Vavel launches next-gen custom launcher

Faced with the shutdown of Adobe’s Flash platform, Vavel Game Studios enlisted Xsolla to craft a custom launcher, preserving their hit Flash game IGW.

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When Adobe Flash shut down, Vavel needed to adapt

Challenge

Thousands battle for glory in the hit sci-fi PvP Adobe Flash game Imperium: Galactic War (IGW), revived by Vavel Studios in 2018. Yet, despite its rich history, Flash was shutting down in 2020. With Xsolla’s help, Vavel kept IGW alive beyond Flash.

Solution

Xsolla's Game Launcher enabled Vavel to publish a standalone version of IGW. The custom "Vavel Dragon Launcher" offered browserless access and new community features, ensuring IGW's survival and allowing Vavel to engage fans with news and promotions.

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Result

Exponential growth

Result

Vavel’s goal of modernizing fan-favorite Flash games perfectly aligns with Xsolla’s mission of helping developers provide next-level access and connectivity to players worldwide. Along with their brand-new launcher, Vavel also streamlined their player experience by implementing Xsolla Login and Site Builder.

One of the driving factors for Vavel Game Studios' partnership with Xsolla was inspiring other developers to preserve their Flash games for the wider gaming community. “We are talking about over 250,000 games that can not be accessed by the wider player community. Many of them are now abandoned by their creators and will likely never be ported to something like Unity 3D. Source codes being lost, studios disbanded… those games will never be ported, and the internet community will suffer the loss." - Vavel Games CCO Mikolaj Marcisz

Want to preserve your Flash game for future generations, or reach new global audiences? Connect with an expert today to discover how Xsolla can elevate your game with a tailored set of solutions.

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