Make My MMO: Stars Reachs prospects, Squadron 42s postponements


Welcome back to Make My MMO, MOP’s long-running column where we keep track of crowdfunded MMOs, both brand-new titles just starting their campaigns and older games long past their fundraising!

Raph Koster sandbox Stars Reach officially launched into early access a few weeks back, and it’s been… let’s call it uppy-downy. At launch, it struggled with server issues, but thus far it’s pumped out several patches and reassured players that it’s not throwing in the towel in spite of its smol playerbase.

Next, I’m sorry to remind you that Star Citizen spinoff Squadron 42 got another delay; it turns out it won’t make its 2026 release because of GTA6. Of course, this game has been delayed for over 10 years already, so there’s always some excuse, right?

Meanwhile, Legends of Aria is back, again, homing in on a September 10th launch of its new “Eternal” reboot, The Guild: Ren Faire’d raised almost $7M in its successful Kickstarter, and Project Gorgon undertook a big server merge and patch.

Read on for more on what’s been up with MMO crowdfunding over the last few weeks, plus our roundup of all the crowdfunded MMOs we’re following!

It's dead, Jim3001SQ (SMV) – Kickstarterunsuccessful, dev halted in 2018.
Holy crap it launchedAdventureQuest 3D (Artix) – Raised 368k; beta since 2016.
In the development dungeonsAdventureQuest Worlds Infinity (Artix) – Kickstarter – Kickstarter successful. Alpha.
In the development dungeonsAhoy (Capstan) – Kickstarter funded.
Holy crap it launchedAlbion Online (Sandbox) – Launched July 2017, hit Steam May 2018.
In the development dungeonsAnachronia (Starcode) – Kickstarter canceled.
In the development dungeonsAntraxx (Team Antraxx) – Kickstartercanceled.
Holy crap it launchedAscent: The Space Game (Fluffy Kitten) – Successful KS. Launched 2016.
It's dead, JimAshes of Creation (Intrepid Studios) – Successful KS. Early access. Mid-collapse.
It's dead, JimIt's launched, kindaBlast Out(Tarhead Studio) – Kickstarter successful. Aka RUiN. Launched EA but abandoned.
It's dead, JimIt's launched, kindaBook of Travels (Might and Delight) – Kickstarted. Early access but pivoted to offline.
It's launched, kindaBroke Protocol (Cylinder) – Unsuccessful KS. In free early access.
It's launched, kindaCamelot Unchained (City State) – Kickstarter successful. In early access as of 2026.
It's dead, JimCaribbean Conquest (Invenio) – First KS canceled,second ended unsuccessfully.
In the development dungeonsCodename Reality (Orode) – Kickstarter unsuccessful.
It's dead, JimContested Space (Zon) – Kickstarter unsuccessful.
Holy crap it launchedCrowfall (ArtCraft) – Kickstarter successful, Indiegogo. Launched, sold, unlaunched.
In the development dungeonsChronicles of Elyria (Soulbound) – Kickstarter. Much shenanigans.
Holy crap it launchedCity of Heroes Homecoming (Homecoming) – Monthly donation rounds.
In the development dungeonsCity of Titans (Missing Worlds Media) – Successful KS.
In the development dungeonsDarkhaven (Moonbeast). Kickstarter successful.
It's dead, JimDawngate (Studio Wayfinder). Kickstarter successful, but no license.
It's launched, kindaDay of Dragons (Beawesome) – Kickstarter successful.
In the development dungeonsDescent Underground (Descendent Studios) – Successful KS.
In the development dungeonsDestiny’s Sword (2Dogs) – Kickstarter successful June 2019; downgraded.
It's dead, JimDivergence Online (Stained Glass Llama) – Abandoned in early access.
It's dead, JimDogma: Eternal Night
(Prelude Games Factory): Kickstarter. Probably dead.
It's launched, kindaIt's dead, JimDragon of Legends (Thrive Games) – SuccessfulKickstarter.
In the development dungeonsDreamworld(Dreamworld Realities) – SuccessfulKickstarter. Dodgy af. EA. Dead?
Holy crap it launchedIt's dead, JimDual Universe (Novaquark) – Kickstarter funded, launched 2022, MMO sunset 2025.
It's launched, kindaEco (Strange Loop Games) – Funded, now in beta.
In the development dungeonsEdengrad (Huckleberry Games) – Kickstarter funded. Abandoned.
In the development dungeonsEldramoor
