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ATHERXPLORER
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AtherXplorer - Issue No. 102
AtherXplorer - Issue No. 102
May 4, 2024
Something BIG is dropping in Sipheria soon; Amazon Releases Enterprise AI ‘Amazon Q’; Helldivers 2 Gets Review-Bombed; LayerZero Confirms Snapshot Date and Reveals Sybil Filtering Process… and more!
ATHERXPERIMENT
Discover how we implement cutting-edge tech in our products. Covering topics such as AI, Blockchain, Game Design, Game Economy, and more!
Generative AI - A More Colorful Take
Generative AI - A More Colorful Take
March 17, 2023
It’s been 7 months since I’ve started spending the weekends and late nights into this space of generative AI, thanks to the release of Midjourney, ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion. What I’ve learned from this journey…
Published by Tin Nguyen - CEO
CAREERS
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Sipher is a multiplayer looter shooter ARPG, set in a dream-like universe of alien worlds, vibrant characters, and dangerous mysteries.
CINEMATIC TRAILER
ENDLESS WORLDS
Embark on an epic journey that takes place in a virtual universe created by a god-like artificial intelligence, where the future of humanity has been reborn in avatars that must fight to explore and protect their new home.
Set in a sci-fi fantasy world, players can explore multiple universes while facing challenges and battling many enemies to uncover the story of Sipheria.
Learn more by visiting the Sipher Atlas for in-depth information on the game's features, characters, and universe. Start your epic journey now!
LATEST NEWS
Patch 1.0.6 Notes — 04/17/2024
Patch 1.0.6 Notes — 04/17/2024
April 17, 2024
Welcome back, Siphers! Bug and Byte here, ready to unleash our latest update. Get ready for a wild ride of quality of life fixes. Buckle up! 🚀
Patch 1.0.5 Notes — 04/08/2024
Patch 1.0.5 Notes — 04/08/2024
April 8, 2024
Welcome to the latest 1.0.5 patch notes brought to you by Bugs & Byte! Bugs here, your favorite virtual critter, joined by my sidekick Byte, the digital brainiac, to spill the beans on the game’s latest facelift. Buckle up, because we’re about to take you on a wild ride through the updated wonderland!
Sipher Odyssey Now on Twitch 👾
Sipher Odyssey Now on Twitch 👾
April 3, 2024
Enter the world of Sipheria & enjoy fast-paced roguelite action as you blast through hordes of enemies with godlike abilities!
Sipher x Xsolla: Web Shop is Now Open!
Sipher x Xsolla: Web Shop is Now Open!
March 22, 2024
We’re excited to announce that the Sipher Web Shop is now open for business! We teamed up with Xsolla, a leading provider of payment tools & solutions for video games to give players the best experience possible when it comes to purchasing game items.
Brand New Endless Mode is Live 🔥
Brand New Endless Mode is Live 🔥
March 18, 2024
Instant fast-paced action, crazy combos, & satisfying power fantasy unleashed! Your equipped augments are now activated right at the start bringing a whole new level of explosiveness into the game. #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
New country unlocked: Singapore 🚀
New country unlocked: Singapore 🚀
March 10, 2024
Calling on all Siphers from 🇸🇬, come heed our call and help us protect Sipheria! #SiphersArise #playSipher
Thank You
Thank You
March 8, 2024
As we embark on this exhilarating journey of game development, we are overwhelmed with gratitude towards our community. In this article, we extend our sincerest thanks, share some remarkable stats, express gratitude to our partners and community, and offer insights into Open Alpha launching on March 8th, 2024.
