Nikita Kotter

Principal Technical Designer @GardensDevs 🎲 - Diligently crafting impactful and memorable solutions.

[Full Indie @FullIndie]

Tickets to Full Indie Summit 2025 are now 60% SOLD OUT!! 🎟️✨

If you want to see this lineup of incredible talks and learn how anything from pro wrestling audio tactics to a botany-based grammar system could boost your game dev skills, get your tix ASAP!

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[Hytale @Hytale]

In today's development update, we share our 2024 progress - including a first look at Hytale's new engine! We also dive into the ways we're structuring development moving forward, plans for creator outreach, a reimagined Orbis faction, and more!

https://t.co/vPEDRVdDuX

[Full Indie Summit @fullindiesummit]

We are currently accepting Speaker submissions for the Full Summit Indie! Please visit our website for more info and the submission form.

https://t.co/YjqZDdI7HX

Chosen speakers will receive a $50 stipend. Deadline to submit is August 10th

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

@ru_hytale @Hypixel Cozy :)

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

Look what I have found @Hypixel!

[John Hendricks @JLtZD]

One of the best game design portfolios I have seen in a while is from @nkepar, all around designer on Phantom Brigade (and Sr. Encounter Designer on #Hytale).

https://t.co/dHgMY5dUPY

'I approach my portfolio almost as an advertisement for a design problem-solving business. This mindset has inspired me to present my work as solutions to various problems' - Nikita

Why do I like it? It gives me a clear idea of what Nikita actually worked on and how they approach problems. The Challenge and Solution model works well with the Examples and Takeaways.

Not everyone is going to have enough experience, or breadth on a project, to do a writeup like this...but you can look at any section of it and get a feel for what it would be like to work with Nikita. It also doesn't take much imagination to picture him working on a game without giant robots, the approaches are sound regardless of genre.

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

🥳Exciting news!
I recently started working @Hypixel on @Hytale as a Senior Encounter Designer.

https://t.co/w7rq7V0wbO

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

@Chibbutts Thank you for the kind words, It has been a pleasure working together!

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

Yesterday 50% of BYG got laid off, myself included. I got to know many incredibly talented people there who were affected by this.

Please send them some love!

Now that after 4 years this journey has ended, I am actively seeking Game design opportunities to start a new one.

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

@rawpawss For sure, it has been a pleasure working together, we were very lucky to have you on PB.

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

@javierabegazo Thank you, this looks awesome. I forwarded it to everyone who got affected by the layoffs. Also, need to say, Notion is such great software. Been using it to make plans as well.

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

@systemchalk Thank you, it was fun while it lasted. I really enjoyed interacting with the community that is so dedicated and passionate about all things mech.

In the spirit of the streams, it is fine. Whatever the next step will be, I am sure it will be another cool adventure.

[Phantom Brigade @PhantomBrigade_]

The time has come for your mission to truly begin, Commander.

Phantom Brigade v1.0 is out now on Steam and the Epic Games Store! ✨

Outnumbered and out-gunned, lead the campaign to retake your war-torn homeland in this hybrid turn-based and real-time tactical mecha RPG! 🤖🛡️

[Phantom Brigade @PhantomBrigade_]

Your mission is only just beginning, Commander. The end of our Early Access journey is nearly at hand!

Phantom Brigade v1.0 launches on Steam and the Epic Games Store on February 28th at 10AM PST 🤖✨

[Industries of Titan 🪐 - 1.0 OUT NOW!! @IndustriesGame]

The wait is finally over, Founders.

Industries of Titan 1.0 is out now on Steam and the Epic Games Store! 🚀✨

Create a sprawling industrial city and compete with other rival corporations to stake your claim to the industries of Titan 🪐

[Nikita Kotter @nkepar]

Barely managed to get a full set of dice pins this #paxwest

[Phantom Brigade @PhantomBrigade_]

It's time to get your hopes up, because Phantom Brigade's 18th update, A New Hope is here, bringing with it:

🛡️ More war and campaign features!
🚌 New mobile base upgrades!
✨ VFX Updates and UI additions!
➕ and more!

[Brace Yourself Games @BYG_Vancouver]

BYG is looking for an experienced game designer to join our team as Game Design Director here in beautiful Vancouver! 🎮✨

Plus, we're hiring a Game Design Intern to help create content for Phantom Brigade! 🤖

Can't wait to hear from you!

Apply here ➡️ https://t.co/ilcEi9ZjQg

[Brace Yourself Games @BYG_Vancouver]

Having a blast at #PAXEast! Swing by booth 11043 to say hi, play some demos and collect some merch 👋

[Jared J Tan @EhJaredJ]

This is the proof that after waiting till 2 IN THE MORNING for that poutine last night, I'm up at 9 to run with @nkepar