Kickstarter and classic role-playing games go together like gin and tonic. Many of the old-style RPGs that go up on the crowdfunding platform typically pull in enough to meet their goal. Finally, one of the successfully funded titles has a release date.
In April, developer Harebrained Schemes launched a Kickstarter to fund the development of Shadowrun Returns, a 2D RPG update of the classic cyberpunk fantasy series for PC. The company set a $400,000 goal and ended up bringing in over $1.8 million.
Today, the studio revealed the title is due out in June. Fans that didn’t secure a copy through the crowdfunding campaign can now preorder it through Harebrain Schemes’ website. The studio is offering a $15 basic edition with just the game, a $30 Deluxe version with the soundtrack, and $75 Collector’s Edition with extra in-game content.
June 5th: The AI Audit in NYC
Join us next week in NYC to engage with top executive leaders, delving into strategies for auditing AI models to ensure fairness, optimal performance, and ethical compliance across diverse organizations. Secure your attendance for this exclusive invite-only event.
Harebrained is also working on fulfilling its backer rewards. If you’re a backer, you should receive an email telling you how to ensure you get everything due to you. More details are available on the studio’s website.
