decided to axe it before it even had a chance.

707kat.bsky.social•129 days ago

So are the gaming community who would have loved to have seen yours and the other amazing people involved in this project. Honestly think about it often wishing I could have tried it.

tiduszecht.bsky.social•129 days ago

Such a gorgeous looking game. Very sadge

bigkuno.bsky.social•106 days ago

Understandable how you feel. Every time I see art from this project I get excited until I remember it's from that really visually interesting game that got cancelled. Truly hope to see some kind of spiritual successor to this.

sophikyu.bsky.social•129 days ago

I really hope this project would actually get made someday 😔 the visuals and world building are so beautiful, when I first saw it I really thought it was a cool new game coming soon. Alas…

kevza.bsky.social•129 days ago

I'm sure I speak for all of Bluesky when I say, please, pleaaase Nicholas, give us the artbook... 🥹🥺😆

megansimas.bsky.social•129 days ago

I LOVE your designs!! I'm so sad this got canceled 😭😭

severeni.bsky.social•128 days ago

THIS IS SO WONDERFUL!!!! I’m so sad now that it’s canceled 😭😭😭😭

gegum.bsky.social•128 days ago

im just fawning over your creature designs, its such a nice blend of functionality and whimsical elements that are just adorable. Also your shapes are chefs kiss. I long for a project where your designs get to shine, truly.

gegum.bsky.social•128 days ago

I THINK I USED FAWNING WRONG. IM IN AWE IS WHAT I MEAN.

tangytreat.bsky.social•129 days ago

Thats sad. The many race variations were so pretty

koboldart.bsky.social•129 days ago

It is a crime what happened to this project. Truly wish it could be revived.
I love all the designs that have been shared to bits

alaeries.bsky.social•129 days ago

This project is so gorgeous I know I wouldve loved exploring the world 😭 ive loved all the art showcases youve done for it!!

axiomdelver.bsky.social•98 days ago

that ocarina golem is so cute

effiewylde.bsky.social•112 days ago

Such a shame, it looks like it would have been amazing 😭

brianwagnerjr.bsky.social•126 days ago

And now I can say it here, as well: absolutely silly and dumb and goofy that this incredibly promising project never saw the light of day

tauri.gay•129 days ago

This would’ve been such an amazing game…

zigorously.bsky.social•129 days ago

Every day I think about Oca I'm equally delighted and sad, this was such a beautiful project

landofur.bsky.social•113 days ago

I love the ocarina looking robot over there!! Can you elaborate on it?

everhavenworld.bsky.social•129 days ago

Aww, Nick…! 😭🫂
We’re here for you and the other former staff. We’ll continue showing our love and appreciation for Everhaven. Forte don’t understand what kind of gem they cancelled.

lunarwrymqueen.bsky.social•103 days ago

there has to be some kind of loop hole in your contract so that you can start development on it again right?? like there has to be something so many people would have LOVED this game

pedroart3d.bsky.social•129 days ago

I'm perpetually mad that 1: I didn't get to play this game. 2: I can't apply to make 3d art for it cause they canceled it.

verdantsculpts.bsky.social•129 days ago

I am sorry to hear that your project got cancelled. This is beautiful work.

ratbat.bsky.social•113 days ago

This is exactly why I never persued concept art as a career. The professionals I talk to have all had At least 50% of their work canceled and locked for years under NDA. You guys need unions and change.

djpeacemaker.bsky.social•129 days ago

If honestly I just hope in the future it can get revived or brought back into the future only this time as an independent project, considering the potential it has (plus thanks to kickstarters I can see this being a success) so I have hopes that like a Phoenix it’ll be brought back shining brighter

redcatstudioart.bsky.social•129 days ago

Omg I forgot about this, nooooo wound opened anew!!!!! Really hope one day it can see the light of day 😭

heilos.bsky.social•129 days ago

I think about this project so much and how incredibly unfair it is that it's not being allowed to be finished. You and everyone on the team who worked on Dragon were making something so special and I wish there was some way to claw the IP back so you ya'll could release it. :(

shadderstag.bsky.social•129 days ago

Aw that's awful :( Such gorgeous concept art too

maryneart.bsky.social•129 days ago

oh wow these are so beautiful, the shapes and colors are so lovely

abeldopazo.bsky.social•129 days ago

The love shows! I just had 2 years of a new IP cancelled as well so I strongly feel you, it looks like it was a lot of fun to work on though and that's always a huge plus

rykerunified.bsky.social•129 days ago

The vibes could have been. So cozy

arrhenius.bsky.social•129 days ago

Ugh. My condolences. I've been there a couple of times. It's so painful to work on a project for years and then have it all killed before it gets to see the light of day. You just always find yourself thinking about what could have been.

