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MMORPG AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity pulled in almost $800,000 on Kickstarter in less than a day
Artix Entertainment's MMORPG AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity rapidly surpassed its Kickstarter goal, raising nearly $800,000 in less than a day, with a minimal $1 initial ask. The funds will support the ground-up rebuild of the original AdventureQuest Worlds with mobile compatibility and redesigned features. Backers quickly unlocked all stretch goals, indicating strong community support for the project.
Darkhaven lets you design your own legendary in-game for $10k
Moonbeast Studios has introduced a new $10,000 USD Kickstarter tier for their upcoming Action RPG, Darkhaven, allowing backers to collaborate with developers on designing a legendary in-game item. This initiative follows a successful Steam Next Fest demo that significantly boosted the game's Kickstarter campaign and wishlists. The developers are collaborating with streamer Zizaran on this and other game design aspects.
The Legend of Khiimori Early Access
Mindscape and Aesir Interactive have launched Early Access for The Legend of Khiimori, a crowdfunded action-adventure game. Players take on the role of a courier rider navigating the 13th-century inspired 'untamed land'.
‘I’m getting to build the game of my dreams’: Star Citizen’s Chris Roberts talks money and cynicism
Cloud Imperium Games' Chris Roberts discussed the long development and significant crowdfunding of Star Citizen and Squadron 42 in a recent interview. He addressed the project's nearly billion-dollar funding, 14 years of development, and the challenges of building custom engine solutions. Roberts defended the project against accusations of being a scam, stating that the game is playable and he is building his dream game.
Make My MMO: Epitome made $661K on Kickstarter, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II
The AI-driven MMORPG Epitome successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising approximately $661,000 from over 20,000 backers. Meanwhile, Elite Dangerous unveiled the Kestrel Mk II ship in early access, and various other crowdfunded MMOs like Pantheon, Star Citizen, and Project Gorgon provided updates on their development progress and upcoming patches.
AI-fueled MMORPG Epitome adds PvP dueling and random dungeon portals as it wraps up Kickstarter
The AI-fueled MMORPG Epitome has successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising $661,000 and unlocking several stretch goals including flying mounts and a pet system. The playable pre-alpha build received updates introducing PvP dueling and random dungeon portals. The game's developer, Epitome P.S.A., confirmed that the test build will remain online and that backer rewards are exclusive to the crowdfunding drive.
BIT.TRIP Runner Dev Needs Your Help To Bring Remake To Switch 2
Choice Provisions, the developer behind BIT.TRIP Runner, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the port of its remake, BIT.TRIP Rerunner, to the Nintendo Switch 2. The campaign aims to raise $50,000, with current pledges at over $16,000. The developer stated the original Nintendo Switch could not run the game at the desired performance level.
Kerbal Space Program spiritual successor Kitten Space Agency now has a Linux version
Kitten Space Agency, a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program, has released an early Linux version. While still in development and requiring workarounds, the developers are seeking contributions to continue Linux integration. The game has received over $136,000 in crowdfunding.
Indie game developer Marcus Clarke talks career change and Overmorrow - Doctors of Gaming
Indie game developer Marcus Clarke discusses his career transition from Sumo Digital, where he worked on Sackboy: A Big Adventure, to solo development with his upcoming exploration adventure game, Overmorrow. Clarke highlights the challenges of managing marketing and development as a one-person team, the rewarding aspects of building an open community, and the unique 30-day reset mechanic in Overmorrow. He is also seeking funding for the game through a Kickstarter campaign, with a planned release in late 2022 on Steam.
