Cliffside Event Recap: Pushing Engines of Fury to the Next Level

Hey everyone, Laurynas here, Game Director at Engines of Fury.

With the Cliffside event marking a significant milestone for Engines of Fury, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the challenges, surprises, and key learnings from this event. As our community grows, so does our commitment to refining the experience, balancing difficulty, and making sure the game remains engaging for both newcomers and veterans.

Building a True Survival Challenge

From the very start, we envisioned Engines of Fury as a game that’s tough — where every fight, every scavenged item, and every level gained feels like an achievement. Survival in a post-apocalyptic wasteland isn’t supposed to be easy, and we’ve always aimed to create an experience that demands strategy, skill, and perseverance. But finding the right balance between challenge and frustration has been one of our biggest design hurdles.

Lessons from The Antigen

Looking back at our first major closed test, The Antigen, we were prepared for chaos. Our networking was untested, our weapons were still being tweaked, and PvP balance was in flux. We feared the game might be too hard — but what we didn’t anticipate was just how quickly some of you would master it. Instead of struggling, many players started farming bosses at an incredible pace, turning what we thought was a grueling challenge into an efficient loot run.

This was a huge wake-up call. Difficulty isn’t just about making enemies stronger — it’s about pacing, progression, and ensuring that every encounter feels rewarding. This lesson became central to our approach for Cliffside.

Evolving with Cliffside

With Cliffside, we took a two-pronged approach:

• New players would have a chance to gear up and explore without being overwhelmed too soon.
• Veteran players would face tougher enemies, more lethal bosses, and greater rewards for pushing their limits.

Striking this balance was no small feat, but seeing the way the community engaged with the new mechanics, progression systems, and challenges has been incredibly rewarding.

What’s Next?

The success of Cliffside has fueled our excitement for what’s coming next. We’re gearing up for the Infection event, a fresh set of challenges that will introduce new gameplay mechanics. Additionally, we’re preparing for the economy release, which will bring even more depth to progression and asset ownership. And this is just the beginning — many more community events and partnerships with well-known industry players are on the horizon.

Your feedback continues to shape Engines of Fury, and we can’t wait to see how you tackle the next wave of content. See you in the wasteland!

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