Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Arcweave

@arcweave.com

300 followers 120 following 550 posts

The next-gen platform for creating interactive narratives | Join the Arcweave community at http://discord.gg/atVXxAK

discord.gg

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Nov 15

Arcweave is a web-based narrative game design tool for interactive experiences used by over 20,000 devs across the globe. 🌐🚀

Powerful, accessible, and collaborative with seamless integration with Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot.

#PINNED

1 3 20

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 1d

#SeriousGames make learning engaging and effective. And now they're real easy to 🛠️build!

Arcweave's new project template comes with CSS, assets, and a simple interactive training scenario to get you started building! #Interactive #Narrative #IndieDev

1 3

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 5d

Want to 🖊️ write an interactive story? Read our post and learn how to:
✅ Summon a compelling idea
✅ Define the story's world
✅ Outline plot & endings
✅ Write, test, and refine

Get inspired and start creating!
👉 blog.arcweave.com/how-to-write... #interactive #narrative #storytelling

How to write an interactive story without getting lost in the process

Learn how to craft engaging interactive stories with clear structure, meaningful choices, and multiple endings using our step-by-step guide and Arcweave.

blog.arcweave.com

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 7d

*whisper, whisper*

D6 Learning @d6learning.bsky.social · 8d

Whispers tell of curious jams where stories take center stage. Here's our technical narrative design workshop with @arcweave.com then: youtu.be/S8WNMaJwuCI?...

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 8d

Looking for tools for creative and productive teamwork? 🎨✍️ Here are the top 5 synchronous #collaboration platforms that help teams write, design, and manage together.
👉 blog.arcweave.com/top-5-tools-... #interactive #narrative #storytelling #indiedev #gamedev #gamedesign

The best collaborative writing software for creative teams in 2025

Explore top collaborative writing software in 2025 for seamless creative teamwork, Discover features, strengths, and weaknesses of the best apps.

blog.arcweave.com

2 11

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 18d

Thanks for the support! We are aware of this and hopefully it will get resolved soon... 🙏

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 18d

Create visual novels with Arcweave's new project template!

🎨 Signature visual novel look ← Style Editor
🖼️ Background ← Element cover
🧑‍🦱 Character sprite ← Component

Dive in and craft your visual novel in style!
#GameDesign #VisualNovel #InteractiveStorytelling #Arcweave #Prototyping #UXDesign

1 3

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 18d

News... ⚡️FLASH⚡️
We've rewired how connections stream into the canvas. Your boards now load 100%–400% faster! Try Arcweave for speed! #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative #seriousgames #writing

1 3 12

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 20d

Once your #interactive story grows, plot tracking becomes a nightmare. Spreadsheets and docs fail and your #narrative vision gets blurry—and that's before you even think about implementation. Unless you have the right tool for the job!
blog.arcweave.com/interactive-... #storytelling #design

Interactive storytelling tool: what it is and why your team needs one

Explore how interactive storytelling tools help you design branching narratives, manage complex stories, and collaborate effectively.

blog.arcweave.com

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 22d

🤔 Did you know #interactive #storytelling boosts cognitive & emotional skills, learning, empathy, and cultural exchange?
Our new blogpost highlights scientific studies showing why 🎮games are more than just entertainment!

👉 blog.arcweave.com/the-science-... #narrative #gamedesign #game #writing

The science-backed benefits of interactive storytelling: why games are more than just entertainment

Discover how interactive storytelling in games boosts learning, empathy, and cultural exchange, making them more than just entertainment.

blog.arcweave.com

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 25d

So you want to create your own interactive story?🤔 This quick start guide shows you how to do it fast with Arcweave. ✍️ Write 🎮 Test 📨 Share your story in minutes!

👉 blog.arcweave.com/your-arcweav... #gamedev #gamedesign #interactive #narrative #seriousgames #storytelling #narrativedesign

Create your own interactive story and share it in just 7 minutes

Learn how to create your own interactive story in just 7 minutes with Arcweave. Follow this step-by-step tutorial and share your branching story instantly.

blog.arcweave.com

3 8

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 26d

🎓 Bring the tools of the pros into your classroom! Help your students master narrative design using industry workflows! 🎮Full read 👉 blog.arcweave.com/arcweave-for-education-bringing-industry-workflows-to-your-curriculum #gamedesign #gamedev #narrative #interactive #education

Arcweave for Education: Bringing Industry Workflows to Your Curriculum

Arcweave’s Academic Program delivers industry-grade game design and narrative tools to universities and bootcamps, bridging education and careers.

blog.arcweave.com

2 6

Arcweave @arcweave.com · 27d

✍️ Ready to craft an interactive story that keeps players hooked? Our latest blog post breaks down the process, through pinning down your premise, structuring branching narratives, and building immersive worlds. 👉 blog.arcweave.com/how-to-write... #interactive #narrative #gamedev #gamedesign

How to write an interactive story without getting lost in the process

Discover the benefits of interactive storytelling and learn the simplest way to write interactive stories & create your own immersive experiences.

blog.arcweave.com

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 12

Hey! No need for anything to replace anything else! The world is more beautiful when there are options out there! 😊 Thank you for your interest! Have you tried Arcweave yet?

