We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 29, 2012.

100k and MORE REWARDS!

Update #9 · Apr 19, 2012 · 17 comments

Hello Backers!

We're going to keep this short and sweet. You guys are incredible. We're now at 167% funding, with $100k! Everyone keeps asking us what we'll be doing with the extra funding, and we can simply say (for right now), it's going to give us a lot more breathing room, and allow us to put a lot more team members on full time pay. The game will be better and more polished. You have more than secured funding for the next 6 months, and we are eternally grateful. In order to thank you, we're adding some bonus rewards!

Additional $10 Reward: Free Copy of DETOUR!

For everyone who has backed at least $10, we will be giving you a free copy of our  fun, simple action-RTS title, DETOUR, available on Steam.

Additional $50 Reward: Extra copy of The Dead Linger!

We've gotten a lot of feedback regarding an extra copy of TDL as one of the rewards. We know that many out there have friends, girlfriends, boyfriends, pets, and parents who want to also join them in the apocalypse. For everyone who has backed at least $50, you will receive an additional full copy of The Dead Linger when the alpha releases.

There have been a lot of questions to our inbox and such. Be sure to swing over to our forums http://www.sandswept.net/forums/ and check out the FAQ at the bottom of the main project page here on Kickstarter.

Thank you so much for the support! We have about 9 days left, and we're attempting to get something pretty awesome ready before this is all over.

Pardon Our Dust!

p.s. We heard @rkeene0517 has been dropping the occasional [pre-alpha] screenshot... You may want to follow him on Twitter.

Other people to follow:

@geoffkeene (Project Lead)

@Fisforfemme (Producer, Community Manager)

@thedeadlinger (Official Twitter for The Dead Linger)

@Sandswept (Official Sandswept Twitter)

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      Creator Erik Lindberg (Sgt. Spoon) on April 22, 2012

      sweet

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      Creator Sandswept Studios on April 22, 2012

      @Erik; We will try and get DETOUR copies out pretty soon. We just need to get some codes and organize how we'll be mass-sending those.

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      Creator Erik Lindberg (Sgt. Spoon) on April 22, 2012

      Soo... do we get detour as soon as the kickstarter is done or do we have to wait even longer?

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      Creator ChicoPacoPancho on April 20, 2012

      @Jon kickstarter doesnt allow you to change pledge descriptions while there are pledges to it until after its funded

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      Creator Jon Marius Roren on April 20, 2012

      Why are there two 10, 20 and 50$ rewards? Wouldn't it make sense to merge the duplicates? :p

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      Creator Reynir Örn MacGillivray on April 20, 2012

      YAY =D ... looking forward to trying Detour ^ ^

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      Creator Sean on April 19, 2012

      I was thinking about detour wen i pledged... Thank ya kindly!

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      Creator Sandswept Studios on April 19, 2012

      @Os Money: It's always a combination of community feedback and stuff we already have planned. It crossed our minds, but quite a few people suggested it and we figure... Yeah, why not! :) You're welcome!

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      Creator Os Money on April 19, 2012

      sweet glad to see you guys used the free detour game idea...wasnt sure if you actually read that or you already thought of it.

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      Creator Seth McCauley on April 19, 2012

      Great idea. I really wanted the soundtrack and Kickstarter backpack, but couldn't quite justify paying the extra $10-$25 for them. Now with an extra copy of the game, it's a no-brainer. Thanks guys!

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      Creator Sandswept Studios on April 19, 2012

      @Sebadg: Yes. Any higher pledges also get the lower pledges. (For example, if someone pledges $2000, they get ALL the rewards.)

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      Creator Sebadg on April 19, 2012

      is the new 10$ included for the higher pledges?

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      Creator Alex on April 19, 2012

      That's great. That extra copy will come in hand.

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      Creator James on April 19, 2012

      Aaaaaaaand, Bumped to 50 from 25. Gotta love giving the gift of game.

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      Creator Eli Kaplow on April 19, 2012

      Make sure to add this info to your front page, too.

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      Creator Cyrus Fisher on April 19, 2012

      Awesome! I'll look forward to playing the RTS! Thanks guys! Hope development goes smoothly and you're able to release ahead of schedule.

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      Creator Nicole Jeanette on April 19, 2012

      Awesome! :)

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  • Pledge $10 or more

    167 backers

    For pledging $10 or more, you will receive a Steam copy of our action-RTS game; DETOUR! (Note: Select either $10 reward. You still get both of them.)

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    86 backers

    A HUGE thank you from us, and your name will go in a very special section of the game credits!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    148 backers

    Along with the other $25 reward (and $10 reward,) you will also receive an exclusive medal on our Sandswept forums for pledging $25 or more!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    2529 backers

    Receive a copy of the game upon release! Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    125 backers

    Receive a copy of The Dead Linger Official Soundtrack once it releases! Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    157 backers

    For pledging $50 or more, you will receive a SECOND copy of The Dead Linger to give to a friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, pet, or grandparent. Plus the above rewards! (Note: Select either $50 reward. You still get both of them.)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    746 backers

    UNIQUE in-game item, "The Kickstarter". (Exact item type to be determined, definitely something that won't get replaced by a better item!) Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    175 backers

    Small piece of game content named after you. (screenname or anonymous, if you prefer not to use your real name.) (Content such as a street sign, random store signs, or random graffiti found in the world) Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    12 backers

    Large piece of game content named after you. (screenname or anonymous, if you prefer not to use your real name.) (Content such as an item, weapon, or vehicle.) Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    5 backers

    A game update named after you -- The "You" Update -- with a whole set of items named after you. Screenname/Nickname or anonymous is still allowed if you don't want to use your real name. Either way, you are a true hero and that should be celebrated! Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    Get your likeness in the game! We'll take a photo of your head, put it on a character in the game, be it a commonly seen zombie, or the occasionally, hostile and crazed survivor (your choosing!) You and your friends will get to shoot yourself! Plus the above rewards!

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2013