Grim Dawn passes $400k + New melee combat video!
5 stretch goals unlocked!
I think congratulations are in order for everyone! We now have 5 stretch goals under our figurative belts and now at $400k you get to help us select a new environment type to add to the game!
Now too far away we get 2 new monster types and then a big one just a little beyond that at $25, which provides 3, uniquely themed, end-game dungeons!
Anything is possible in these last two days. I know people are very eager for two-handed weapons, an additional end-game boss and, the big one, a new survivor town hidden somewhere in the wilderness! While the latter goals are still distant, other kickstarters have pulled down far more in their final days, so it isn't totally out of the realm of reality.
New melee combat video
As if things weren't exciting enough, we've just broken $400k, the hours are counting down but, the show isn't over yet! In response to comments requesting to see more melee combat footage, we've created a rather lengthy video to satiate your melee needs.
This video shows a dual-class melee build created by mixing primarily soldier skills with a bit of demolition. Even without changing any skills, this character could also pick up a crossbow or firearm and be rather effective that way as well as the Grim Dawn skills are designed to be even more flexible, in terms of weapon use, than those in Titan Quest.
Last but not least, new reward tiers
I know, I know, there are far too many tiers but these are the last. It is very difficult trying to meet all of the different demands for various configurations of rewards with Kickstarters 1 pledge - 1 reward system. However, to resolve the biggest remaining demand among fans, we've added the following single-copy + expansion tiers:
$45 Early Access Edition + Expansion is everything from the $35 tier, including beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
$58 Digital Collector's + Expansion is everything from the $50 tier, including alpha / beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
Hopefully that should satisfy a lot of people who only wanted a single, early-access copy but also wanted the expansion. While I'm sure there are still more combinations people might want, we really have to stop here as the rewards are going off the page and people are getting confused. I think this is as close as we're going to get on Kickstarter to making most everyone happy. ; )
After Kickstarter, probably a couple weeks after, we will work on putting up a revised pre-order system, which may better accommodate some people. We can't promise that all the same rewards or pricing will be available though as we just haven't had time to put much thought into it yet.
I hope you enjoy the new footage!
- Arthur
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Pledge $18 or more
5215 backers
Digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free at a low price for your early support. Can be downloaded directly from us or via Steam and other distribution sites + Exclusive "Service Medal" in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $24 or more
217 backers
Swashbuckler Edition includes all previous rewards + Start the game in style with an exclusive swashbuckler's coat! (in-game item) - All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because no one should have to swashbuckle alone!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $28 or more
150 backers
Drunken Master Edition includes all previous rewards + Special vintage, black-label bottle of Enchanted Burrwitch Brew that never runs dry. (in-game item) Have no fear of gaining unfair advantages though, far from granting special powers, this vile brew is certain to dull your combat abilities and may induce vomiting. Please use responsibly. - All higher tiers will receive this reward. Co-op bundles will receive duplicates of this prize because misery deserves company!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $32 or more
894 backers
Co-op bundle includes 2 copies of the finished game, for digital download, DRM free, at a special lower price for those who just wanted an extra copy to share with a friend or loved one. + Includes in-game accessory "Service Medal" for each copy
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $35 or more
1351 backers
Early Access Edition with digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free + Exclusive access to the beta + Digital download of Grim Dawn original music + "Veteran's Medal" in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $45 or more
441 backers
Early Access Edition + Expansion is everything from the $35 tier, including beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $48 or more
468 backers
Co-op Expansion Bundle includes 2 copies of the finished game and 2 copies of the first expansion, both for digital download, DRM free, at a special lower price for those who just want an extra copy and expansions to share with a friend or loved one. + Includes in-game accessory "Service Medal" for each copy
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $50 or more
859 backers
Digital Collector's Edition with "Crate Story" downloadable PDF (Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle of starting a new game studio and tells the story of Crate from the last days of Iron Lore to the development of Grim Dawn and the many challenges we've overcome along the way. Will include color photos and concept art from development). + Digital download of finished game for PC, DRM free + Exclusive access to the alpha and beta + Digital download of Grim Dawn original music + Name in the game credits + Officer's Medal in-game accessory, available only on Kickstarter. + Massively stylish George Washington style powdered wig in-game accessory.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $58 or more
642 backers
Digital Collector's + Expansion is everything from the $50 tier, including alpha / beta access, plus our first expansion (which will be developed after release).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $64 or more
199 backers
Co-op Digital Collector's Bundle includes everything from the $50 version plus one additional digital copy of the finished game (does not include duplicates of all the extras).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $78 or more
241 backers
Co-op Digital Collector's Expansion Bundle includes double everything from the $50 version plus two copies of our first expansion all for digital download.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $85 or more
535 backers
Digital Deluxe Edition with Special Will-O'-The-Wisp pet that acts as a light in the darkest of times. (cosmetic only) + Get our first expansion free via digital download when it is released + Exclusive, high resolution, digital map that could be used as a wallpaper or printed out for your wall. + Everything from the Digital Collector's Edition, including a digital copy of the game with access to alpha and beta. (This includes no physical goods to help international fans who want to support the project more but avoid VAT)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $98 or more
187 backers
Co-op Digital Deluxe Bundle includes everything from the $85 version plus one additional digital copy of the finished game (does not include duplicates of all the extras).
