<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Lionhearts, a medieval strategy MMO created by indie studio Credenzio, has launched a Kickstarter campaign offering various buy-ins.Players can shape history by leading armies, building empires, and rising in player-driven hierarchies within the game.The Kickstarter emphasizes historical authenticity, player-driven politics, trade, housing, territorial conquest, and player-run kingdoms.The campaign has raised over $50,000 out of a $100,000 goal with 160 backers and 28 days remaining.While the game is not labeled an MMO, it features single-shard persistence with PvP gameplay and thousands of players.The developers claim ethical monetization without pay-to-win elements but offer rewards like land, titles, and in-game advantages for donors.Backers can receive items such as extra favor, gold, weapons, housing spaces, decor, and lordships for contributions.For $10,000, players can start the game as the Duke of a duchy with substantial in-game currency.A pre-alpha demo is planned for Q1 of the following year by the developers.