SUCCESS STORIES: WIZCORP PORTS ANKAMA’S FLAGSHIP … · for tablet initially, then for mobile...
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© 2020 Keywords Studios Plc. All rights reserved. keywordsstudios.com SUCCESS STORIES: WIZCORP PORTS ANKAMA’S FLAGSHIP GAME ‘DOFUS’ FROM PC TO MOBILE TOKYO-BASED STUDIO ADAPTS UX FROM FLASH TO HTML5 TO OPTIMISE FOR TOUCH DEVICES The Challenge Ankama Games, a French entertainment and digital creation group and developer of leading MMORPGs, including Dofus Arena and Wakfu, sought a solution to effectively port their title from PC to mobile. The technologies used for the original version of the game were not suitable for a direct port to mobile. Adapting the UI-heavy experience to smaller displays was another challenge. Due to its long-standing experience with developing and operating mobile games, Wizcorp was selected to help deliver the project. The Solution A customised toolchain was developed to port the game from Flash to HTML5 to ensure the long-term viability of the project. This included content porting tools and a custom engine. The server communication protocol was also adapted to work with web technologies. Cordova was used to wrap the application for mobile, as well as allow integration with APIs. Each UI component and screen was reviewed and optimised for tablet initially, then for mobile phones. OVERVIEW Client Profile Ankama Games, the French entertainment and digital group. Industry Video games, animation, publications, board games. Geographic Location Europe. Business Challenge Ankama required a solution to port their hugely successful MMORPG title Dofus from PC to mobile. Solution Wizcorp developed a customised toolchain to port the game from Flash to HTML5 to ensure the long-term viability of the project. Results Wizcorp successfully ported the rich world of Dofus from Flash to HTML5 and adapted the user experience to fit modern touch devices. The project resulted in Wizcorp taking responsibility for maintaining the game and its ecosystem. An Android screen grab of DOFUS Touch by Ankama Games
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SUCCESS STORIES: WIZCORP PORTS ANKAMA’S FLAGSHIP GAME ‘DOFUS’ FROM PC TO MOBILE TOKYO-BASED STUDIO ADAPTS UX FROM FLASH TO HTML5 TO OPTIMISE FOR TOUCH DEVICES
The Challenge
Ankama Games, a French entertainment and digital creation group and developer of leading MMORPGs, including Dofus Arena and Wakfu, sought a solution to effectively port their title from PC to mobile.
The technologies used for the original version of the game were not suitable for a direct port to mobile. Adapting the UI-heavy experience to smaller displays was another challenge.
Due to its long-standing experience with developing and operating mobile games, Wizcorp was selected to help deliver the project.
The SolutionA customised toolchain was developed to port the game from Flash to HTML5 to ensure the long-term viability of the project. This included content porting tools and a custom engine.
The server communication protocol was also adapted to work with web technologies. Cordova was used to wrap the application for mobile, as well as allow integration with APIs.
Each UI component and screen was reviewed and optimised for tablet initially, then for mobile phones.
OVERVIEW Client ProfileAnkama Games, the French entertainment and digital group.
IndustryVideo games, animation, publications, board games.
Geographic LocationEurope.
Business ChallengeAnkama required a solution to port their hugely successful MMORPG title Dofus from PC to mobile.
SolutionWizcorp developed a customised toolchain to port the game from Flash to HTML5 to ensure the long-term viability of the project.
ResultsWizcorp successfully ported the rich world of Dofus from Flash to HTML5 and adapted the user experience to fit modern touch devices. The project resulted in Wizcorp taking responsibility for maintaining the game and its ecosystem.
An Android screen grab of DOFUS Touch by Ankama Games
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The ResultWizcorp ported the MMORPG world of Dofus from Flash to HTML5 and adapted the user experience to fit modern touch devices. Rich 60fps WebGL graphics helped lift the game into the mobile age.
The custom technical stack not only ensured it can be maintained long-term, but also made the majority
Ongoing PartnershipSince the release of Dofus Touch on mobile, Wizcorp continues to provide LiveOps support to maintain the game and its ecosystem. This included the design of new features and content, development and production as well as deployment and monitoring.
ABOUT WIZCORP
Wizcorp is a Tokyo-based Keywords Game Development studio focused on providing complete production services. Our international team of engineers and designers work with global publishers to produce quality video games with dynamic content support and scalable backend.
August 2013DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
PROJECT TIMELINE DETAILS
December 2014ALPHA VERSION
November 2015PRIVATE BETA
July 2016TABLET RELEASE (France)
September 2016WORLDWIDE RELEASE(including smartphones)
August 20182.8 MILLION CHARACTERS,OVER 26 MILLION HOURS PLAYED
PROJECT STATS
560,000PLAYERS TO DATE
6 WORLDS
1,000,000PORTED LINES OF CODE
500UPDATES
of the title (including code) updatable, without having to redeploy to mobile app stores.
Partnering with Wizcorp allowed Ankama to remove themselves from the technical task of porting and operating Dofus Touch, while keeping creative control over the direction of their IP.
PRODUCTION
PRE-PRODUCTION
LIVEOPS
POST-PRODUCTION
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