Estimated delivery: Oct 2013Pledge $100 or more
275 backers
Boxed Special Edition of the game with physical game disk and soundtrack. This is for those fans who just want the boxed game at a lower price without a lot of other physical goods. + Small fold-out paper map + Everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition including the expansion and a digital copy of the game with access to the alpha and beta. (Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $150 or more
170 backers
Boxed Deluxe Edition of the game with physical game disk and soundtrack. + Grim Dawn poster suitable for framing + Small fold-out paper map + Everything from the Digital Deluxe Edition including the expansion and a digital copy of the game with access to the alpha and beta, plus an extra copy of the final digital release to give to a friend or loved one.(Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $175 or more
22 backers All gone!
Limited G400 Edition gives you everything from the Boxed Deluxe Edition plus a sweet Logitech® Optical Gaming Mouse G400 for all your precision clicking needs! The people at Logitech® were kind enough to offer us these mice to use as a reward but we have a limited supply!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $250 or more
59 backers Limited (1441 of 1500 left)
Hoarder's Edition includes a printed book edition of the "Crate Story" (Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the struggle of starting a new game studio and tells the story of Crate from the last days of Iron Lore to the development of Grim Dawn and the many challenges we've overcome along the way. Will include color photos and concept art from development). + Grim Dawn poster signed by Arthur Bruno + Everything from the Boxed Deluxe Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition but with 2 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta. (Please add $10 for shipping outside the US & Canada)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $375 or more
31 backers Limited (969 of 1000 left)
Enthusiast's Edition is mainly for fans who just wanted a way to contribute more and get a little something without extra physical merchandise. It includes 4 digital copies with access to alpha and beta + Your game box signed by the Grim Dawn team + Your book signed by Arthur Bruno + Everything from the Hoarder's Edition, except the extra game copies, which are included in the 4 copies above.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2013Pledge $1,000 or more
10 backers Limited (240 of 250 left)
You get to name something in-game (must be suitable and appropriate)! Could be an NPC, hero monster, equipment, gravestone or in-game fiction. + Your name will appear in a special "boss" section of the credits. + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 10 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)
Create and name your own equipment set! You get to choose the name for a unique item set and choose the completion bonus! (We set the values for balancing reasons and can reject inappropriate names) + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 15 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $8,000 or more
1 backer Limited (14 of 15 left)
Collaborate with Grim Dawn designers to create your own side-quest! Note that side-quests must be relatively simple and we reserve the right to reject ideas that don't fit the game (but if that happens, you can try again). + Skype lunch (or in person if you happen to be around Boston or want to meet in San Francisco during the week of GDC) with Arthur Bruno and other team members of the Crate team where we can talk about development and listen to your feedback. + Everything from the Enthusiast's Edition but with 20 digital copies of the game with access to the alpha and beta.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
Comments
Creator Bart Najewski on June 6, 2012
All game look epic enemies, also weapon fx are great. I would focus more on a motion capture of the main hero
Creator Antonidas|Archmage of the Obsidian Order on May 21, 2012
This looks absolutely epic, can't wait to play! :D
Creator Layton Baker on May 18, 2012
I played TQ a ton and somehow only recently heard about this... I put some money in.
