Chronicles: Medieval Studio Pleads for Wishlist Support Amid Funding Crisis

Raw Power Games, a studio formed by developers who worked on titles like The Witcher 3, Total War: Three Kingdoms, and Crusader Kings III, has announced a severe funding shortfall that threatens the future of both the company and its debut project, the historical strategy sandbox Chronicles: Medieval.

What Led to the Crisis

In a statement last week, the team revealed that "the necessary funding" had evaporated, even as the game approached its planned early access launch. Chronicles: Medieval was unveiled with a cinematic trailer narrated by Tom Hardy, showcasing its blend of large-scale battles and RPG-driven social climbing in 14th century England. Despite being near completion, the studio now faces an uncertain path forward. Raw Power Games hinted at ongoing talks with potential investors but stressed that community support could make a difference, urging players to wishlist the game on Steam and keep the conversation alive.

Community Response and Impact

The immediate effect of this appeal has been modest. According to SteamDB, Chronicles: Medieval sits at #26 in wishlist rankings, unchanged from before the announcement. While its follower count rose by over 1,000 in a week—a notable spike compared to neighboring titles—it hasn't yet translated into a groundswell of grassroots momentum. The game's ambitious scope, combining Mount & Blade-style combat with a strategy layer where players guide a custom character through the social ranks, remains a compelling pitch, but it's unclear if wishlist traction alone can secure new funding.

The situation underscores a troubling trend in game development, where even experienced teams with promising projects can suddenly lose backing. For players, wishlisting is a low-effort way to signal demand and potentially influence investor confidence. While it's no guarantee of salvation, every show of interest helps. Raw Power Games' fate now hinges on whether the buzz they’ve generated can attract the resources needed to cross the finish line.

Have you added Chronicles: Medieval to your wishlist, and what role do you think community support should play in keeping ambitious indie projects alive?