Exploring the Milky Way in Horizon Worlds

[KevinJardine]

I'm a galactic cartographer and a member of the European Space Agency's Gaia Mission Data Processing and Analysis Consortium.

I've released two Horizon Worlds experiences in which players can fly starships around the galaxy. One is a treasure hunt game and the other is a galactic space port.

 

More details here:

https://kevinjardine.dev/blog/post-11/ 

[Ben.SH]

Really interesting to read about your work studying the stars.

I'm a big fan of edutainment, and the treasure hunt world with ships for groups to explore together in is a really fun idea. Nice use of world streaming to pull those areas in and out during travel.

[KevinJardine]

So glad that you like the treasure hunt game! I wish it had more traffic. I'm not sure what the issue is. Do I need to promote it differently? Do I need to simplify it? Is an astronomy theme just not popular? I would love to understand what the issue is.

[Ben.SH]

You could try refining the title and key art to bring in a different audience. Perhaps a name or imagery that evokes the exploration, treasure hunting, or team adventure aspects of the world.

You can also use the thumbnail A/B testing tool to refine your thumbnail for what works best to pull in new users.

[KevinJardine]

Thanks for this very useful advice. I renamed the game to Galactic Treasure Hunt and added a better thumbnail.

[Mike.Doo]

Hi, I'm very interested in this topic. I'm into astronomy (especially astrophotography). I'll visit your world as soon as possible.
Have a good day.

[FreakyChest]

Have you tried to go to the Horizon Worlds Public area (forgot name). Got a hand full of people by talking to people in different worlds (stopped because need to make improvements on my world). Opportunity to also see what users may want and such.