(Resolute Games) – Kickstarter funded. Alpha as of April 2026.
Holy crap it launchedElite: Dangerous (Frontier Developments) – Funded and fully launched.
Holy crap it launchedEmbers Adrift(Stormhaven) – Indiegogo. Fka Saga of Lucimia. Launched.
Holy crap it launchedEmpyrion Online (Eleon) – Kickstarter canceled; launched on Steam.
It's dead, JimEndless Trials (Fire Hurts) – Kickstarter canceled.
It's launched, kindaEpic Space (EpicSpace.net)
In the development dungeonsEpitome (Epitome P.S.A.) – Kickstarter successful.
In the development dungeonsEthyrial Echoes of Yore (Gellyberry). Kickstarter canceled.
It's dead, JimEverFeud (PSB) – Kickstarter canceled.
It's dead, JimEver, Jane (3 Turn Productions) – Successful Kickstarter. Sunsetted 2020.
In the development dungeonsEverwind (Bohemia) – Kickstarter successful. Early access.
In the development dungeonsFarm Folks (Crytivo) – Kickstarter successful, studio bought out, new Kickstarter inc.
Holy crap it launchedFractured (Dynamight/Happy Cauldron) – Kickstarter. Launch 2024. Rebooting as Fractured Conquest.
It's dead, JimFractured Veil (Paddle Creek) – Kickstarter successful. Canceled in early access.
In the development dungeonsFreeland VR (Freeland VR AB) – Kickstarter successful.
In the development dungeonsFrozen Flame (Dreamside) – Fig campaign successful. In founder alpha.
It's dead, Jim
Holy crap it launchedGenfanad (Rose Tinted Games) – Kickstarter successful. Launched 2022, sunset 2024.
It's dead, JimIt's launched, kindaGlobal Adventures (SubaGames) – Kickstarterfunded.
It's launched, kindaGloria Victis (Black Eye Games) – Open donations; early access.
It's dead, JimGreed Monger (Greed Monger) – Abandoned, now allegedly in refund process.
Holy crap it launchedGrim Dawn (Crate Entertainment) – Funded and launched.
Holy crap it launchedIt's dead, JimGuardians of Ember (Runewaker) – Funded and launched.
Holy crap it launchedGuns of Icarus (Muse) – Funded and launched. Relaunching 2026.
In the development dungeonsHollowed Oath (God Mode Games) – Kickstarter successful.
It's dead, JimHero’s Song (Pixelmage) –KS canceled; Indiegogo. Canceled w/ refunds.
In the development dungeonsIdentity (Asylum) – Kickstarter successful. Beta July 2022.
It's launched, kindaInfinity: Battlescape (I-Novae Studios) – Successful KS; in early access.
In the development dungeonsIlysia (Team 21) – Kickstarter fully funded Oct 2020. Closed beta.
It's dead, JimHoly crap it launchedHEX (HEX Entertainment) – Funded, launched; sunsetted 2020.
In the development dungeonsLegends of Aria(Citadel/Reaper) – Shards Online. Launched, yikes, revived, revived again. Huh.
It's dead, JimLife is Feudal (Bitbox): Indiegogo ended. Closed and maintenance-moded.
In the development dungeonsLionhearts (Credenzio) – Kickstarter successful.
In the development dungeonsLoftia (Qloud) – Kickstarter. Fully funded. EA coming fall 2026.
It's dead, JimLUX (Chimera) – Kickstarter canceled. Seemingly abandoned.
It's dead, JimMaestros of the Anthymn (String Theory) – Kickstarter canceled.
Holy crap it launchedIt's dead, JimMaguss (Maguss) – Indiegogo successful; launched then sunsetted in 2020.
It's dead, JimMekria (Infinity Online Studios) – Kickstarter canceled. Seemingly abandoned.
It's launched, kindaIt's dead, JimMidair (Archetype Studios) – Kickstarter successful. On Steam but abandoned.
In the development dungeonsMy Time at Evershine (Pathea Games) – Kickstarter successful. Slated for 2027.
Holy crap it launchedNebula Online (Mizar Games) Kickstarter canceled; launched in November.
It's dead, JimNeo’s Land (NeoJac Entertainment) –Open donations. Abandoned.
It's dead, JimNovus AEterno (Taitale Studios) – Successful KS. Abandoned.
It's dead, JimOath (Ready-Up) – Kickstarter funded. Seemingly abandoned.
Holy crap it launchedOccupy White Walls (Stikipixels) – Kickstarter unsuccessful. Launched 2022.
In the development dungeonsOdd Giants (Odd Giants) – Patreon ongoing.
Holy crap it launchedOrbusVR (Ad Alternum) – KS funded March 2017. Launched 2019.
It's launched, kindaOverpower (Hydrant Games) –Kickstarter unfunded; early access.
