FREE STARS: Children of Infinity
A project in Novato, CA by Pistol Shrimp017days
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14hours
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Status: Active
An epic space Action-RPG, and the long-awaited sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters.
Backers: 4123
Average Daily Pledges: $29,397
Average Pledge Per Backer: $107
Funding: $440,949 of $100,000
Dates: Apr 16th -> May 17th (32 days)
Project By: Pistol Shrimp
Backers: 4123
Average Daily Pledges: $29,397
Average Pledge Per Backer: $107
Funding: $440,949 of $100,000
Dates: Apr 16th -> May 17th (32 days)
Project By: Pistol Shrimp
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Latest News
Familiarization Brief: The Ur-Quan Volunteer 
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Familiarization Brief: The Ur-Quan VolunteerPrepared by Alliance Military Intelligence Division, Department of XenoanthropologyReports from beyond the Great Arrow indicate the expedition has come across a fascinating discovery: a lone Ur-Quan... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Local Co-Op Gameplay
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our tenth stretch goal: Local Co-Op Gameplay! With Local Melee Gameplay already met, this means we'll have resources to implement the more technically challenging but exciting feature which will let two players experience the Adventure... (Read More)
Channel 44 Showcase
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know that during the development of Children of Infinity, we started a video podcast series called Channel 44 on YouTube? The Ur-Quan Masters was an inspiration for many other game developers, too! We chased them down (virtually) and spent... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Interior Gameplay with Floyd
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our ninth stretch goal: Interior Gameplay! In spite of our terrible job branding this truly exciting feature, you supported it anyway! Players will now be able to explore deeper than just the planet's surface with one of our team-favorite... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Additional Languages
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our eighth stretch goal: Additional Languages! Because of your support, we'll be able to handle translation into French, Italian, German, and Spanish. First and foremost, it means we can reach more players who otherwise wouldn't be able... (Read More)
Free Stars: Children Of Infinity, name-swapped sequel to Star Control 2, has tripled its crowdfunding goal
April 20th - via: rockpapershotgun.com
The sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters has more than tripled its Kickstarter funding goal in four days. Free Stars: Children Of Infinity, which is a sequel to the series formerly known as Star Control, has so far raised $332k (£268k), although it's still shooting for several stretch goals - including one as high as $4.4 million. (Read More)
FAQ Update - Addressing Common Questions
April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to update everyone with some answers to common questions that we've heard regarding the Kickstarter campaign and its rewards, especially now that we’ve smashed through so many of our stretch goals so quickly! Can I exchange my Steam key... (Read More)
Free Stars: Children of Infinity — Sequel to "The Ur-Quan Masters"
April 19th - via: dlh.net
Pistol Shrimp™ Games — an independent studio founded by Toys for Bob veterans — recently launched the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for Free Stars: Children of Infinity, a direct sequel to the award-winning science-fiction action-adventure game, Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters®. After only three hours, the project was fully funded! (Read More)
Star Map Showcase
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit so many of our stretch goals so fast, we didn't even have a chance to share some of our special content updates! We're finally taking a moment to show a deeper look at what we're making and what players can expect when they back Free Stars:... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Local Melee Gameplay
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our seventh stretch goal: Local Melee Gameplay Thanks to everyone's contributions, we'll be able to build the classic, local Super Melee experience with two players jousting together while being at a single PC. We're not sure if we'll... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: DRM-Free PC Releases
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our sixth stretch goal: DRM-Free PC Releases! Because of your overwhelming support, we will be able to support releases on other storefronts (e.g. GOG, itch) which do not require DRM! While this is a seemingly small thing for many... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Mac and Linux Releases
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our fifth stretch goal: Mac and Linux Releases! Thanks to your support, we will be able to reach even more players with Children of Infinity and bring the game to these additional platforms. We're excited to be able to extend our reach... (Read More)
Live Development Streams Starting Today
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Today at 1pm PT marks the beginning of our live development streams during our Kickstarter, where you can join Fred and I (Dan) to watch us actually work on the game. Tune in at https://twitch.tv/pebby While today might just be a lot of Q&A,... (Read More)
Additional Backer Tiers Coming April 18th
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are thrilled to have so many *happy campers* joining us for our campaign. The only problem we have is a good one: we ran out of ways for our most generous backers to contribute more! We've received many kind notes from backers asking for ways they... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Gas Giant Gameplay!
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our fourth stretch goal: Gas Giant Gameplay! With a universe full of so many planets, we always wanted to be able to interact with all the interesting gas giants in The Ur-Quan Masters. For Children of Infinity, we're excited to add a... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Captain's Windows!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our third stretch goal: Captain's Windows! We're happy to be able to fund this wonderful, charming, and fan-favorite feature for all of our aliens in Melee. Part of getting to know an alien in Children of Infinity is through conversation,... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: More Ships!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our second stretch goal: More Ships! At this time of this update, we have over 20 additional ships that had been designed and prototyped but we couldn't commit to finishing more than our budget would allow. With your support, we can take... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Unlocked: Enhanced Super Melee!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our first stretch goal: Enhanced Super Melee! After doing some prototypes that support multiple players, enemies, and even an asymmetric mode where you defend your star base from onslaughts of attackers, we have the funds to create assets... (Read More)
$100K Goal Met!!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy days and jubilation! WE DID IT! We met our $100k USD goal in just under 3 hours for Free Stars: Children of Infinity!!! This is the ultimate, best feeling in the world. It is even better than the feeling of snuggling up to a warm campfire,... (Read More)
After 32 years, the 1992 open-world space game that helped inspire Mass Effect is getting a proper sequel
April 16th - via: gamesradar.com
The devs who founded Toys for Bob are going back to finally build a proper sequel to their beloved 1992 open-world space game, and while they no longer have the rights to the original game's name, the Kickstarter for this new title has smashed its $100,000 goal in less than three hours. (Read More)
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