Open Alpha starts tomorrow 🔥
Open Alpha starts tomorrow 🔥
March 7, 2024
The time has come to start your legacy and carve your name among the immortal legends of Sipheria! #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
Sipher x Xsolla 🤝
Sipher x Xsolla 🤝
March 7, 2024
Excited to announce that we’ve joined forces with @Xsolla to bring the Sipher Web Shop to life. Easily purchase game items with Xsolla by using: 💳 Credit/Debit Card, 🎁 Giftcards, 📲 Mobile payments & more. We look forward to taking your gaming experience…
Another App Store feature in the books 🌟
Another App Store feature in the books 🌟
March 6, 2024
Sipher Odyssey makes its way to the top of featured games in 🇻🇳 🇮🇩 🇵🇭 Only 2 days left, head to the App Store & pre-order now! #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
2 DAYS left before OPEN ALPHA ⚔️
2 DAYS left before OPEN ALPHA ⚔️
March 6, 2024
Venture into the treacherous realm of Sipheria, where sinister beasts and formidable bosses lie in wait. Are you prepared to confront these perils head-on? #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
OPEN ALPHA going live in 3 DAYS 🔥
OPEN ALPHA going live in 3 DAYS 🔥
March 5, 2024
As destiny beckons, will you answer the call and rise to greatness? #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
Ready to Defend Sipheria?
Ready to Defend Sipheria?
March 3, 2024
Open Alpha is upon us, are you ready to defend Sipheria? Read up on all the details & see you on MARCH 8! #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
See you in Open Alpha!
See you in Open Alpha!
March 1, 2024
As Closed Alpha comes to an end, we’d like to send a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has spent time playtesting, giving feedback, finding bugs (our devs are grateful), & pre-registering for Sipher Odyssey. See you in Open Alpha! 🚀 #SiphersArise #playSIPHER
Guess who got featured on the App Store 👀
Guess who got featured on the App Store 👀
February 22, 2024
Sipher Odyssey is trending as “Coming Soon” game in 🇻🇳 🇮🇩 🇵🇭 #SiphersArise and pre-order now!
Sipher Odyssey Pre-registration Live!
Sipher Odyssey Pre-registration Live!
February 20, 2024
Pre-registration is now live on the App Store & Google Play Store
Gather your squad and get ready to embark on an epic adventure like no other!
Your journey to Sipheria begins…
SIPHER LISTED ON OKX DEX 🎉
SIPHER LISTED ON OKX DEX 🎉
February 20, 2024
We’re excited to announce that SIPHER is now listed on OKX DEX! Trade $SIPHER on the OKXWEB3 DEX & store your tokens inside the OKXWalletGet ready to enter the OKXWEB3 world! 🚀
SECOND MILESTONE ACHIEVED
SECOND MILESTONE ACHIEVED
February 13, 2024
50,000 players are ready to enter Sipheria 🚀 We've landed on our 2nd pre-registration milestone, next stop 70K! Who's coming? #SiphersArise
Happy Lunar New Year 🐉🧧
Happy Lunar New Year 🐉🧧
February 9, 2024
May you soar to new heights, breathe fire into your passions, and embark on a journey filled with excitement and success. Cheers to a legendary year ahead 🥂
Closed Alpha - 02/04/2024: Arena PvP Updates
Closed Alpha - 02/04/2024: Arena PvP Updates
February 4, 2024
A new breath for Arena PvP, now you can fight in multiple modes like 1v1v1, 2v2v2, 2v2, or 3v3. Moreover, you can fly through the battlefield with our latest spectator camera. Be the hype caster you've always wanted to be! Go check it out now!
TAURUS WIN RATE
TAURUS WIN RATE
February 1, 2024
All I do is win win win no matter what! - D̶J̶ ̶K̶h̶a̶l̶e̶d̶ Buru Taurus. Any challengers? 🐂 #playSIPHER #ClosedAlpha #SiphersAssemble
First Milestone Achieved: 20,000+ Pre-registrations! 🎉
First Milestone Achieved: 20,000+ Pre-registrations! 🎉
January 30, 2024
Congrats on unlocking your first rewards, many more await you in Sipheria. #SiphersAssemble
Go beyond Godlike in Sipher Odyssey
Go beyond Godlike in Sipher Odyssey
January 29, 2024
Get ready to create @Dota2WTF moments in Sipheria through our exciting PvE & PvP modes. #playSIPHER #SiphersAssemble #SipherWTF
Achievement unlocked: 10,000+ Pre-registrations 🎉
Achievement unlocked: 10,000+ Pre-registrations 🎉
January 16, 2024
Halfway to go before hitting our first milestone & earning some juicy rewards! #SiphersAssemble and spread the word, Sipheria needs your help 🫡 Pre-register now👇🏻
Pre-register for Rewards!
