Raph Koster's Stars Reach has launched its $200,000 crowdfunding campaign, resembling Star Wars Galaxies 2, promising a living galaxy sandbox MMORPG with dynamic planets and player-driven economy.
The campaign is set to run until March 26th, aiming for early access by year-end and a full launch in 2026.
Playable Worlds clarifies the Kickstarter aims to demonstrate market interest rather than solely fund development, with backers having various pledge options including test access, property passes, and planet ownership tiers.
The game has already been in pre-alpha since last summer with funding secured from investors.
Developers plan to showcase the game on Twitch with lead devs streaming throughout the day, including appearances from Raph Koster.
Stars Reach received strong praise and anticipation in the MMO community, with coverage highlighting its unique features and development progress.
The Kickstarter has already surpassed $160,000 within the initial period, indicating significant interest and potential for stretch goals to be announced.