Brit, Kiwo, RT, and others from the Twitch platform secured the first batch of trial quotas for the new game "SCP: 5K." This news was something the platform had no intention of hiding. On the contrary, the moment they confirmed it, they pushed the announcement out with full force.
After all, this was an unprecedented promotional opportunity, one that might never come again! These were among the very few early-access trial slots in the entire world. Just imagining it was enough to understand how many players would be drawn in by this opportunity alone. With such momentum, the platform had a real chance to rise to the very peak of the internet in one move.
Under the pull of such a dazzling prospect, it wasn't just the executives and shareholders of the Twitch platform who were excited; even the ordinary employees couldn't hide their joy, because when the company thrives, their benefits and opportunities naturally grow along with it. And now, the entire platform was alive with energy.
Kiwo, RT, Vale, Plumbella, and other top streamers had already gone live. And without exception, every single one of them had their focus locked onto the newly released "SCP: 5K." Smiles spread across their faces. Genuine smiles, the kind that hadn't appeared in a long time. Because this time, they weren't just working; they were about to explore an unknown world.
After all, compared to "Containment Breach," the games they had been streaming before felt dull and lifeless. Over time, repetition had drained the excitement from those titles. But no matter how bored they were, work was still work; they had no choice but to keep going.
Now, everything was different. They had a brand-new choice, and that choice was "SCP: 5K"! A game created by the same powerhouse team behind "Containment Breach," a team whose reputation alone guaranteed quality. No one doubted it, which meant the world within this game would undoubtedly be grand, mysterious, and breathtaking. Irresistibly so.
In their mind, streaming was no longer just a job; it had become something to truly enjoy. Because what could be better than immersing yourself in a game world while working? Even setting work aside, from a player's perspective alone, experiencing a game from this production team wasn't just "playing." It was savoring the experience. Something other games simply couldn't compare to.
Time passed, minute by minute.
After receiving the game files, the platform immediately began preparing for the upcoming stream. Promotional efforts exploded across the internet. Every major online platform was flooded with their campaigns. For example:
[Massive Release! "SCP: 5K" streaming begins soon!]
Or:
[Five top streamers unite! Venture into an unknown world together!!]
And also:
[Don't miss it! The latest masterpiece from the creators of Containment Breach, click now!]
Slogans like these spread like wildfire, reaching every corner of the web. It was clear the Platform had spared no expense for this wave, and the investment paid off.
Countless netizens flooded in, pouring onto the platform, eager to watch the stream. In a remarkably short time, traffic on the Twitch platform skyrocketed to an all-time high. And it still hadn't peaked. The numbers continued to climb, rising higher and higher. No one could say where the true limit lay…
As for the official stream time, the platform had already finalized their plan, three o'clock in the afternoon, only about an hour after receiving the game files. In truth, they had considered waiting until the evening, but they weren't the only ones with early access. To avoid losing traffic to competitors, they chose to go live as soon as possible.
Fortunately, the timing didn't pose much of a problem. Unless someone was truly unavailable, most viewers would find a way, whether on their computers or phones, to tune in. The platform's boss was confident.
During the stream of "SCP: 5K," traffic would reach yet another historic peak. He couldn't help but feel grateful to the development team. Grateful for creating such an incredible game.
Meanwhile, inside Andrew's apartment.
Andrew sat at his computer desk, casually sipping water, a faint smile playing on his lips as he stared at the screen, and displayed before him was the Twitch platform page.
That's right, even he was waiting for the stream to begin. Even though it is a part of his side, watching others experience it brought a unique kind of satisfaction. Especially when Brit and the others were clearly enjoying themselves so much.
Still, as he waited, his thoughts drifted elsewhere…
"The Sonozaki Twins…" Andrew murmured softly.
Earlier, while browsing forums, he had noticed their private messages. They had reached out multiple times. Their messages were simple but sincere. They wanted to know the hiring requirements of the development team. They hoped for a chance to interview. To join.
Through their words, Andrew could feel it clearly, a deep admiration for the team and its work. It wasn't superficial. They genuinely wanted to be part of it.
Andrew couldn't help but feel that their sincerity was real. But the reality was the company didn't even have a proper office building yet, and hiring staff simply wasn't practical at this stage.
Andrew pressed his lips together slightly. After a moment of thought, he set the matter aside for now. "Let's wait… The pre-sale has just begun. Once the funds come in and the office is established… then we'll think about expansion."
He leaned back slightly, eyes returning to the screen, waiting for the world of "SCP: 5K" to truly unfold.