How are the biggest MMOs doing in 2021 that were extremely successfully funded through crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding has long been regarded as the holy grail for financing new video games that are not supported by publishers. Several MMOs have been successfully funded through platforms like Kickstarter. We take a look at what has become of the seven largest online games that are funded or have been funded through crowdfunding.
The order of this list has been created based on the amount of crowdfunding.
7. Elite Dangerous
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: PC: December 16, 2014, Xbox One: June 16, 2015, PS4: June 27, 2017 Payment model: Buy2Play Website: Website of Elite Dangerous
What is Elite Dangerous? The space game from Frontier Developments is a successor to the well-known Elite series, which is based on the 1984 release of Elite. You explore a vast galaxy, where you can trade, explore planets, take on missions, and engage in battles with other players as well as aliens.
The players determine how the story of Elite: Dangerous develops. The space MMO is quite complex and profound.
How did the crowdfunding campaign go? The Kickstarter campaign wrapped up successfully in January 2013 with £ 1,578,316, which is about $ 2,048,598. The MMO is now funded through game sales and an in-game currency that can be used to buy cosmetic items.
How is the game doing today? Elite Dangerous continues to run very successfully. There are always larger and smaller updates coming out. With the Odyssey expansion coming to PC in spring and to PS4 and Xbox One in autumn, it will be possible to explore planets on foot, complete missions there, and engage in intense shooter battles.
The adventures continue, and players are offered exciting new content and features.