Creator James Moore on May 18, 2012
Good for you Kari, glad to hear you finally found out about Titan Quest. IMO one of the best ARPGs ever made, and better than Diablo too IMO. Enjoy the Ancient World! :)
Creator Kari Koivisto on May 18, 2012
I had never heard of Titan Quest before until coming across Grim Dawn on the internet, but I've fixed that error now and been playing it and it's totally one of the greatest ARPGs I've ever played. Really looking forward to Grim Dawn now! Have my money!
Creator hunter martin on May 18, 2012
500 bucks for beer, salright
Creator Cerno B on May 18, 2012
WOOOOOO!
Creator SquigPie on May 18, 2012
WE SECRET SURVIVOR TOWN NOW!
Creator Cerno B on May 18, 2012
$2.5k! Start thinking about a final stretch goal!
Something awesome for $500k
Creator SquigPie on May 18, 2012
3400$ to go!
Creator Cerno B on May 18, 2012
Another goal reached! Now go for the last 15k!
Creator Rich Turner on May 18, 2012
I love how hard the hits look/sound. Might have to ditch magic and guns/bows and just hit stuff in this game.
Creator Cerno B on May 18, 2012
Just received an update email from the Republique team, they recommended Grim Dawn to their backers and highlight it on their Kickstarter update page (backers only unfortunately). Awesome.
Anyway, just upped to $64, but this is the last upgrade, I swear. We can totally do the 480k!
Creator Liew Tze Nung on May 18, 2012
The pledged amount goes up by the minute ! O_O
Creator Liew Tze Nung on May 18, 2012
Wow ! $450,795 now !!!
Creator Debbie Niederst on May 18, 2012
I don't think outdated graphics will be a problem, from what I can see the game is looking great. Also, come on $480K! We can do this.
Creator Andreas O. on May 17, 2012
The only worry I have to say I have about this (but which is a major one) is that because it is still going to be in development for that long, the graphics may be outdated by then.
Yeah yeah, I know it's quite popular these days to rant about how graphics aren't important anyway but - somewhere deep down, they hopefully know that's not true. Because if it were, people wouldn't buy new games but play all the great old ones. There sure would be more than enough to last many, many years.
I admit it - I want both great gameplay AND eye candy. Many, many games have managed to pull this off in the past 20 years, so I don't see why all of a sudden, the eye candy should take a back seat.
Creator Thomas Johnson on May 17, 2012
Agreed, a motivational speech would help a ton. Look at how Shadowrun Returns did things! Tons of videos from the devs showing their enthusiasm and talking about things helped them hit almost 2 million dollars. We can totally make 480k if we try!
Creator Raúl Molina Arista on May 17, 2012
Can we have a dual classes hero Like Tq??. I play hours & hours.I think it's a good way to get more hours of gameplay
Creator Cerno B on May 17, 2012
I think it's crucial that medierra does another motivational speech within the last 24 hours of the project. A wake up call would really help getting this to $480k.
Creator Keyrock on May 17, 2012
@Apichat - Yes, this was discussed in the forums. If you see an enemy wield a magical weapon you will be able to loot it off its corpse. Mundane weapons may break so you won't always be able to loot those that you see monsters wielding, but magical weapons will always drop if you see an enemy wielding it.
Also, the combat video looks great. I think we can reach 480k. I really hope it happens.
Creator Apichat Bunluesuk on May 17, 2012
Will the monsters have their own weapons and equipment like in Titan Quest?
So we are very excited when we see what they are holding or wearing, and we
can loot from them after they get killed.
Creator SquigPie on May 17, 2012
Woah, we might actually get to the 480k stretch goal.
Creator CosmicMeeting on May 17, 2012
And yeah, it looks really, really great.
