RPG That Raised Over $1 Million On Kickstarter In 2013 Announces 2031 Release Window
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Zack Zwiezen · Kotaku
AI-generated summary based on Kotaku · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 7, 2026
Key points
- Project Phoenix, a JRPG that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter in 2013, has announced a 2031 release window.
- Developer Hiroaki Yura apologized for a seven-year silence and outlined a new plan to complete the game by the end of 2031.
- The update included gameplay footage, a rough mix of the main theme by Nobuo Uematsu, and a prototype video, though the project remains a work in progress.
Project Phoenix, a JRPG that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter in 2013, has provided its first update in seven years, revealing a 2031 release window. The game, originally expected to launch in 2015, has faced multiple delays and a long period of silence from the development team. Developer Hiroaki Yura apologized for the lack of communication and outlined a new plan to complete the game by the end of 2031. The update included gameplay footage, a rough mix of the main theme by Nobuo Uematsu, and a prototype video, though the project remains a work in progress. Yura also addressed concerns about funding, stating that money from other games did not affect Project Phoenix's development.
Read the original story: Kotaku — by Zack Zwiezen