Introduction

School of Dragons is a mobile MMORPG set in the world of DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon, one of the most globally recognizable animated franchises. The game lets players train dragons, explore iconic Viking islands, and undertake quests with characters from the movie series.

Juego Studios served as a core co-development partner, building multiplayer systems, quest pipelines, open-world mechanics, 3D content, and LiveOps features to support millions of players across mobile platforms.

Engagement Model :

Co-Development + LiveOps

Game Engine :

Unity3D

Genre :

MMORPG / RPG Adventure

Art Style :

3D Stylized

Platforms :

Mobile (iOS & Android)

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Challenges

Expanding a global movie IP into a scalable, high-engagement mobile RPG experience.

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Multiplayer Core: Implementing matchmaking, lobbies, and real-time player sync across mobile networks.

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Quest Complexity: Supporting dragon training, racing, exploration, and branching narrative missions.

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Open-World Scaling: Optimizing 30+ explorable islands from the How to Train Your Dragon universe.

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3D Optimization: Delivering stylized visuals that run smoothly across varied mobile devices.

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Franchise Accuracy: Maintaining alignment with DreamWorks’ characters, environments, and lore.

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LiveOps Continuity: Deploying events, rewards, and content drops without disrupting gameplay.

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Solutions

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Multiplayer Systems: Built matchmaking, lobby logic, real-time sync, and session management.

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Quest Framework: Implemented training, racing, exploration loops, and narrative-driven missions.

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World Expansion: Added 30+ islands including Berk, Meathead Island, and franchise-specific zones.

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NPC Branching Dialogues: Developed dialogue trees with character-driven choices and outcomes.

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Optimized 3D Visuals: Created stylized assets with LOD, batching, and efficient shader management.

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Leaderboards & Unlockables: Added rankings, movie character unlocks, and progression systems.

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LiveOps Support: Managed ongoing feature updates, events, and player engagement cycles.

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Implementation

Bringing dragons, quests, and open-world exploration to mobile through Unity3D.

  • Open-World Mechanics: Designed exploration systems across 30+ islands with interactive hotspots.
  • Dragon Systems: Built training, leveling, stats progression, and customization workflows.
  • Quest Integration: Added mission flows, racing challenges, story events, and exploration tasks.
  • 3D Stylized Art: Created optimized dragon models, Viking environments, and cinematic visuals.
  • Character Unlocks: Integrated movie characters for progression-based rewards and story enhancement.
  • Educational Modules: Embedded science-based gameplay and problem-solving mini-games.

Results and Impact

Global Franchise Success

Strengthened one of DreamWorks’ most popular IPs with a scalable mobile RPG.

Massive Player Base

Millions of players across 80+ countries engaged in quests, training, and multiplayer.

High-Quality 3D Experience

Stylized visuals and optimized performance elevated immersion on mobile devices.

Long-Term LiveOps Growth

New content, characters, and events kept the player community highly active.

Conclusion

School of Dragons demonstrates how a major entertainment franchise can successfully expand into mobile MMORPG experiences with the right co-development partner. By building core systems, optimizing 3D content, and supporting ongoing LiveOps cycles, Juego Studios helped create a long-lasting, globally successful RPG that brought the world of Berk to life for millions of fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Co-development provides specialized engineering, art, and LiveOps resources while allowing the IP owner to maintain creative control. This accelerates delivery while ensuring brand accuracy.

Unity enables efficient cross-platform deployment, strong open-world workflows, and optimized 3D rendering. It also supports scalable multiplayer features essential for MMORPG gameplay.

We combine asset optimization, LOD workflows, batching, and targeted shader profiles. These ensure stable performance across both high-end and budget devices.

LiveOps enables recurring events, timed rewards, and new content drops. These maintain engagement, extend the game’s lifecycle, and support continuous revenue growth.

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