Pre-register for Rewards!
January 12, 2024
Who’s ready to enter Sipheria? Get a $100 worth of in-game rewards to kick-off your journey. Pre-register now #SiphersAssemble #playSIPHER
Sipher Odyssey Cinematic Trailer
Sipher Odyssey Cinematic Trailer
January 11, 2024
Siphers… The world is on its brink. Fight, die, arise stronger to protect our digital realms. Pre-register now for amazing prizes!
Happy New Year! 🐂🐶😼
Happy New Year! 🐂🐶😼
January 1, 2024
May your health bar always be full, your loot always be legendary, and your time in Sipheria always be magical. Cheers to an epic 2024 🥂 #SiphersArise
Attention: Calling all Siphers
Attention: Calling all Siphers
December 31, 2023
Sipheria is under attack & we need your help. Check your emails for the Final Closed Alpha invitation, you can now play the latest version of Sipher Odyssey. We hope you enjoy it as much as we loved making it! 🚀
SIPHER WRAPPED 2023
SIPHER WRAPPED 2023
December 29, 2023
Hello, Sipherians! 2023 has been full of challenges but we are excited as ever for what’s to come for Sipher Odyssey. Join us as we recap all the amazing achievements in 2023 and cheers to exciting times ahead in 2024!
Final Closed Alpha Update — 12/30/2023
Final Closed Alpha Update — 12/30/2023
December 28, 2023
The final update to closed alpha, yet it is jam-packed with so many improvements and new content that we almost want to call it beta! Jack in and experiment with new abilities, augments, enemies, brand new game modes, climb the global leaderboard, new capsule banners, welcome packages, UI/UX updates, and much more!
Sipher Odyssey Official Teaser
Sipher Odyssey Official Teaser
December 15, 2023
Siphers, arise! Watch a preview of our upcoming Cinematic Trailer for SipherOdyssey! #SiphersArise #Arise
Happy Birthday, NEKO!
Happy Birthday, NEKO!
November 8, 2023
Happy Level-Up Day, NEKO! 🥳🎂 May your Sipherian journey continue to be filled with fur-ocious fun, cat-tivating adventures, and a never-ending supply of paw-erups 😻 Grab some cake and enjoy these highlights! #playSIPHER #GameDev
Closed Alpha Update — 10/28/2023
Closed Alpha Update — 10/28/2023
October 28, 2023
Get ready to dive into the latest Closed Alpha update, with new dungeon augments, shorter dungeon runs, capsule banners, welcome packages, UI/UX updates, and more!
Kudos to These Playtesters!
Kudos to These Playtesters!
October 26, 2023
Kudos to the amazing testers for providing so much insightful feedback on our Closed Alpha version of Sipher Odyssey! 🙏 Keep up the good work together! 🤝
Closed Alpha Update — 09/25/2023
Closed Alpha Update — 09/25/2023
September 25, 2023
The latest Closed Alpha patch is here! This patch includes new Energy and Crafting systems, improved social features, harder story and endless modes, balance changes to augments, faster Android downloads, and many bug fixes.
Inu Birthday
Inu Birthday
September 7, 2023
Happy Birthday, Inu! 🥳
Today marks the epic celebration of Inu’s second orbit around the world of Sipheria.
Enjoy these highlights from the mighty Canis, Bioz, Cyborg, and Cosmic 🐶
Send your birthday wishes to our beloved Inu 🔽
#playSIPHER #GameDev
Looking Forward to Closed & Open Alpha
Looking Forward to Closed & Open Alpha
August 28, 2023
The entire team has poured their heart and soul into the development of Sipher Odyssey. After months of tireless effort, weekend OTs and countless sleepless nights, we are excited to bring Sipher Odyssey into its Closed Alpha phase. Let’s tune in to one of the most important updates and milestones of Ather Labs!
