KickTraq

With the Stokadi unlocked by our Kickstarter stretch goals, the hoped-for launch set of species is complete! We’ve mentioned before that we aimed at a “breakfast club” set of characters: a bubbly one and a big jock, a slacker and a mischievous... (Read More)

Stars Reach, Raph Koster’s grand sci-fi MMORPG sandbox adventure, has officially funded on Kickstarter this afternoon, soaring past $739,000 in crowdfunding with over 5,200 backers – far more than the $200,000 the team at Playable Worlds originally asked for. (The campaign will probably go up a bit more as people wiggle their pledges around in the period after the ending.) [Update: As of 3/27, the numbers look to have settled at 5,329 backers and $753,438.] (Read More)

Hey Travellers, We’re heading into the final stretch! Our Kickstarter campaign ends TOMORROW at 12PM PST, and we’ve got something special for the true adventurers out there. We’ve just unlocked two last minute tiers available now through the... (Read More)

I actually wasn't quite sure if Stars Reach would make their next stretch goal on the MMORPG's Kickstarter campaign. The last time I wrote about an interview the team did, there were just a few days left in the campaign and incoming funds had slowed to the point that I didn't know if they'd get the last $50K or so they needed. Turns out, they made it and still have about a day to go. I'm thinking they won't make their last 2 stretch goals, but hey, raising over 3 times what they asked for is certainly impressive. (Read More)

Congratulations on the massive $650,000 milestone! That’s huge. We’ve watched you during playtests and we’re going to make a huge upgrade to the building system, enabling primitive shapes to let you assemble items in wild new ways, varied props... (Read More)

Backers, you did it! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve officially hit $600,000, unlocking the Fae, one of the most mysterious and captivating species in Stars Reach! The Fae have been woven into the fabric of our universe since its... (Read More)

When you’re indulging in some eye candy with MMORPGs, don’t neglect the equally delectable ear candy that’s the product of hard work by the team’s composers and sound designers. This is the message of Stars Reach’s Kurt Larson as he discusses all of the audio work being put into the upcoming sandbox, including voice-overs and background music. (Read More)

We know you have questions about Stars Reach, how it works, what makes it unique, and why we’re building it together. That’s why we’re launching Q&Raph, a video series where Raph Koster dives deep into the vision, design, and future of the... (Read More)

The Stars Reach community is growing fast, and it’s time for our first-ever Community Goal! If we hit 5,000 backers on Kickstarter, we’ll unlock a Cinnamon Bun Hairstyle for all players in Stars Reach! That means every player gets this iconic... (Read More)

The Stars Reach Kickstarter continues to climb since its debut last week, as Playable Worlds has now pulled in over $550,000 from players eager to jump into the MMO sandbox. And that $550,000 mark is no random number: It’s the threshold for the latest stretch goal unlock, which just so happens to be the guild alliance system. (Read More)

Thanks to your incredible support, we’re excited to announce that Guild Alliances have been unlocked! 🌟 In Stars Reach, guilds aren’t just about numbers. They’re about strategy, identity, and forging meaningful relationships across the... (Read More)

Smugglers, this one’s for you!  Due to overwhelming community feedback, we’re introducing the Solo Smuggler Tier: a lifetime opportunity to carve out your own legend in Stars Reach! 💰 Solo Smuggler Tier – $1,050Solo, But Never Caught –... (Read More)

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve unlocked another stretch goal! An entirely new species for Stars Reach at launch: The Hyugons! 🌌 We always knew we wanted a species inspired by classic sci-fi’s “Greens” and “Grays,” but with... (Read More)

We have now posted an in-depth article on the visual evolution of the Hansian playable species! You can read it on the Stars Reach website, along with other recent articles on audio design and object customization. We are standing by with a similar... (Read More)

We’re adding new systems to the crafting process that will allow for intricate customization of crafted items. This includes color, textures, item descriptions, and more, giving artisans the ability to make their creations truly unique. But this... (Read More)

There have been questions raised about what is "Early Access"? and what is “Head Start"?, so we wanted to clarify. Our Phases of Development: Pre-Alpha: The period from six months ago that continues until the game is ready to launch into Early... (Read More)

You asked, we listened!  Many of you have been requesting a 2X Traveler Tier, just like we have for other pledge levels - so we’ve added one! 🌎 2X Traveller Tier 🕊️ Early Bird (100 available) - $350 💰 Regular Price - $475 And since the... (Read More)

Wow! That was FAST! It feels like we were just celebrating our funding goal, and now you've already smashed our first Stretch Goal! Thanks to your support, we’ve officially hit $350,000, which means… the Hansian species has been unlocked! The... (Read More)

We've heard your voices! 📣 To give our Asia-Pacific community a fair shot at early bird pricing, we will be releasing a limited set of early bird packages at 6 PM Pacific today.Here’s what’s coming: 25x additional Early Bird slots for... (Read More)

We are beyond thrilled here at Playable Worlds!  We launched our Kickstarter at 8:05 AM Pacific, and within an hour, we had already hit our $200,000 initial goal, and rocketed to the #2 product globally on KS. We are deeply humbled and grateful for... (Read More)