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Everything you need to know about ATG: Kish Simulator, the indie driving and lifestyle sim.

If you ask a "petrolhead" what their hobby is, they would most probably say "Project Cars". Did you see what I did there? This is Around The Ground, a project. A car project, by a person named Dan. And this is the Kish version of the project.

This software project is all Dan's. He has a wish to create the best product possible. He invites you to join him in this journey. You can find him on twitter as @ATG_Simulator.

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Around The Ground: Kish

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about what ATG: Kish is, where it's going, and why it exists.

What is it?
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It is a driving simulator. Think of it as a lifestyle simulator as well. You get to drive dream cars, live in a luxury house, chillax, and explore the island.

The island of Kish is a Persian island and it has never been simulated before.

When will it be ready?
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There are no plans as of now. You can check out the Trello board for more info. The island is 2x bigger than GTA V's map. GIS data from Nokia, Microsoft, Yahoo and Google were used to model the island.

Map comparison: GTA V vs ATG Kish Island size

Map size comparison: GTA V vs Kish Island

Here is the full map of ATG Kish as modelled in-engine:

Full map of ATG: Kish Island in Unity

Full map of ATG Kish Island, Unity engine view

Where will it be released?
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It will be released on Steam for PC. There are also plans for an Android application.

How much does it cost?
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It is free to play.

Who can enjoy playing it?
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This software is not for younger people. It is a very realistic simulator. It is not an arcade game.

Why this project is made?
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Dan is a computer science engineering student and he made this project as a hobby.

Which innovative features does it have?
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  • New Customization Engine
  • PostFX
  • Mod support (add custom cars and car parts)
  • Granular Sound Synthesis Engine
  • Dynamic water-drop windshield FX (world's first for Unity)
  • Online marketplaces integration (planned)
  • XR (Extended Reality) support (planned)
How come the logo looks like that?
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Everything is designed by Dan. The explanation is in the image below:

ATG: Kish logo design explanation

ATG: Kish logo, design explained

Is this a sponsored project?
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No. This is a passion project. Dan has literally emptied his bank account for this project. He would love to have a publisher or a sponsor. No copyrighted materials are used. This project is completely indie and is not a paid promotion.

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Important Note This software is solely designed as a CV/Resume. THIS IS A PASSION-PROJECT. There are no plans for finishing it/sharing it. Thanks for reading. No copyrighted materials are used. This project is completely indie and is not a paid promotion.