State of CORE: January 2025

CORE: Improvements are on the Way

From Matt Windt, VP of Product:

TO THE GLORIOUS CREW,

In an effort to return the passion you have all shared with us around CORE, I wanted to acknowledge the struggles and address how we are focused on improvements. Our application is integral to your product experience with Glorious, whether in the Windows operating system or MacOS, and it is vastly not meeting the promise of performance and quality we make to you.

At Glorious, we have made this our top priority. We have taken serious action to reorganize our engineering and quality assurance teams to vastly improve the quality and performance. We have prioritized our improvements based on listening to your honest feedback across multiple social platforms.

We are currently working on the foundational architecture of the application with the goal of drastically improving the stability and performance of CORE, along with improving the speed at which we can implement improvements and new features. In parallel, we are wrapping up development and quality testing on the firmware updater across all products; improving the reporting of status and improving the overall update process. Once the re-engineering of the architecture of CORE is complete and thoroughly quality tested, we will begin to work in phases on improving the functionality and UI design of the features of the GMMK 3 keyboard. These improvements will inform the solutions for all future new hardware products, and will also be applied across all of our current categories of hardware products.

As our improved quality assurance process on our improvements concludes, we will begin to release these as updates available to all users with improved public release notes.

The Glorious team cannot express to all our current and future users how much we appreciate all of your dedication to the brand and insisting on our improvements.

Introducing Aaron Smith, Social Media & Community Manager:

Hello Glorious community! My name is Aaron Smith, and I’m thrilled to officially introduce myself as your new Social Media & Community Manager here at Glorious. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with some incredible communities in the gaming and tech space, and now, I’m beyond excited to join the Glorious team and this amazing community. From epic product launches to celebrating your creative setups, I can’t wait to work with all of you to make our community stronger than ever.

At Glorious, we take pride in creating products that elevate your gaming experience. My role is all about being the bridge between our passionate community and our team. I’ll be working closely with all of you to ensure your voices are not only heard but also reflected in everything we do. I’ll be diving into discussions, sharing updates, running game nights, and helping celebrate all the things that make this community Glorious.

Bringing Your Voice Forward:

One of my top priorities is amplifying your voices within the company. Whether it’s feedback, ideas, or even the occasional “hey, can we fix this?” moment, I want you to know that your opinions matter. Our community is the heart of Glorious, and your input helps shape the direction we take. From your suggestions for new products to creative solutions that improve the ones you already love, you’re a vital part of what makes Glorious great. My virtual door is always open. Whether you’re sharing ideas, pointing out issues, or just stopping by to chat.

Community Testing Program: 

I’m excited to announce our new Community Testing Program. A program for our most engaged community members to test our newest version of our CORE software before its public release. This is your chance to get hands-on and provide feedback that will directly shape the final product.

As part of this testing program, you’ll play a key role in helping us fine-tune the software. It’s a unique opportunity to gain an insider’s look at our process and be a part of something truly Glorious.

Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved!

Community Game Nights:

Game Nights are all about bringing our community together to celebrate the joy of gaming! Whether you're here for some friendly competition, epic co-op missions, or just pure fun, these events are designed to create unforgettable moments with fellow gamers. Expect exciting matches, trivia, giveaways, and plenty of surprises along the way!

But it’s not just about the games—it’s about building friendships, sharing laughs, and taking a break to connect with others who love gaming as much as you do. Keep an eye on our socials for all the details about our first Game Night of the year.