Just as the clock struck two in the afternoon, Andrew decisively opened the pre-sale channel, and at the same moment, the official announcement went live. This single action instantly ignited the long-suppressed enthusiasm of countless players across the internet who had been waiting for this very moment!
No matter what they had been doing, working, resting, or scrolling, players dropped everything and rushed toward the mysterious O5 Council game platform like a surging tide. At the same time, discussions across the internet erupted with explosive intensity:
"Oh my god! I'm so excited!"
"O5 Council Gaming Platform?!"
"I've already started downloading the game platform! You're all too slow!!!"
"Hahaha! My wallet is starving!"
"I'm so looking forward to it!"
"So hyped right now!"
The overwhelming wave of excitement propelled the newly opened pre-sale title, "SCP: 5K," straight to the top of every major online forum ranking! It wasn't just popularity; it was history in the making, a brand-new peak for the entire gaming industry.
The impact was so massive that even people from completely unrelated fields began turning their attention toward gaming, toward "SCP: 5K." This invisible shift only fueled the fire further, amplifying its influence and skyrocketing its popularity.
Riding this unprecedented momentum, the newly launched "O5 Council Game Platform" rapidly rose to dominance, becoming the hottest platform in record time. It went from total obscurity to overwhelming popularity almost overnight.
Meanwhile, competing game platform companies could only watch from the sidelines, gritting their teeth with envy and frustration. Yet no matter how jealous they felt, there was nothing they could do. After all, the quality spoke for itself. This was the purest form of victory: winning through excellence. Utterly undeniable.
On the other side, as countless players flooded into the O5 Council game platform, the once-empty space transformed instantly into a bustling hub of activity. In the platform's discussion area, lines of chat messages refreshed at a dizzying speed, layering over one another in a constant stream of excitement! And within the pre-sale page of "SCP: 5K," players gathered in overwhelming numbers. Purchases were swift, decisive, almost instinctive!
Not only did players not hesitate at the price, but they also embraced it without question. In fact, many even felt it was too cheap. Some began wondering whether the development team would consider accepting external investment to expand development. After all, this wasn't just any ordinary developer.
When it came to the team, players weren't merely customers; they were supporters. They genuinely hoped the team would thrive, grow stronger, and continue delivering one groundbreaking masterpiece after another.
In the eyes of players, the team had become a beacon of hope within the gaming industry. They wanted them to succeed. To rise higher and higher! Because as long as they did, players would never lack truly high-quality games again.
Inside Andrew's small apartment.
Watching the explosive activity across online forums, Andrew couldn't help but reveal a heartfelt smile. Seeing players love the game this much filled his heart with deep satisfaction and joy.
Silently, he made a vow. In the future, he would create a world so immersive that countless people would lose themselves within it. A world rich beyond imagination, with a complete and intricate lore, filled with unique elements and an irresistible charm that would pull people in and never let them go!
And now, he had taken another step closer to that dream. Because his very first paid game had officially entered pre-sale, all that remained was the arrival of the first wave of funds. Once that happened, his company would finally be fully established.
With a stable foundation in place, everything else, exclusive IPs, expansions, and future projects, could unfold step by step. Everything… Was moving in a better and better direction. Andrew couldn't help but feel anticipation for what lay ahead.
"Phew… the teams have already received the game files. A lot of them will probably start streaming soon. The content of the new game should be more than enough to shock everyone…" Andrew stared at the computer screen, deep in thought.
That's right. Moments earlier, he had already sent the game files to the teams that cleared the challenge. If nothing unexpected happened, many of them would soon begin streaming. And when that happened, viewers watching those streams would experience the overwhelming impact of the game firsthand.
Andrew was certain of one thing: Once players felt that shock, their desire to purchase the game would only intensify. Because they wouldn't just want to watch, they would also want to experience it themselves. This was only natural.
Even after watching streams and already knowing parts of the content, the urge to personally step into that world would remain irresistible. After all, if you don't experience a game world for yourself, how could you ever truly be satisfied? Andrew understood this better than anyone.
"The bank card setup is done… now all that's left is to wait for the funds to come in… I wonder just how much this is going to bring in…" As he murmured to himself, Andrew absentmindedly tapped his fingers lightly against the table, the rhythm echoing his growing anticipation.