merrypaws.bsky.social•129 days ago

So sad. This game looked so fun, and no one will ever experience it.

merrypaws.bsky.social•129 days ago

I just checked and the petition that was started is still on-going. Currently at just over 9000 signatures.
https://www.change.org/p/bring-back-everhaven-project-dragon-phoenix-labs

thatpurplederg.bsky.social•129 days ago

It truly is a huge loss to all the amazing folks like yourself on that dev team, but also to the world of gaming that this got cancelled 😔 The stuff I’ve seen on the ‘other’ site from yourself and the 3d artists has been no short of fantastic work that you all should be incredibly proud of 💜

chioky.bsky.social•128 days ago

I will never forgive them 😭 this is too beautiful

ohfrickitsvic.bsky.social•129 days ago

I don’t think I (and most of your audience for that matter) will ever be over this one either. The love and creativity oozes from it, it could have been so wonderful

kyrin.bsky.social•128 days ago

still remains one of the most heartbreaking moments in gamedev for me. I'm just thankful you all got to share the incredible work you all did

lilsirius.bsky.social•129 days ago

hey, i dont know if im asking for too much, but is there a place where i can view the other art work related to P Dragon?
i really miss your tread on twitter but i dont go there anymore...

redwinterwolf.bsky.social•113 days ago

Who needs threatening to get the IP/Rights released?
-picks up Brick-

myrrid.bsky.social•129 days ago

It's a real shame, this would have been such a hit for sure. Your work was beautiful.

eldritchmcpie.bsky.social•129 days ago

It's a shame and a tragedy.

soapxalotl.bsky.social•129 days ago

These concepts are amazing! Maybe one day they can be recycled for something new?

choumama.bsky.social•129 days ago

Your work has always been so good and its unfortunate that this project had to be canceled.

jcampionart.bsky.social•129 days ago

it's such a shame, every piece of art I see from that project is something special :c

clairelordon.com•129 days ago

I’m sure it’s majorly disappointing but I’m hope you are proud of your work! It’s wonderful!

urielcordas.bsky.social•129 days ago

Omg that ocarina Golem!

zaionsolaris.bsky.social•113 days ago

I'm still sad about this because this looks so amazing and would have been my jam!

connorwulfe.bsky.social•129 days ago

Your concept art is absolutely gorgeous! It truly is such a loss that it got cancelled

vitce.bsky.social•105 days ago

We all mourning it! It would so awesome to play, it's easily would be my favourite game.

emcaco.bsky.social•100 days ago

This project looks so beautiful. Every kid I know loves dragons and they are so underused except as Big Enemy in Serious Fantasy RPG

thetaterart.bsky.social•129 days ago

man this feels so cozy T.T

atrucian.bsky.social•129 days ago

I just wish one day there will be an opportunity to revive this incredible project 😭

plantgothkira.bsky.social•129 days ago

I'm gonna cry. These are soooo beautiful.

sofnas.pmd.social•129 days ago

Even though the healthiest thing to do is to move on, I can't help but wish there's a chance this project will be picked again someday. There's a mindblowing amount of content (and love) in here that shouldn't go to waste!

I'm deeply sorry for you, and thank you again for sharing all your work 🙏🏻💖💖

toxictoucan.bsky.social•128 days ago

I'm so sad this didn't get completed! It looked like it would've been right up my alley with my taste in games 🥺 Is there any chance it could get picked up again, either by the same company or a new one? Or kickstarted to raise publishing funds??

ggirl2003.bsky.social•113 days ago

Me too, even though i only found out about it through its cancellation, but this game and its art direction is EXACTLY my style and the fact that i'll probably never get to play it really saddens me. Even still, everyone who worked on this should be proud of their work, because it looks outstanding

stolas.bsky.social•129 days ago

OMG when I had heard @piratesoftware.live talk about it I was so sad to hear what happened. I'm so sorry they did that to you guys

comradecorvus.bsky.social•129 days ago

Is there any theoretical way this project could get revived? or does the parent company still hold the rights to it?

chucke.com•129 days ago

I love the idea of an ocarina golem that speaks in musical tones. I’m sorry this didn’t get further funding.

gundroog.bsky.social•129 days ago

Now I'm mad that I'll never hear the sound design on that golem, the idea is so sick.

ningeko.bsky.social•128 days ago

Yesss this beautiful project 🙏🧡

caretcake.bsky.social•127 days ago

All of the concept art you've shared for this fucking rocks

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