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Overview

The Solarpunk Kickstarter campaign was the funding event that turned Cyberwave's indie survival project into a fully funded multi-platform title. The campaign ran from May 30 to June 29, 2023, and raised around ten times its modest goal.

Final Numbers

Stretch Goals Unlocked

Crossing the 30,000 EUR goal early unlocked a series of stretch goals that broadened Solarpunk's content beyond the original pitch. The unlocked goals included:

• Additional housing decorations: more cosmetic options for player-built homes.

• Character editor: the ability to customize the player avatar.

• More plant types: expanded the available crops for farming.

• Recycling system: a recycling feature that turns surplus items into points usable for cosmetics. See gadgets and tools for details.

• Expanded building system: added more building materials, including glass for greenhouses and brick, alongside the default wood. See building and construction for the material list.

Impact on Development

The Kickstarter funding helped Cyberwave commit to a multi-year development cycle rather than relying solely on publisher advances. The campaign and its stretch goals shaped much of the content that appears in the finished game, from the character editor to the recycling system and the expanded building options.