Wild Roads: funding for a new project prototype
New Horizons: Carbon Studio Secures Funding for Wild Roads
There are moments when you feel a new path is opening up. For us, this is one of them. Carbon Studio has received notification about project qualification for funding under the Video Game Support Program 2026, run by the Institute of Creative Industries. We were granted 160,000 PLN, which we will use to prepare a prototype of an exploration game with the working title Wild Roads.
What Are We Building with Wild Roads?
Wild Roads is a project we’ve been thinking of from the beginning as a “road game”. It’s a story hidden in space, in the silence between consecutive kilometers. Moreover, it focuses on places you usually just pass by. We’re creating a prototype of an exploration game where the key elements include:
- Atmosphere and tension
- Mindful journey through mysterious locations
- Discovering stories hidden in space
We won’t hold the player’s hand. However, we will provide steering wheel support!
Why Wild Roads Matters
Wild Roads fits into how we develop Carbon Studio. We consistently add more building blocks to our portfolio and strengthen competencies. Therefore, this allows us to create bigger, more interesting and ambitious projects. For years we’ve been investing in our own technologies and IP. Wild Roads represents another step in that direction.
The Unique Atmosphere of Wild Roads
The world of Wild Roads is a world of unease and mystery. It features a dark, rainy atmosphere. Additionally, it includes a road that leads through places seemingly ordinary, but leaving a strange trace. This time we’ll invite you to the “Intermarium” – that specific energy of Central and Eastern Europe. Furthermore, everyday life can suddenly become dense, heavy and inexplicable.
At this stage, we’re keeping some juicy details for later. We’ll only say this much: in Wild Roads, signals, signs and small things will be important. Eventually, these elements form a bigger picture. However, it’s not always a comfortable picture.
What’s Next for Wild Roads?
Very soon we’ll reveal more from the world of Wild Roads to you. Follow our blog to stay up to date with the project’s progress. If you want to learn more about our services in game development, we invite you to get in touch.
For now, let it remain the secret of a road. This road leads further than one should drive.
Key Takeaways
- Carbon Studio secured 160,000 PLN government funding for Wild Roads prototype development
- Wild Roads focuses on atmospheric exploration without hand-holding gameplay mechanics
- The game represents Carbon Studio’s continued investment in original IP and technology
- Players will experience mysterious road journeys through seemingly ordinary but unsettling locations
- This funding demonstrates growing government support for Polish indie game development
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
▸ What is Wild Roads?
Wild Roads is an atmospheric exploration game prototype being developed by Carbon Studio. It focuses on mysterious journeys through seemingly ordinary places that hide strange stories, emphasizing atmosphere, tension, and mindful exploration rather than hand-holding gameplay mechanics.
▸ How much funding did Carbon Studio receive for Wild Roads?
Carbon Studio received 160,000 PLN in funding for the Wild Roads prototype through the Video Game Support Program 2026, administered by the Institute of Creative Industries. This funding will be used specifically for prototype development.
▸ What makes Wild Roads different from other exploration games?
Wild Roads is designed as a ‘road game’ where stories are hidden in space and silence between kilometers. It features dark, rainy atmospheres, mysterious locations that appear ordinary but leave strange traces, and emphasizes player discovery without guidance.
▸ Why is Carbon Studio developing Wild Roads?
Wild Roads aligns with Carbon Studio’s strategy to consistently expand their portfolio and strengthen competencies for bigger, more ambitious projects. It represents continued investment in their own technologies and intellectual property development over the years.
▸ What is the atmosphere and setting of Wild Roads?
Wild Roads features a world of unease and mystery with dark, rainy atmospheres. Players travel roads through places that seem ordinary but leave strange traces, creating an unsettling experience focused on atmospheric tension and environmental storytelling.