RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window
A once-famous Kickstarter RPG, abandoned for years, resurfaces with a 2031 finish date—reviving old debates about game development timelines.
Quick answers
What is *Project Phoenix*?
A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) announced in 2013, funded via Kickstarter with $1 million, and now set for a 2031 release after years of silence.
Why did the developer go silent for seven years?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact reasons, but past criticism has centered on prolonged delays and lack of communication with backers.
Will the game be different from its original 2013 pitch?
No details on changes have been confirmed, but the 18-year development timeline suggests potential updates to mechanics, art, or scope.
The brief
The developer behind *Project Phoenix*, a Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) that raised $1 million on Kickstarter in 2013, has announced the project will finally release in 2031. The team, which went silent for seven years after initial delays, has resumed work and provided an updated timeline for completion.
Coverage emphasizes the project’s long development cycle and the developer’s acknowledgment of past criticism. Outlets including *GamesRadar+*, *TheGamer*, and *Kotaku* highlight the rarity of a Kickstarter-funded game taking nearly two decades to reach completion, while *Video Games Chronicle* notes the developer’s admission of deserving backlash for the prolonged silence.
What to watch next: Whether the developer will provide further updates on gameplay, funding status, or team changes. Speculation may also arise about whether the game’s design has evolved significantly since its original 2013 pitch.
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The reporting (5)
- Project Phoenix Returns After Seven Years of Silence games.gg · 45d ago
- 13 years after raising $1 million on Kickstarter, dev of infamous JRPG breaks silence to say work will continue through 2031 GamesRadar+ · 45d ago
- A Kickstarter Which Raised $1 Million Then Went Silent For Seven Years Is Back, Planning To Finish Production In 2031 TheGamer · 45d ago
- Creator of infamous $1m Kickstarter Project Phoenix says he ‘deserved the backlash’ Video Games Chronicle · 45d ago
- RPG Announced In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window Kotaku · 45d ago
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