Paizo’s ‘Starfinder’ Will Turn into a Totally Funded Video Recreation

Paizo’s Starfinder has been a giant identify within the TTRPG house for years, and now it’s bringing that clout to video video games with Starfinder: Afterlight.

On Tuesday, developer Epictellers launched a Kickstarter for the sport, which at time of writing has crowdfunded over $244,000—almost triple the studio’s preliminary ask of $87,774. At the moment, the sport is in pre-alpha, with stretch targets together with further voice appearing and enjoying as two additional races, the Skittermanders (at $100,000) and Pahtras ($250,000). Backers within the Khali’s Crew tier and better get closed beta entry to additional present suggestions.

Primarily based on the second version of Starfinder, Afterlight duties gamers with main this crew within the seek for their lacking captain, Khlali, an journey that finally places the galaxy in danger. The sport’s described as “Divinity: Origin Sin meets Guardians of the Galaxy,” made clear by companions like Vesk soldier Kole, Android envoy Lu-323, and Human Solarian Sterling.

Earlier than the marketing campaign launched, the studio launched a trailer that’s mild on gameplay however has vibes promising a jaunt by way of the cosmos with a solid of characters the studio hopes gamers will love. (Actually, since you’ll be able to romance every of them, with “some surprises” teased for the proceedings.)

Just like Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfinder: Afterlight could have an Early Entry launch in mid-2026 that’ll embody “10-15 hours” price of the sport’s first act. Epictellers hopes to launch the total, full recreation in 2027 that includes all acts and endings. If you wish to get in on it, you’ll be able to again the sport here.

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