Beyond Worlds

Beyond Worlds GmbH is an independent German game development studio with ambitious goals of creating immersive fantasy worlds and innovative gaming experiences. Founded in August 2020 in Landstuhl, Germany, the studio emerged from a unique origin story - its founding team members first met in 2014 through an online game, bonding over shared values and a desire for meaningful entertainment.

Core Mission & Philosophy:
The studio's primary objective is to create a new, complex, and fascinating fantasy world called Silberheim that serves as the foundation for various games, stories, and products. Their philosophy centers on providing a reliable retreat where value creation and preservation remain relevant even in digital times, and where communities can thrive in both digital and analog spaces.

Key Products & Projects:
Their flagship product is the Silberheim Evolving Card Game (ECG) - a digital-analog hybrid trading card game designed to be played both online and offline, with longevity planned for decades. The game is currently in development and planned for market launch in 2026. They've also developed the fantasy novel series "The Silberheim Memories: Daemonion" to expand their world's lore.

Technology & Pipeline:
The studio utilizes Unity as their primary game engine, with C# as their main programming language. Their technology stack includes:

• Unity for game development
• C# for core gameplay programming
• SQL for database management
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) for 2D art and design
• Blender for 3D modeling (optional skill)
• Docker for containerization (optional skill)

Funding & Growth:
Beyond Worlds has received significant support through:

• Federal Funding for Video Games (Bundesförderung für Computerspiele) in spring 2023
• Investment and Structural Bank of Rhineland-Palatinate (ISB) venture capital investment in autumn 2024
• Sparkasse Kaiserslautern financing partnership
• European Union co-funding support
• Membership in the GAME - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche (German Games Industry Association)

Company Culture:
The studio emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and strong communication. They offer a collaborative environment where employees have varied tasks with room for personal ideas. The team values community engagement and maintains an active presence across social media platforms.

Evolution Timeline:

• 2014: Founding team met in an online game
• 2017-2019: Worked on foundational projects alongside main jobs
• January 2020: Ready to establish the company
• August 2020: Official founding of Beyond Worlds GmbH during COVID-19
• 2020-2022: Operated online trading card game shop to build structures
• Summer 2022: Secured financing and began dedicated product development
• Spring 2023: Received federal funding, grew to 8 employees
• Autumn 2024: Received ISB investment, grew to 12 employees, moved to larger office

Key Illustrators (credited in imprint):

• Felix Tisch, Joe Watson, David Frasheski, Jaqen Art, Nozomi Matsuoka, Hannah Baker, Cristiana Leone