Creator CosmicMeeting on May 17, 2012
I want to play the damn thing. Stop with the teasing already! :P
Creator TheChosenOne on May 17, 2012
Pfff http://kck.st/y6a9RV reward list is like 4 times as long, you guys can keep going for a while. :P
Creator Christopher Todd on May 17, 2012
Wow really cool. You know what i've always wanted in a melee character in an ARPG? the ability to counter and redirect melee attacks, like grab the enemy's weapon and chop their head off with it or turn their blade on them, rolling out of the way. The potential for like combos and speed buffs for quick kills is really the highest hope i have for a soldier/melee class character and i hope you guys consider this too ;)
Looks awesome, i hope the next 43 hours are huge for you!
Creator Lucas Seuren on May 17, 2012
This game really looks awesome. Maybe I should buy one for a friend, game should be awesome in co-op, like Titan Quest was.
Creator Sean on May 17, 2012
wow this looks absolutely fantastic.
Creator Cerno B on May 17, 2012
Now I'm in a pinch: I want to give more and was considering my options.
I was thinking about getting Early Access + Expansion plus a second Standard edition on a separate kickstarter account for my significant other, OR getting the Collector's co-op bundle, which amounts to basically the same price. Hrm, what to do...
Having my name in the credits should be a nice memento of this whole kickstarter affair.
Creator Viktor Davion on May 17, 2012
Graveyard looks really cool! Blasts and lightning make this guy kind of terminator)
Creator Kiwiblazer on May 17, 2012
looks real good... i'm happy that i backed this project.
Creator Magic666 on May 17, 2012
oh oh oh GD is gonna be a blast! I like the vid! Nice work already, and as a melee fan this is what I'm looking for :)
Creator Liew Tze Nung on May 16, 2012
Wow. Now this has passed the $412k mark...... ^^
Creator Patrick on May 16, 2012
Really liking it. The attacks feel like they have weight behind them.
Creator David Palmer - Member, Mutant League on May 16, 2012
Now that's alot of mobs...wow, can't wait to rock out on this game!
Creator Jove on May 16, 2012
Let's not get cheap now that we've gotten our future awesome game funded. Remember how it felt before it got full funding?
Creator Kenneth Bækkelund on May 16, 2012
These reward tiers are getting confusing...
Creator Justice Pie on May 16, 2012
I'm really digging the ambient sound of the frogs and crickets. I don't think it couldn't get any better when you want to deliver a tense atmosphere.
Creator Thrakker on May 16, 2012
I agree with Fredrik and Wolvie above. The $85 digital deluxe level seems massively overpriced compared to the $58 collector''s plus expansion. I had originally pledged at that level for the expansion, but now that the only difference is the map and the cosmetic Willow-the-Wisp, I may drop down.
Creator scout on May 16, 2012
Damn, now I need to upgrade, you b*st*rd! :) Seriously though the game looks good, hope that the quests and story follows through as well.
Creator Michael Riser on May 16, 2012
Still looks fantastic! Makes me giddy to watch all those monsters get slapped around.
Creator Jalister-Eternal Champion of WoOS & OOoE on May 16, 2012
@Wolvie - You also get the first expansion in the $85 reward.
Creator Joseph on May 16, 2012
I decided not to drop money on Diablo 3 and up my pledge for Grim Dawn!
Creator Kevin Behrendt on May 16, 2012
Do you already heaving a female character or is it still in the works? Besides of it, I like what I see.
Creator Wolvie on May 16, 2012
Unfortunately I think you need to add something to the $85 pledge reward as I can't really see much reason for people not to drop down to the $58 pledge now ($27 for a wallpaper map and a cosmetic pet).
Creator lee perring on May 16, 2012
Oh nvm, ive found it on youtube! Kickstarter embedded didnt give me an option :P. Looking epic guys, exactly how i wanted an ARPG (so far!), im glad youve taken the good parts from TQ and improved so much!.
Creator Crate Entertainment on May 16, 2012
Hi Luc, this FAQ should help explain why it is like that: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crateentertainment/grim-dawn#WhyAreTheDeliDateSoDiff
Creator lee perring on May 16, 2012
Any chance of a hd upload ;)? Looks epic!
Creator Luc LeBlanc on May 16, 2012
I'm assuming there is an error in the estimated release dates. The pledge tiers with the alpha access say it'll be released in October 2013 and the tiers with just the beta say May 2013. Is the alpha release supposed to say released October 2012?