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RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window

The creator of Project Phoenix, a Kickstarter project that raised $1 million in 2013, has broken a seven-year silence to announce a 2031 release window.

By · Published July 9, 2026  22:46 UTC · Updated July 10, 2026  09:32 UTC

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The developer of Project Phoenix broke a seven-year silence regarding the JRPG, which originally raised $1 million on Kickstarter. The creator acknowledged that he deserved the backlash and stated that work will continue through 2031.

Production is planned to finish by that time.

Epilogue added 111d ago, after coverage quieted.

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How much money did Project Phoenix raise?

The project raised $1 million on Kickstarter.

When is the game expected to be finished?

The developer plans to finish production in 2031.

How long was the developer silent before this update?

According to coverage, the project had been silent for seven years.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: The creator of Project Phoenix, a Kickstarter project that raised $1 million in 2013, has broken a seven-year silence to announce a 2031 release window.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Project Phoenix, a JRPG originally announced in 2013, is returning to production. After raising $1 million on Kickstarter and remaining silent for seven years, the developer has stated that work on the title will continue through 2031.

Coverage from Kotaku, GamesRadar+, and TheGamer emphasizes the long gap in communication and the project's status as an infamous Kickstarter. Video Games Chronicle reports that the creator of the project acknowledged he deserved the backlash resulting from the silence.

Future developments involve the project's production phase as the developer works toward the 2031 completion date.

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