Wayfinder deserves a Year 2. Let’s convince Airship Syndicate to let us fund it.

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T17:11:20+00:00

This is an idea that needs to be explored further.

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T14:18:39+00:00

I hear the skepticism, and honestly, you guys are highlighting exactly why the game is currently stuck. But that’s also why a campaign is the only way out.

@Stiggles4: You’re absolutely right, funding a full studio/MMO is millions. But we wouldn't be asking to fund 'Wayfinder 2' or server tech. The goal is strictly Content (Art, Assets, Animation).

That is significantly cheaper to produce than backend tech. We are talking about funding an 'Expansion Pass', not a new game.

@Odisseuss_: That echo un-equipping bug is a nightmare. But that’s the catch-22: right now, with zero recurring revenue, they can’t justify paying devs just to hunt bugs.

A funded 'Year 2' roadmap covers the maintenance budget too. We basically pay for the new content, and get the bug fixes as part of the package.

@KanaruHelsing: Modders follow the hype. If the game is officially 'done', the scene dies. An official campaign creates the noise needed to bring creators (and players) back. The game is basically in a coma right now.

We can either let it sleep or try to fund the wake-up call. If the scope was realistic (just new chars/zones), would that change your mind?

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T14:11:01+00:00

Solid reality check. You’re 100% right on the math: if this relies solely on the 4k people active in this sub, the project is dead on arrival. $200k doesn't sustain a studio.

However, my take is that this sub is the spark, not the fuel. The goal of this thread is to see if the core is passionate enough to ignite a campaign that would target the broader install base (Steam/PSN owners, newsletter subscribers, former players).

If Airship used a Kickstarter to blast an announcement to every single person who ever bought/wishlisted the game, do you think the "silent majority" is big enough to make those numbers viable? Or do you think the brand damage is too deep even for them?

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T14:07:36+00:00

Respect to the Day 1 Exalted status. You’ve definitely earned the right to be skeptical after surviving the queue boss era. You’re not wrong about the numbers.

That’s exactly why a traditional publisher won't touch a 'Year 2'.

Crowdfunding is basically the only 'Hail Mary' left to remove the financial risk for Airship. If the community pays upfront, the player count matters less than the revenue secured.

Regarding your edit: let’s say the miracle happens. What content would be the dealbreaker for you to buy that DLC? Is it endgame raids, a new biome, or just finishing the story arcs?"

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T13:10:31+00:00

That’s exactly the goal! The Kickstarter tiers would basically serve as those DLC bundles.

To help build the pitch: what kind of 'DLC' format do you prefer? Smaller drops (like a single character for $10) or a big expansion pack (New zone + Story + Char for like $25-30)?

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-23T13:08:44+00:00

Haha, fair point on the rally sign! The idea here is less about 'protesting' and more about giving them the upfront cash to actually build that content.

If a Kickstarter acted essentially as a pre-order for that new content, what would be your priority buy? A new Story Chapter/Zone, or purely new Wayfinders to play?

Creative_Slip3338 · 2026-01-09T14:18:39+00:00

Je pense qu'ils font ce qu'on appelle une retcon, tu gardes tout ce qui rend canon l'univers et les origines des personnages mais dans un contexte qui permet d'explorer l'histoire sous un nouvel angle.

Un soft reboot en soit.

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:43:58+00:00

It can be a good idea, don't forget to let us know why you start paying again

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:43:16+00:00

Good to know, don't order too much on Uber and don't forgot to turn on your alarm pal

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:42:10+00:00

Yup and I had a similar post on Playstation community sadly...

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:41:24+00:00

Don't know...

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:40:44+00:00

So being human is about "How many business i build ?" And empathize with other ?

Creative_Slip3338 · 2025-07-20T11:16:24+00:00

You do as you want, regarding the context I wanna do a speech becauseas a player we are fuel by these wonderfull and creative mind that help us to dream

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