"Smuta" Game and "Smutnoe Vremya" Educational Apps Hit 1 Million Downloads

The historical action RPG "Smuta" and its associated free educational apps, "Smutnoe Vremya," have been downloaded over one million times, according to developer Cyberia Nova. This milestone is a significant achievement for the project, which has faced its share of criticism. The download figures exclude installations in over 1,500 computer clubs where the game is available. Reaching one million downloads was a key condition for continued state funding, according to a TASS report citing Cyberia Nova's press service. “One million downloads was one of the main conditions for receiving state funding... Today, we’ve passed this mark and completed a difficult but important task... 'Smuta' is a whole world, and we will continue to work on the game.” - Alexey Kopcev, Cyberia Nova CEO. The educational modules, which focus on the architecture, daily life, and customs of ancient Russian cities, have contributed significantly to the download numbers. Furthermore, ima…