#InternationalCatDay
#InternationalCatDay
August 8, 2023
Happy #InternationalCatDay Furriends! P.S. How many lives does Neko have left? 😹 #PlaySipher #GameDev
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day
June 18, 2023
On this #FathersDay, we celebrate the timeless bond between fathers and children. To all the wise Burus out there who have guided their young Inus through life’s ups and downs, thank you. Happy Father’s Day! 💙
March & April 2023 Dev Update
March & April 2023 Dev Update
May 19, 2023
The Soft Launch of Sipher Odyssey is getting closer and closer, and we continue to work around the clock to reach this major milestone.
Get ready for an action-packed Development Update as we share our progress for March and April 2023. Enjoy!
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day
May 13, 2023
May your #MothersDay be filled with sweet moments, beautiful memories, and lots of love.
ATHER ATLAS is Live
ATHER ATLAS is Live
April 26, 2023
We’re excited to announce the brand-new & improved ATHER ATLAS. It has been redesigned with a better user experience in mind, added exciting new features, and has moved to a new domain.
New Website Domain
New Website Domain
April 21, 2023
Our new website domain is now live
You can now explore our new home & get all the latest info on Sipher Odyssey.
Visit us now: https://playsipher.com
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!
April 8, 2023
Happy Easter to all Sipherians who are celebrating! May you have an eggs-traordinary day filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful memories. 🥚
All Hands On Deck
All Hands On Deck
March 10, 2023
2023 is escalating quickly as we gear up for the upcoming Soft Launch of Sipher Odyssey.
We’re excited to share our progress with you & showcase all the hard work of our team.
Ending 2022 with a BANG
Ending 2022 with a BANG
February 5, 2023
As 2022 comes to an end, our mission continues to build a fun game that you’ll all love to play. We are finishing the year strong with loaded updates on game development, exciting studio…
Sep & Oct 2022 Dev Update
Sep & Oct 2022 Dev Update
November 24, 2022
It’s been a challenging past couple of months for the overall market but we’re motivated as ever to keep building & continuing our mission of making fun games that we’ll all love to play…
Alpha Playtest Update
Alpha Playtest Update
October 14, 2022
After dozens of sneak peeks, a whole lot of content teasing the game, and a secretive pre-alpha play test on Unity, you must be extremely curious about…
We are Now @playsipher
We are Now @playsipher
September 13, 2022
Hello Sipherians! As we have previously announced, the upcoming play-test is just right around the corner and we are significantly close to the official release of Sipher Odyssey, a multiplayer looter shooter ARPG, set in a dream-like universe of alien worlds, vibrant characters, and dangerous mysteries.
Introducing Sipher Comics Landing Page
Introducing Sipher Comics Landing Page
September 9, 2022
Hi Sipherians! We are extremely excited to announce the official launch of the official landing page for our original comic series, written and directed by our crack team of writers and producers led by Peek, our Community Director.
July & August 2022 SIPHER Update
July & August 2022 SIPHER Update
August 31, 2022
Our World Architect shares another update packed with juicy information about SIPHER’s Development and what’s new at Ather Labs within the past two months…
How to Redeem Sculptures and Merchandise
How to Redeem Sculptures and Merchandise
June 27, 2022
Sipher Sculptures and Exclusive SIPHER Merchandise can now be redeemed by participants that contributed to the NEKO Dutch Auction within the Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tier prices! We’ve created this guide to assist those eligible participants with the redemption process.
June 2022 Update — “We are AtherLabs”
June 2022 Update — “We are AtherLabs”
June 24, 2022
Yet another Sipher Development Update by our World Architect. We’ve recently revealed our gaming & web3 tech studio’s official name: AtherLabs…
Spaceships: Build or Dismantle Ships, and Scrap Parts!
Spaceships: Build or Dismantle Ships, and Scrap Parts!
June 13, 2022
If you’ve been hoarding your Spaceship Lootboxes and parts, it’s time to put them to good use! Hop on a ride with us and learn more about the latest Spaceship features: Building a Ship, Dismantling Ships, and Scrapping Parts!
