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"Crowdfunding is fundamentally a marketing and a community exercise" – What developers need to know about funding a game with Kickstarter in 2026
Crowdfunding, particularly on platforms like Kickstarter, remains a viable, albeit challenging, method for game developers to secure partial funding and build community. While headline figures have decreased since 2015, 2025 saw $26 million raised across 443 successful projects, with 55 exceeding $100,000. Success now requires a near-complete game, significant marketing, and an engaged audience, shifting crowdfunding's focus from a funding source to a marketing and community exercise.
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Takes The Mowing Business To America
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, expanding the lawn care business to the USA. Developed and published by Skyhook Games, the sequel features new locations, equipment, a rebuilt grass system, and introduces business management elements like employee hiring and an explorable headquarters.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 21 to 25
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between September 21 and 25. The list includes titles such as CONTROL, Dune: Awakening, EA SPORTS FC 27, and many more, with details on platforms and release dates.
Go With The Mow! Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches First Playable Demo for Steam Next Fest
Skyhook Games has released the first playable demo for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo allows players to experience new grass technology and the leaf blower mechanic. Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 is set to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 takes to Kickstarter with the lushest virtual grass I've ever seen
Skyhook Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, which has already surpassed its funding goal. The sequel introduces new tools like strimmers and leaf blowers, and features significantly improved grass rendering with added flowers and weeds. The game is slated for a 2026 release on PC.
Evening Crowdfunding
Skyhook Games Studio Ltd has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, the sequel to their popular lawn care simulation game. The new installment will feature new US locations and introduce leaf blowing gameplay mechanics.
Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Kickstarter Campaign Launches Today – Stretch Goals Include Switch 2 Release & Bonus In-Game Content
Skyhook Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, aiming to raise £15,000 with stretch goals including a Nintendo Switch 2 release and bonus in-game content. The simulation game is planned for release on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S later in 2026, featuring new grass technology and a leaf blower.
