An enchanting solarpunk MMO that blends personal creativity with multiplayer collaboration, Loftia introduces a unique ‘Neighborhoods’ feature.
Few games have captured the hearts of online gamers quite like Loftia, the solarpunk-inspired MMO from Australian indie studio Qloud Games. After raising over US$1.2 million on Kickstarter and building a dedicated community of more than 500,000 fans, Loftia is on track to become a genre-defining experience. Its latest trailer, revealing the innovative ‘Neighborhoods’ feature, takes social gaming to new heights.
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The Loftia community got its first glimpse of ‘Neighborhoods’ during the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition showcase. The feature reimagines multiplayer connectivity by allowing players to link their personal floating islands into dynamic communities anchored around a shared hub. Whether tending farms, hosting social events, or simply hanging out, Loftia’s Neighborhoods create a seamless blend of personal space and collaborative adventure.
Unlike traditional MMO hubs, these neighborhoods feel genuinely lived-in. Players can connect with friends or be paired with new companions, fostering meaningful relationships in a world built on sustainability and cooperation. The developers envision these island clusters as evolving spaces where creativity and camaraderie thrive.
The new feature is just the latest in Loftia’s array of cozy mechanics, including farming, crafting, fishing, cooking, and home decorating. Social elements like group quests, community-driven projects, and in-game clubs further enrich the experience. Every system encourages teamwork, making Loftia not just a game but a social canvas where players collectively shape the world.
For co-founders Michael Su and Martina Qin, Loftia is a deeply personal project. They left behind corporate careers in 2022 to pursue their creative vision, building Loftia from the ground up while documenting their journey online. Their transparency and genuine ion have turned curious onlookers into devoted fans. The players, affectionately called “Loftians,” have played an active role in shaping the game through and suggestions.
“Loftia is our love letter to the classic online worlds that brought so many of us together,” Su and Qin shared. “There’s something magical about the nostalgic charm of early online games — how they connected people and sparked lifelong friendships. With Loftia, and now with the Neighborhoods feature, we want to recreate that magic for a new generation.”
With its enchanting solarpunk aesthetic, innovative social features, and a development process rooted in community engagement, Loftia is far more than just another MMO. It’s a shared dream coming to life — one neighborhood at a time. Now available to wishlist on Steam, Loftia is poised to redefine cozy online gaming for years to come.