Core
FAQ

WHAT IS CORE?

Core is an endless universe of games to play and worlds to explore designed by a global community of creators. It’s a radically accessible game construction kit and social game-playing platform, all-in-one. Whether you’re interested in playing unexpected takes on shooters, RPGs, and party games, exploring massive and spectacular worlds with friends, or unleashing your own insane game designs on the world, Core is your portal to the Multiverse. Core was in public Alpha from March 2020 to its launch into Early Access on the Epic Game Store in April 2021. In that time, the platform's features and content grew dramatically with regular updates and over 60,000 games created and 200 new or updated games added daily.

WHY EARLY ACCESS?

Early Access means different things to different developers and publishers. For Core it means that while the platform is fully playable, we are continuing to make big and small feature improvements every month. Core is free to create and play, so there is no reason not to try it now.

HOW LONG WILL THE GAME BE IN EARLY ACCESS?

Likely less than a year.

WILL MY PROGRESS BE SAVED THROUGHOUT EARLY ACCESS?

Yes.

HOW CAN WE HELP THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK?

We’d love to hear your feedback. Please visit https://support.coregames.com/hc/en-us/requests/new (Opens in new tab) to submit feedback or send the Core development team a request.

IF I NEED SUPPORT FOR CORE, WHERE SHOULD I GO?

Please visit the Core Help Center at https://support.coregames.com (Opens in new tab) to get help getting started, account and technical support, tips on playing in Core, and resources to get you started making games and worlds.

HOW DO I FOLLOW DEVELOPMENTS ON CORE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY?

Join the community on Twitter (@CoreGames), YouTube (Core Games), Twitch (Core Live), Discord (Core Creator/Core Player), Instagram (Core Games) and Facebook (Core Games).

WILL CORE BE AVAILABLE ON LINUX/MAC?

Currently, Core is only on PC, but we may consider expanding to other platforms and devices in the future. Core is officially supported on Windows 10. However, many users have had success running Core on Mac via Bootcamp. Please note that Support can only provide assistance for running on Windows 10.

WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS IN A GAME?

Core currently allows creators to make games and worlds that support up to 16 players. The main social hub, Core World, supports 32 players. We are exploring allowing games and worlds to hold larger numbers of players.

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SUPPORTED?

Early Access supports English language only.

WILL THERE BE CONTROLLER SUPPORT?

Core has limited controller support.

WILL THERE BE SUPPORT FOR CUSTOM KEY BINDINGS?

Core supports custom key bindings for mouse and keyboard.

IS THERE A ROADMAP?

You can check out our roadmap on our public Trello board here: https://trello.com/b/lSDrb6mr/core-roadmap (Opens in new tab)

WHO IS MANTICORE GAMES?

Located in San Mateo, Calif., Manticore Games is the developer and operator of Core. Manticore Games was established by industry veterans from Electronic Arts, Blizzard, Respawn, Xfire, Roblox, Trion Worlds, Crystal Dynamics and Zynga. Learn more here: https://www.manticoregames.com/ (Opens in new tab)

How is blockchain, NFT, or cryptocurrency used in this product?

Core has integrated with MetaMask and OpenSea.

What utility does this bring to the product?

Core has expanded to include blockchain technology which unlocks ways to create, explore, and play with content from NFT collections in an immersive, rich virtual world.

Does this product require me to connect an external wallet? What wallets does this product support?

You have the option to connect your MetaMask wallet to your Core account, which enables Core to view the NFTs your wallet contains. By connecting your wallet you can create customized experiences, show off your NFTs on your avatar, and set one as your profile picture.

Can I use the product without interacting or engaging with blockchain, NFT, or cryptocurrency?

Yes, you do not have to own a wallet or buy any NFTs or cryptocurrency.

What chain does this product use? Is the chain proof-of-work or proof-of-stake?

Ethereum blockchain proof-of-stake.

Does this product have a marketplace? What can I do with the things that I earn (or purchase)?

Core does not have a marketplace.