Developer KoekeN, known for the Deliver Us series, has announced the launch of a Kickstarter for the third game in the franchise as they hope to keep the company afloat.
Earlier this year KoekeN announced that despite all efforts to get funding for their next game they simply couldn't find anyone willing to take them on and therefore had to lay off most staff. Despite this co-owners Koen and Paul Deetman vowed to keep things afloat as best they could.
Having unveiled a teaser trailer for Deliver Us Home at this past weekends Future Games Show the plan in motion to keep the studio going starts today with the Kickstarter campaign. The goal is to raise €100,000 and the campaign will end in 30 days on July 11th 2024.
"Taking matters into our own hands after years of pitching feels very liberating," explains Koen Deetman, "and it has motivated us to work extremely hard over the past few weeks. Creativity spiked to an all-time high and we've been running on all cylinders to orchestrate the campaign, the trailer, and the demo that backers get to play. It truly is a token of our love and dedication to the craft of making video games."
"It's an arduous task to create both a crowdfunding campaign and a demo with the skeletest of skeleton crews, whilst simultaneously helping our former friends and colleagues find new places to work," says Paul Deetman.
Speaking on the game itself, the brothers explain it is a return to their roots as they try to expand the Deliver Us franchise.
"The game emphasises mystery, majestic desolation, the thrill of the unknown, and awe-inspiring moments," they elaborate. "Combined with our vision for more player agency and a widely linear approach, players are in for a unique adventure. And at the same time, the campaign forms the foundation for how we can shape KeokeN's future with a very lean and experienced studio, better suited for a sustainable future as an independent developer."
We at Gamer Social Club certainly hope the Kickstarter does well for the talented studio. If you would like to become a backer you may do so herehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keoken/deliver-us-home.
As per the Kickstarter page those who back it who "pledged for Early Bird Edition / Standard Edition or higher gain exclusive access to our Kickstarter demo once the campaign is finished! Crafted specifically for this Kickstarter, the demo explores some of the features and premises of Deliver Us Home. Enjoy the mystery and solitude, and be sure to provide us feedback!"
