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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks to everyone who came out to the DCA today!

It was so good to see everyone having fun and the event was a huge success. Thanks to the #DCA for hosting!

If you didn't get a chance to play the game, you can download it for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay

Elusive Core: Zero Trace (DARE2025) by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

cosmic-coda.itch.io

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 30

Come along and check out our game right now at the DCA! Adele, Cassie and Eden are eagerly waiting to help you out!!

#DARE2025 #indie #gamedev #DCA

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 29

Coming tomorrow to the DCA and you're not sure how to spot us? Look out for the amazing Artwork that Eden Dunbar made for Elusive Core: Zero Trace! We'll also all be in our awesome Custom T-Shirts so you'll know who's on the team!

#Gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025

cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 28

A reminder, this Saturday 30th August we'll be at the #DCA in Dundee showcasing Elusive Core: Zero Trace! Come along, meet the team, get hands on with the game and check out some of the other amazing talent that Dundee has!

www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...

#gamedev #indie #dundee #Abertay #DARE2025

Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts

We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!

www.dca.org.uk

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 27

For #DARE2025 Our artist Eden Dunbar, and our Audio Designer Rebecca Taylor worked together to put together some short cutscenes to do some simple storytelling.

this example is from the very beginning of the game

download for free at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #storytelling #art

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sometimes its nice to take a moment and chill after being chased for so long. #Emira appreciating the simple things in life with a couple of SMOL bots!

Check out the game at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#Gamedev #indie #abertay #DARE2025

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Reposted by Cosmic Coda

Fishbowl Studio @fishbowl.studio · Aug 25

ADORATE is now on Steam!

The cult would adore to have your wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/3892430/...

#indiegame #indiedev #steam #DARE2025 #announcement #gamedev

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 25

Checkout our updated Trailer showcasing some of the work we've done for #DARE2025!

youtu.be/3I9ETrJZ3II

if you like what you see, head on over to cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt and download the game today completely free!

#indie #gamedev #eczt #abertay

Elusive Core: Zero Trace Trailer (DARE2025)

Trailer for Elusive Core: Zero Trace, by Cosmic Coda. DARE2025.

youtu.be

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 22

As we wrap up our final build of #DARE2025 today, we'd like to remind you that you can come visit us at the DCA on the 30th August! We'll have the game and some fun stickers too!

Check out the games being showcased (including #ECZT) here: www.dca.org.uk/news/games-a...

#gamedev #indie #abertay

Games announced for Drop in and Play - Dundee Contemporary Arts

We're delighted to share the full list of developers who will be joining us for Drop in and Play on Sat 30 August!

www.dca.org.uk

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our #OST has now made it onto major streaming platforms! go check it out on

Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7rukbQ...

YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

and more!

#ECZT #DARE2025 #Abertay #indie #gamedev #soundtrack

Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)

Azaersyss · Album · 2025 · 8 songs

open.spotify.com

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 11

The very talented Eden Dunbar has prepared some awesome artwork for the DCA showcase, and we've used some of it to upgrade our socials.

The work from our Artists has taken our Itch.io page to a whole new level

check it out at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#gamedev #indie #DARE2025 #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 8

New Ability: DASH
To help with mobility and speed, Emira can now DASH. Great for when you've mistimed a long jump, or ran into a wall by mistake!

We also think Adele and Boti made it look really cool too!

download now at: cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

#DARE2025 #Abertay #ECZT #indie #Gamedev

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 7

Ever wonder where the Guards come from? Well wonder no more! Throughout the levels Emira will encounter Guard Charging Pods. If one activates, your best bet is to run away or try to jump over its head.

#DARE2025 #Abertay #gamedev #sleepingguard #eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 6

Wouldn't be Wednesday without a pic of SMOL. This time he's joined the whole Cosmic Coda team for a bit of a team photo! This team has worked together and grown so much throughout our time at Abertay and DARE. We're very lucky to have these opportunities.

#DARE2025 #ECZT #Gamedev #indie #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 5

A new enemy has entered the fray. Turrets aggressively guard their killboxes, shooting anything they detect that is considered a threat. Fortunately Emira has a trick up her sleeve, and can cloak past these enemies.

#turret #Abertay #gamedev #indie #eczt

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Aug 4

We can't believe how quickly the 4 weeks of #DARE2025 flew by! What a wonderful opportunity it was. While we polish up to the deadline, checkout our hot housing work at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt

Oh and don't forget to share it with all your friends and family!!

#gamedev #indie #abertay #eczt

ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

cosmic-coda.itch.io

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 30

SMOL wants to help with the final polish this week, so he's joined our art team. It looks like he wants to give himself some shiny upgrades and take Emira's place as the hero!

comment below if you think he should be the main character!

#cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 29

#ECZT will be coming to the DCA on the 30th August! Come along and meet the Cosmic Coda team, and get hands on with the game. A great chance to ask us questions, and give us any feedback you have!

Find out more about the event here:
www.dca.org.uk/events/ZtU-d...

#DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #DCA

Drop in and Play x DARE Academy - Dundee Contemporary Arts

Drop in and Play is back for August 2025!Try out a range of new games and meet the creatives behind them at this free, drop-in event in partnership with Abertay University and Ninja Kiwi.Taking place…

www.dca.org.uk

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 28

As we start the final week of #DARE2025, we'd like to say a big thank you to the staff at #Abertay and all the wonderful guests who have given us invaluable insight and support on our project!

Time for us to push on to the finish line and show just what we can do!

#gamedev #eczt #indie #cosmiccoda

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 26

Created by our very own Rebecca Taylor, we now have an OST!

With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's world to be as immersive as possible.

Stream now on Soundcloud today: shorturl.at/qjv5K

#DARE2025 #Gamedev #OST #Abertay #indie #ECZT

Elusive Core: Zero Trace (Original Soundtrack)

The Official Original Soundtrack for the dystopian stealth/platformer video game "Elusive Core: Zero Trace". With lonely synths, chilled bossa nova, and chaotic metal, this OST helps Elusive Core's w

shorturl.at

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 25

Its Friday, so that means we have a new updated playable build! head on over to comiccoda.itch.io/eczt to download it for free!

Visual updates, ability balancing, revised tutorial and more await!

Patch notes can be found at cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt/devlog/...

#gamedev #indie #Abertay #DARE2025

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 24

Producer Mark accidentally trapped Emira inside a collider right at the start of the level. I don't think she liked being in there!

Repost this and share your funniest bug on the project your working on!

#DARE2025 #Gamedev #indie #unity #eczt #Abertay

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 23

If anyone knows an energy juice company looking to sponsor a #indie dev team send them our way.

From left to right: Producer, artist, programmer.

#gamedev #DARE2025 #energydrink

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 23

Cleaner bot SM-01 affectionately called Smol-bot, wants to help us out so today he's on Audio with Rebecca. Hitting the midi controller he's gonna give us some awesome jams for the game!

#cute #team #DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #android #gamedev #indie

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Cosmic Coda @cosmiccoda.bsky.social · Jul 21

We want you to be able to play the game right through, so Hotfix 0.1.2.1 has been released. Transition between Tutorial and Level 1 should now be functional.

get it free from cosmic-coda.itch.io/eczt now.

#DARE2025 #Abertay #eczt #indie #gamedev #hotfix

ECZT by Cosmic Coda

Become Unknown. Escape the System.

cosmic-coda.itch.io

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