Spaceships: Opening Loot Boxes, and Minting or Bringing Part NFTs to Account Inventory
Spaceships: Opening Loot Boxes, and Minting or Bringing Part NFTs to Account Inventory
May 4, 2022
The time has finally come to test your luck and open up Spaceship Lootboxes! With only a few hours/days to reveal, here are the important details you need to know. Let’s hope you get some legendary parts!
April 2022 Dev Update — “Bull-ish”
April 2022 Dev Update — “Bull-ish”
April 19, 2022
April Development Update by our World Architect: We’ve continued to make progress on many fronts. This month, we’re feeling especially “Bull-ish”…
New Ather Dashboard & Ather Account
New Ather Dashboard & Ather Account
April 4, 2022
The new and improved Ather Labs Dashboard brings new functions such as your very own Ather Account and Spaceship Lootboxes, and will also set the stage for other features such as the upcoming Loyalty Program. Learn about some of the new features and how you can create your own Ather Account!
Spaceships: Claiming Loot Boxes, Minting, and Bringing NFTs to Account Inventory (Off-Chain)
Spaceships: Claiming Loot Boxes, Minting, and Bringing NFTs to Account Inventory (Off-Chain)
March 30, 2022
We’re only hours away until the Genesis Sipher NFT holders can begin claiming their Spaceship Loot boxes! In the meantime, here are the important details necessary to get started with claiming, minting, and bringing back Spaceship NFTs to your account’s Off-Chain Inventory. Get ready for blast-off!
Spaceships: Types, In-Game Utility, and the Effects of Rarity
Spaceships: Types, In-Game Utility, and the Effects of Rarity
March 23, 2022
Hey Sipherian travelers, it’s time for another Spaceship update! In Part 2 of the Spaceship Article Series, we will be focusing on the different types of Spaceships that will be initially available, the expected in-game uses, and how rarity will affect some of these use-cases. We hope you’ve buckled up!
March 2022 Dev Update — “Cats out of the Bag”
March 2022 Dev Update — “Cats out of the Bag”
March 11, 2022
We’ve made progress on many fronts. Time for ‘Cats out of the bag. Learn more about our Character Skills & VFX Design, Gameplay, World Building, Spaceships, and more…
Spaceships Overview and Mixing Off-chain & On-chain
Spaceships Overview and Mixing Off-chain & On-chain
March 9, 2022
Following up on our “January 2022 News Update!”, we have created a Spaceships Article Series to provide further details surrounding the upcoming Spaceships launch. Part 1 begins with an overview and explanation of On-Chain and Off-Chain features.
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Sipher
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Sipher
March 8, 2022
March 8 is finally here and it is time to celebrate all the incredible women at Sipher for their phenomenal contribution and championship, both at work and at home.
February 2022 Lore Update: “Kusoka”
February 2022 Lore Update: “Kusoka”
January 28, 2022
Our World Architect (CEO), Tin Nguyen, decided to share a story about how it all (Sipheria) came to be. A story about the World of Sipheria, a story that will shape…
January 2022 News Update!
January 2022 News Update!
January 28, 2022
As we enter the beginning of the year, we would like to provide some insights and updates regarding our deliverables and upcoming Roadmap milestones.
January 2022 Dev Update — “Size Matters”
January 2022 Dev Update — “Size Matters”
January 22, 2022
Tin Nguyen, our World Architect (CEO), shares the first Sipher Development Update and discusses the company and team-recruitment progress, Game product updates, and updates about…
SIPHER Secures $6.8M in Seed Round
SIPHER Secures $6.8M in Seed Round
October 26, 2021
It’s official! We’ve closed the seed round of $6,8 million for Sipher, the upcoming game World of Sipheria. The round was led by Arrington Capital, Hashed and Konvoy Ventures.
SIPHER Founding Team Announcement
SIPHER Founding Team Announcement
August 13, 2021
Today we are excited and honored to announce that not only one, but two Kyber Network’s Founders will be joining hands as SIPHER’s Founding Advisors. With extensive experience in blockchain and strong passion for gaming, to guide our project through this critical time. The Founding Team has now been complete with Loi Luu & Victor Tran apart from our Founder Tin Nguyen — who are the mastermind behind SIPHER from the early days of the development.