What Loftia's Launch and Elyria's Cancellation Mean for MMO…
Loftia's successful launch offers hope for crowdfunded MMOs, while Elyria's cancellation underscores the risks backers face.
Loftia's successful launch offers hope for crowdfunded MMOs, while Elyria's cancellation underscores the risks backers face.
Key points - Loftia, a Kickstarted solarpunk MMORPG, launched into early access this past week. - The early access launch was on target and on time. - Elyria, another crowdfunded MMO, has given up its campaign. - Make My MMO is MOP's column tracking crowdfunded MMOs.
Timeline - This past week: Loftia launched into early access. - This week: Elyria's crowdfunding campaign was abandoned.
FAQ
Q: What is Loftia? A: Loftia is a solarpunk MMORPG that was successfully Kickstarted and has now launched into early access.
Q: Did Loftia launch on time? A: Yes, Loftia's early access launch was on target and on time, according to the source.
Q: What happened to Elyria? A: Elyria, a crowdfunded MMO, has given up its campaign, meaning it will not launch.
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