From the vault: Snapshots Studio, the BR-Builder game mode that was never made.
We're always working on exciting new ways to play, and expanding on the worlds we've built with Snapshots has always been a priority.
We thought it would be fun to share some of the ideas we dreamt up, but never became reality - including Snapshots Studio.
Studio was to be a creative-focused game mode, which enabled users to "DIY" a Battle Royale experience. The idea was that, with the right resources, anybody could create their dream BR game mode out of the assets we made for Snapshots. Like Snapshots Battle Royale meets Super Mario Maker.
Players would be able to choose details such as the map's biome (such as Temperate, Desert, Tundra), world settings, and even the buildings in specific positions via a Prefab-like system and Battle Royale POI assets.
Available loot would be drawn from all of Battle Royale Venture 1's loot pools, which players could mix-and-match for fresh gameplay.
Other gameplay features like the Storm, specific Vehicles, and other Snapshots originals like Hallow Creatures could be toggled on and off.
The idea was pitched by Snapshots creator Jakus in May 2024 with the description: A Battle Royale creation tool where players can build their own Battle Royale games to play with customisable loot pools, POI placements and themes.
Ultimately, Snapshots Studio never got made because we felt there wasn't a substantial audience for an experience that would be very technically challenging to develop. It was a fun idea, though, and that's why we're sharing it with all of you!