1 1

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 11

New⚡ SHORTCUTS to stay in the zone!

✅ CTRL + ARROWS → Navigate flow
✅ CTRL + ALT + ARROWS → Create element
✅ ENTER → Edit instantly

Stick with the keyboard. Unleash your creativity.
#gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev #interactive #storytelling #productivity #creativity

1 3 14

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 10

⚡ New release: Visual Novel example!

Arcweave's Style Editor makes:
👤 Components → Character sprites
🌆 Image covers → Backgrounds

Build, test & share your #visualnovel simply & intuitively!

#gamedev #interactive #narrative #storytelling #gamedesign

3 10

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 8

Check out this fab museum: www.videogamesmuseum.org/en

Video Games Museum Heraklion

The Video Games Museum, located in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, invites you to discover the magic, evolution, and cultural significance of video games through a truly unique experience.

www.videogamesmuseum.org

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 8

🙌 Exciting news! We're teaming up with the Video Games Museum in Heraklion, Crete, to create a children's course on interactive #storytelling, designing the curriculum & training tutors to bring it to life! Can't wait to begin this awesome #collaboration! #interactive #education #creativity

The logos of Video Games Museum and Arcweave superimposed over a backdrop of arcade consoles.

1 1

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 3

📂 Every version. 🔄 Always available.

Arcweave's HISTORY lets your team revisit, compare, and restore any previous version of your project! Simple. Safe.

Request beta access: tinyurl.com/arcweave-his... #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative #writing #storytelling #seriousgames

2 8

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Sep 1

⚡Take control of your project's timeline! 🔄 Our HISTORY feature lets your team revisit, compare, and restore versions with ease. Now in closed beta; request access here: tinyurl.com/arcweave-his... #indiedev #gamedev #narrative #interactive #collaboration

2 11

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 29

Arcweave powers ⚡ HACKED 🖥️ a serious game by Training.Game that transforms cybersecurity training into an immersive interactive experience! Read the case study on our blog 👉 blog.arcweave.com/traininggame... #gamedev #seriousgames #interactive #simulation #gamification #narrative

How TRAINING.GAME created corporate training games through visual collaboration

TRAINING.GAME streamlines teamwork and Storytelling via Arcweave and gained a unfair advantage in Corporate Training Games.

blog.arcweave.com

1 6

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 28

Back from #Gamescom2025, but our 🧠&❤️ are still in Cologne! We met amazing creators, demoed Arcweave, and shared unforgettable team moments!
Check our latest newsletter for more!
👉 tinyurl.com/arcweave-new... #gamedev #indiedev #gamedesign #narrative #interactive #storytelling #seriousgames

A collage of multiple group photos: Arcweave Team with friends, at Gamescom

1 8

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 21

We finally met the brilliant FLAT28 team, creators of
@glasshousecrpg.bsky.social at #Gamescom2025! 🥂 So proud Arcweave is part of this great game's journey! Read our blogpost about them: blog.arcweave.com/how-flat28-u... #gamedev #indiedev #narrative #gamedesign #rpg

Photo of Arcweave and Flat28 teams meeting at Gamescom 2025.

5 12

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 19

🧙 The Arcweave party is already delving the dungeon halls of #devcom2025 & #gamescom2025! ⚔️ Let's meet and share stories of 🪄 epic projects in games & #interactive #storytelling! Details 👉 blog.arcweave.com/arcweave-goe... #gamedev #gamedesign #narrative #indiedev

4 11

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 18

The calm before the storm... This week at #Devcom & #Gamescom, the Greek Video Games pavilion will be buzzing with passionate ideas, demos & conversations. Arcweave is already here! Come find us! #indiedev #gamedev #narrative #interactive #gamedesign

A photo of the Greek Video Games pavilion being set up, where Arcweave will be during the week of Devcom / Gamescom, in Cologne.

3 6

Arcweave @arcweave.com · Aug 14

Thrilled to team up with 🎓 the University of Tartu! Their Video Game Narrative Design students will use Arcweave to learn, create, collaborate & publish their own games (plus earn certifications & showcase their work)!

We can't wait to see their creativity in action! 🤗
#GameDev #EdTech #GameDesign

A panoramic overview of Tartu focused on its university building. Superimposed, the title: "Arcweave x University of Tartu."

2 7