Find Out More About Carbon
The upcoming sci-fi cyberpunk ARPG Carbon has taken the spotlight in a new interview with IGN Czech & Slovak, where the development team at Hardwired Studios outlines its global ambitions and long-term vision. Rather than positioning the project as a regional release, the studio makes its intentions clear: Carbon aims to compete with the world’s best action RPGs.
In the interview, the developers discuss their overarching roadmap, endgame philosophy, and approach to building a sustainable ARPG ecosystem. They emphasize systemic depth, meaningful player choice, and long-term replayability as pillars of the experience. The team also shares how crowdfunding support and extensive pre-alpha testing helped refine the project’s direction and strengthen its core systems. You can check out the full interview on the official IGN Czech & Slovak page.
Set in a dark cyberpunk future, Carbon revolves around a defining player choice: technology or biology. This decision is not cosmetic. It fundamentally alters combat style, tactical options, abilities, and long-term character progression. Each path offers distinct builds and strategic approaches, ensuring that player decisions shape the entire gameplay trajectory.
Inspired by the clarity and mechanical focus of 1990s game design, Carbon prioritizes impactful combat and deep build experimentation. However, the developers stress that this philosophy is not driven by nostalgia. Instead, they aim to merge old-school systemic depth with modern production standards and technical execution.
Now transitioning into a more structured development phase, Carbon focuses on mechanical stability and a strong technical foundation, key steps toward delivering a competitive, globally positioned ARPG experience.