It's launched, kindaPantheon: Rise of the Fallen (Visionary Realms) –Open donations. Early access.
It's launched, kindaPantropy (Brain Stone GmbH): First KS canceled, second funded. In EA.
In the development dungeonsPast Fate (Icy North): First Kickstarter unsuccessful, second successful. Early access.
It's dead, JimPathfinder Online (GoblinWorks) – Sunsetted 2021.
It's launched, kindaPath of Titans (Alderon) – Indiegogo. In early access.
It's launched, kindaPlanet Nomads (Craneballs) – Kickstarted,early accesslaunched sans multiplayer.
It's launched, kindaPlaycraft (Bebop Games) – Kickstarter funded May 2019; in EA.
It's launched, kindaPixel Starships (SavySoda) – Kickstarter funded. Second one too. In EA.
Holy crap it launchedProject Gorgon (Elder Game) – Three KS + Indiegogo. Launched 2026.
It's dead, JimProject Oasis World (POW) – Kickstarter unsuccessful.
Holy crap it launchedPumpkin Online (Monique) – Launched as Pumpkin Days.
In the development dungeonsPuzkin (Tokkun Studio) – First Kickstarter canceled.
It's dead, JimRAW (Killerwhale) – Kickstarter canceled by Kickstarter.
It's dead, JimROKH (Darewise) – Kickstarter canceled; dev ended.
It's dead, JimSacrament (Ferocity Unbound) – Kickstarter, Patreon failed. Abandoned.
In the development dungeonsScars of Honor (Beast Burst) – Kickstarter unsuccessful; dev continues.
In the development dungeonsSeed (Klang Games) – Kickstarter imminent?
It's dead, JimShadow’s Kiss (Clockwork Throne) – Patreon, Kickstarter. Canceled in early access.
In the development dungeonsShip of Heroes (Heroic) – Kickstarter canceled, launched in September.
Holy crap it launchedShroud of the Avatar (Portalarium) – Launch 2016 & 2018. Trainwrecks.
Holy crap it launchedSolarpunk (Cyberwave) – Kickstarter successful. Launched 2026.
In the development dungeonsIt's launched, kindaSpiritvale (Baikun) – Kickstarter successful. In early access as of 2026.
In the development dungeonsSpycursion (Defun) – Kickstarter unsuccessful.
In the development dungeonsSquadron 42 (Cloud Imperium) – Beta delayed.
In the development dungeonsStar Citizen (Cloud Imperium) – Ongoing funding. Backer alpha.
It's launched, kindaStarfighter Infinity (Ben Olding) – Kickstarter funded. Early access.
In the development dungeonsStarship Simulator (Fleetyard) – Kickstarter successful.
It's launched, kindaStars Reach (Playable Worlds) – Kickstarter funded. Pre-alpha. EA launched 2026.
It's launched, kindaSwords ‘n Magic and Stuff (Kindred) – Kickstarter funded. Early access.
Holy crap it launchedTemtem (Crema) – Kickstarter fully funded and launched; MMO dev halted, maint mode.
In the development dungeonsTemtem Pioneers (Crema) – Kickstartersuccessful.
It's dead, JimThe Exiled (Fairytale Distillery) – fka Das Tal;KS unsuccessful. Early access but dev halted.
It's dead, JimThe Flower of Knighthood – Kickstartercanceled.
Holy crap it launchedThe Realm: Reawakened (Stephen Nichols) – Live game. Ongoing GoFundMe.
It's dead, JimThe Repopulation (Idea Fabrik) – Kickstarted twice by A&B. Abandoned, revived-ish.
It's dead, JimThe Stomping Land (Alex Fundora) – Abandoned.
It's dead, JimIt's launched, kindaThe Wagadu Chronicles (Twin Drums) – Kickstarter successful. Canceled in early access.
It's dead, JimTitanReach (Square Root) – Kickstarter failed. Defunct/scam. Aka World of Titans.
In the development dungeonsTomo Endless Blue (Onibi Team) – Kickstarter successful.
It's dead, JimTrials of Ascension (Dragonfire) – Latest Kickstarter failed. In EA as a singleplayer demo.
It's dead, JimTUG (Nerd Kingdom) – Abandoned without a word. Scam.
In the development dungeonsValiance Online (Silverhelm) – Backer beta.
It's dead, JimVigor Roads (NeuronHaze) – Kickstarter unsuccessful. Website dead/abandoned.
It's launched, kindaWar of Rights (Campfire Games) – Successful Kickstarter; in early access.
Holy crap it launchedWorld Seed (Ape Egg) – Kickstarter unsuccessful. Classic launched.
In the development dungeonsWizard’s Wrath (DragonfiAR) – Kickstarter canceled.
Holy crap it launchedZenith (Ramen) – Kickstarter successful; VR/sidegame maint mode, PC abandoned.

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