Ethan McKinnon

Art Director / Solo creator of @riftwalkergame - Man of God @mrsluclin = Player #2 @justlilethan = Carbon copy

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

An entire universe… created by ONE dev, me. 🚀 Join the journey 👉 https://t.co/OHV11oNQ75

#indiegames #indiedev #UE5 @UnrealEngine

[Deadhaus Sonata - Early Access Now Available @DeadhausGame]

We’re proud to welcome @LuclinFTW to the Deadhaus Sonata legion as our new Creative Director.

The solo developer behind @Riftwalkergame, Ethan joins us to help strengthen the game and lead what comes next.

The evolution does not rest. 🩸

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

@DDyack Thank you, Denis. I’m honored to be part of the team. Looking forward to helping shape the future of Deadhaus Sonata alongside everyone here. Let’s build something players will remember. 💜🙏🏻

[Denis Dyack @DDyack]

Welcome Ethan! We are excited to have you on board!

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

@RefractiveENT

[Luminary | Refractive @RefractiveENT]

Just taking in the view

[JustEthan @JustLilethan]

I genuinely hate the term “friendslop” for a game because it’s so demeaning to devs that put their time into these games. I’d love to see people try to even attempt to make one and them have the realization it’s not just slop you throw together with zero thought.

[Deadhaus Sonata - Early Access Now Available @DeadhausGame]

We get the sentiment, but if we went back to the “old days,” far fewer indie studios would survive today.

Early Access has become CRUCIAL for many developers. Not because studios want to release unfinished games, but because game development has become exponentially more expensive, competitive, and demanding.

The reality is, some studios hit a point where they need to release in order to continue growing the game. More funding means hiring more developers, improving optimization, creating content faster, and supporting the game long term.

Even with us, we hit moments where we wanted more time, more optimization, and more polish. But eventually you have to make the call to launch, build with the community, and keep pushing forward.

Without Early Access, a lot of ambitious indie games simply wouldn’t exist today.

[Author Heather McKinnon @MrsLuclin]

Saw a few people ask about crowdfunding during the @regimentgg announcement. We don’t have a campaign right now, but Patreon is helping @Riftwalkergame while @Luclinftw builds it.

There’s even a free tier if you want to be part of the journey.

👉 https://t.co/OH1iIavUdZ

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

My son is streaming for his birthday, doing some Hytale modding. Go drop by and wish him a happy birthday. I know he would really appreciate that! 🙂

[JustEthan @JustLilethan]

Doing a stream for my birthday! Going to be working on my @Hytale mod BetterLoot! https://t.co/O4TJBJGKXg

@LuclinFTW @MrsLuclin

[RIFTWALKER | Wishlist on Steam @Riftwalkergame]

Just added dynamic climbing and ledge traversal.

All new character movement animations.

Everything is still a huge WIP.

How’s it look to you so far?

Wishlist
https://t.co/JhAKRRr2jA

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

You would think after 21 years, this day would get easier. It doesn’t… you just embrace it & celebrate the time you spent with him. I will never stop wondering who he could have been today. No matter how much time passes, I will never forget him, & how he changed my life. 🙏🏻💜

[Author Heather McKinnon @MrsLuclin]

21 years without you… and I’m still learning how to live in a world that doesn’t have you in it. I miss you so much, my baby boy.

In memory of Devin McKinnon 💜🙏

#inmemory #indieauthor #inmemoryofdevinmckinnon

[Luminary | Refractive @RefractiveENT]

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If it reaches you, you are a true Openworld RPG Fan.

If that's YOU, let us know in the comments, and consider checking out Luminary on Steam, maybe even let your friends know (repost) 😀

Together we can defeat this world's darkness, with Light

[RIFTWALKER | Wishlist on Steam @Riftwalkergame]

This post has no hashtags.

If it reaches you, you’re exactly who this is for.

If that’s YOU, take the contract… and don’t look back.

Tag someone who wouldn’t think twice.

[RIFTWALKER | Wishlist on Steam @Riftwalkergame]

I listened to the feedback.

Removed combat.
Removed weapons.

Focused on what matters.

Walking.

Wishlist on Steam https://t.co/JhAKRRr2jA

#AprilFooIsDay

[Author Heather McKinnon @MrsLuclin]

@Riftwalkergame @LuclinFTW People don’t see everything behind this… but I do. The sacrifice, the faith, the heart. I’m so proud of you, and I’m so proud to stand beside you. This is just the beginning. This game is something really special, and it’s going to mean so much to so many people 💜

[Denis Dyack @DDyack]

@LuclinFTW Behind every great man is a great woman!

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

@DDyack 1000000% Brother! 💜💜🙏🙏

[Ethan McKinnon @LuclinFTW]

💜🙏

[Author Heather McKinnon @MrsLuclin]

@Riftwalkergame @LuclinFTW People don’t see everything behind this… but I do. The sacrifice, the faith, the heart. I’m so proud of you, and I’m so proud to stand beside you. This is just the beginning. This game is something really special, and it’s going to mean so much to so many people 💜

[Author Heather McKinnon @MrsLuclin]

@LuclinFTW It’s so good. I’m so excited for everyone to experience this. I’ve seen the time, the effort, and the heart you’ve put into it… and the storyline is going to blow people away. 💜

[RIFTWALKER | Wishlist on Steam @Riftwalkergame]

I don’t have millions in funding.

I’m A solo dev. A dad. A husband. A veteran.

I’m building this with my faith, heart, and soul.

If you love The Mandalorian, Dune, and Max Payne,

I’m making this game for us.

Wishlist on Steam
https://t.co/65Bc6DtRvI…

#screenshotsaturday