RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window
A notorious Kickstarter project from 2013 has resurfaced, announcing a revised completion date of 2031.
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The brief
The developer of Project Phoenix, a JRPG that raised $1 million via Kickstarter in 2013, has broken a seven-year silence. The creator has announced that work on the game will continue through 2031.
Coverage from GamesRadar+, Kotaku, TheGamer, and Video Games Chronicle emphasizes the long delay and the project's reputation as an infamous Kickstarter. The creator of the project has stated that he deserved the backlash resulting from the project's history.
Future developments center on the production timeline leading up to the 2031 release window.
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Quick answers
How much money did Project Phoenix raise?
The project raised $1 million on Kickstarter.
When is the game expected to be finished?
Production is planned to finish in 2031.
How long was the developer silent before this update?
The developer went silent for seven years.
Coverage (4)
- 13 years after raising $1 million on Kickstarter, dev of infamous JRPG breaks silence to say work will continue through 2031 GamesRadar+ · 10h ago
- A Kickstarter Which Raised $1 Million Then Went Silent For Seven Years Is Back, Planning To Finish Production In 2031 TheGamer · 10h ago
- Creator of infamous $1m Kickstarter Project Phoenix says he ‘deserved the backlash’ Video Games Chronicle · 10h ago
- RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window Kotaku · 10h ago
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