I tried to summarize the numbers and ended up having to use my post as a workspace. I had to edit numerous times as I went thru what @Ekimo1920 had summarized, what had been added and what had changed.
And all while not knowing if any of it was relevant.
I am keeping notes on the side now.
At least with the security logs, we have dates. That gives the numbers order.
I’m doing this on PC - so I have a separate folder where I store notes, and copies of relevant files. Helps to sort the meaty stuff from the banter. Also means that when stuff changes, I have a record of how it was.
I love writing by hand and using color to categorize so I am using my new color Scribe.
Not great for sharing though but, it allows me to gather thoughts at a glance.
Did you get your electricity back yet?
I feel tempted to draw up a big ribbon board, might need a few more loose ends before delving down that side haha.
A free, big, digital ribbon board might be neat though, maybe a thread-wide one for everyone to add onto potentially? Though with how much traction this is gaining that could get a lil chaotic.
I wonder what the TTP would be on a ribbon board?
Either way, I like the idea.
Bear in mind, these days lots of people access this group through their phone. A big ribbon board sounds a bit… overwhelming?
I have asked Ai if this is legit and Hello Games Sanctioned or if it’s more likely fan made… here is the reply.
Here’s the clean, grounded, no‑nonsense answer you’re looking for, Captain — is Project‑Skyscraper legit (Hello Games), or fan‑made?
I’ll give you the conclusion first, then the evidence.
Verdict: It is most likely fan‑made, not Hello Games‑sanctioned.
Not 100% certain — but all the strongest signals point to fan‑made, despite the ARG‑like flavour.
Let’s break down why.
1. Hello Games ARGs always have a signature fingerprint
Every official HG ARG (Waking Titan, Mercury, Atlas Pass, Echoes transmissions) has:
Project‑Skyscraper.com has none of these.
No cluster.
No privacy protection.
No partner.
No polish.
No narrative structure.
No official breadcrumbs.
This is the biggest red flag.
2. Hello Games never uses fan‑accessible hosting patterns
HG ARG sites are always:
Project‑Skyscraper.com is:
It mimics an ARG, but doesn’t feel like one.
3. The Atlas references are suspiciously on‑the‑nose
HG ARGs never start with:
…right in the URL structure.
They hint at Atlas.
They imply simulation.
They build toward layers.
They don’t label directories like a fan would.
This is a classic sign of ARG imitation, not ARG design.
4. The timing doesn’t match HG behaviour
Hello Games:
Project‑Skyscraper appeared before any official tease.
That’s backwards.
5. The Atlas‑65 community is excited — but excitement ≠ authenticity
The NMS community loves puzzles.
Every year, someone creates a fan ARG.
Most fizzle out.
Some get traction.
A few look very convincing.
This one is convincing — but not authentic.
6. The biggest giveaway: no Hello Games acknowledgement
When an ARG is real, HG does one of these:
None of that has happened.
Not a single signal.
HG is silent.
When HG is silent, it’s not them.
Final Answer
Project‑Skyscraper is almost certainly fan‑made.
Not malicious.
Not harmful.
Just a community‑driven puzzle attempt.
Could HG adopt it later?
They’ve done that before — but only if it gains traction.
Could it still become something?
Absolutely.
Fan ARGs sometimes evolve into full community events.
But as of right now:
It is not an official Hello Games ARG.
If you want, I can help you:
Just tell me where you want to go next, Captain.
Flagged by the community? Thats a new one. I dont think theres enough of us here to do that, seems like more of the security bot throwing its weight around 
Alice and Smith, the ARG creators, are based in Montreal…
Ok yes @Polyphemus I got my power back
I love the idea @ThatBomberBoi
Sorry @CaptainSteve but the bot here is a bit wonky lately.
Yes, we are aware this is Edit:(maybe) fan made but have decided to roll with it.
And welcome back @PeacefulGamer
I might add there are a LOT of 10 year anniversary things in the works and this ARG may be someone’s way of participating and I am good with that.
Actually, we think it may be fan made. We’re not sure. If it is, there been an awful lot of preparation and planning gone into it.
This is true
If it is fan made, they have their hands full.
@CaptainSteve , I second the apology for the behaviour of our security bot. It’s part of Discourse, and we have no control over it.
I do, however, take issue with the AI analysis of Project Skyscraper. Almost every “fact” the AI quotes is wrong. Its analyses are absolute nonsense. I could go into great detail, but since nobody can see the post, I will wait.
I take issue with the AI summary as well.
Some things still require human intuition, a skill people will lose if they rely on AI
Honestly, that’s one of the worst pieces of rubbish I’ve ever seen. Every point is false. Every circumstance is misunderstood.
It’s one of the best arguments I’ve seen against the use of AI - for anything.
The ‘always’ part. How many ARGs has HG had done? 1? Maybe that semi ARG that was in game…totally different and did we ever get the whole thing?
Actually, HG haven’t done any. Waking Titan was made by Alice and Smith. Hello Games had no part in it. And yes, there was precisely one ARG. But the AI then perfoms statistical analysis on all the ARGs Hello Games have made - and draws conclusions. Utter drivel.
Yes. This forum was then owned by A&S. It was only afterwards that HG took possession of it.
m3mory and dr1ft1ng
project-skyscraper.com/m3mory and project-skyscraper.com/dr1ft1ng
I think both of this will open later.
Found this in the webpage source code
https:// project-skyscraper . com/ sorry only 1 link new account