The developer of the upcoming real-time strategy game Stormgate, which is being created by former Starcraft staff, is giving fans the opportunity to invest in the company. Frost Giant Studios has launched a “crowd-equity campaign” through StartEngine, allowing fans to purchase shares in the company. Interested parties can reserve a share before March as an indication of potential interest. Currently, nearly £300,000 has been reserved by 177 investors. However, StartEngine advises that investing in any project is speculative and carries a high degree of risk. Stormgate previously raised £18.4 million for development and aims to use the equity campaign to support a strategic marketing campaign leading up to its early access launch this summer. Frost Giant Studios wants to self-publish the game with direct support from the player community to avoid industry instability. The CEO of Frost Giant Studios, Tim Morten, stated that the real-time strategy genre has not declined but has faced increased competition from other genres. Stormgate aims to be a modern free-to-play game with strong social features that can attract a wider community and bring the RTS genre back into the spotlight. In other gaming news, Arrowhead Game Studios’ CEO advises players to hold off on purchasing Helldivers 2 until server issues are resolved.
‘Stormgate’ Offers Early Access to Fans Who Want to Invest
Stormgate’s decision to offer early access to fans through a crowd-equity campaign on StartEngine is a smart move that allows dedicated supporters to invest in the company and have a stake in its success. This strategy not only helps raise funds for Frost Giant Studios but also fosters a sense of ownership and loyalty among its fan base. It will be interesting to see how this unique approach to fundraising will impact the studio’s future projects and growth.