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Thrive is a game about the universe - we want to let you play however you want, make whatever you want, and live however you like. Thrive will be a free, open-source game created by an online community of dedicated volunteers. Our team seeks to accomplish two major goals: create engaging, compelling gameplay that respects our players' intelligence, and remain as accurate as possible in our depiction of known scientific theory.

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Devblog #14: Punctuated Equilibrium

Devblog #14: Punctuated Equilibrium

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If you were to graph Thrive’s progress since its inception, you’d probably have a slow but steady background rate of development with occasional spikes...

Mini Update #3: Underwater Sensation Pt. 2

Mini Update #3: Underwater Sensation Pt. 2

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Hey guys, Nick here, and back with the next Mini Update. Last time we talked about some of the methods we are planning to use to create a greater sense...

Mini Update #2: Underwater Sensation Pt. 1

Mini Update #2: Underwater Sensation Pt. 1

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Hey guys, Nick here, and welcome to today’s Mini Update. This time we’re going to be talking about blur, and more specifically how making what you’re...

Mini Update #1: Engine Switch and Compound Balancing

Mini Update #1: Engine Switch and Compound Balancing

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Hey guys, Nick here, and welcome to the first in our new series of mini updates!

Thrive 0.3.4 and Launcher Released

Thrive 0.3.4 and Launcher Released

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Good news: Thrive now has its own dedicated launcher. Even better news: there’s a whole new release available as a demonstration of its abilities. This...

Thrive v0.3.3 Released

Thrive v0.3.3 Released

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Is it too late to say happy New Year? Probably, but we’ll do it anyway. Happy New Year, and as 2017 takes its first steps we’re happy to present another...

Thrive v0.3.2 Now Available

Thrive v0.3.2 Now Available

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Another release for your enjoyment, this time including compound clouds, a process system overhaul, a tutorial and plenty more.

Thrive v0.3.1 Now Available

Thrive v0.3.1 Now Available

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Our latest release features Linux support, colored NPC cells, editor symmetry, a parallax background and various other fixes.

v0.3.0 Released!

v0.3.0 Released!

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Here comes our latest release with updated cell membranes, new cell organelle models, improved AI, and more! Read on for more details.

0.2.4 Released

0.2.4 Released

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We are back (and we apologize for our absence) with the next release of Thrive!

Thrive v0.2.3 Released!

Thrive v0.2.3 Released!

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Due to technical difficulties, our announcement here is quite delayed from our postings on other sites, but we're glad to be ready to present it. ...

0.2.1

0.2.1

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Our first official in-engine release, brought to you in the dwindling twilight of 2013

Microbe Stage Concept Animation

Microbe Stage Concept Animation

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Developer Oliveriver created this animation to demonstrate the visual tone and GUI desired for the microbe stage.

Microbe Ecosystem

Microbe Ecosystem

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This prototype uses endocytosis as a major mechanic in modeling the microbial ecosystem. It showcases a Darwinian evolution system and a real-time fluid...

Revolutionary Games Website

Revolutionary Games Website

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See our beautifully made new website. Although a work in progress, this site will one day become the nexus for everything Thrive.

Microbe Editor Prototype

Microbe Editor Prototype

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As promised, we bring you a prototype of the microbe editor.

A Rather Lengthy Note

A Rather Lengthy Note

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We're hard at work on microbe stage, and prototypes and the game engine are coming along nicely. Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing for you glimpses...

A Chance to Get Involved

A Chance to Get Involved

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The time has come to bring all the concept together, to tie in all the talents of our team to start the development of the first stage of Thrive! However...

It's Been a Long Time

It's Been a Long Time

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Since our last update, a lot has happened. We've been really busy, and have, sadly, neglected you, our fans. Hopefully this blast of information from...

The Final Evolution

The Final Evolution

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The final brick has been laid- the concept for in-game procedural evolution is now complete. The new concept seems foolproof and shows true beauty, mimicking...

Biome Contest Winners

Biome Contest Winners

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We've selected two winners of our biome contest! Their ideas will be further developed by the team and will be part of Thrive.

Biome Contest

Biome Contest

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Help us improve our game by submitting ideas for biomes to us. Your ideas can become part of Thrive!

Evolution

Evolution

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We've run into a slight problem with evolution in our game- how to do it. The best part about this- the community may play a role in the evolution of...

Programming News

Programming News

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Our lead programmr has revealed some of his genious, and would like to brng you some information about how our creature engine will work.

Revolution!

Revolution!

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Thrive has finally given itself a team name, Revolutionary Games. It's a very exciting time for us, and we're quite proud of how things are going.

Organism Editor Concept

Organism Editor Concept

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Enjoy, may be subject to change. This is the awesome Organism Editor Concept, which allows you to make infinite creatures, more real than you could ever...