The final bell has rung, the reception doors are closed, and we are standing here completely blown away. The Lethal Wedding Kickstarter campaign is officially over, and you all absolutely crushed it.
Saying thank you honestly doesn't feel like enough, but from the bottom of our hearts, a massive, bloody thank you to everyone who backed the project, shared the link, or just cheered us on in the comments. You are the reason this game is coming to life on Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, and Steam.
Thanks to your unbelievable support, Lethal Wedding is officially a reality. Look at what we managed to pull off together during this crazy month:
Funded in 90 Minutes: You completely shattered our initial goal before we even had time to process the launch day nerves.
749 Backers: A full army of retro arcade fans stepped up to support this game.
$58,467 Total Funding: You pushed us to a massive 389% funded finish, unlocking some incredible upgrades along the way.
Because you all absolutely destroyed our funding goals, we didn't just fund the base game. We managed to clear some massive milestones together, meaning everyone gets a serious upgrade to their rewards:
$45K Unlocked – Bill Tiller Kickstarter Exclusive Poster & Box Art:
LucasArts legend Bill Tiller (The Curse of Monkey Island) is officially lending his iconic art style to Lethal Wedding! Complete-in-Box backers can now opt for an exclusive alternate box art design via their BackerKit survey.
Backers with a Limited Edition cartridge (tier or add-on) will also receive an exclusive physical poster! As a thank you, we are also adding the digital Bill Tiller poster to ALL digital and physical reward-tier bundles. No matter how you backed us, you're getting a piece of this legendary collaboration.
(Important Note: Poster is an LE bonus item and won't be sold separately).
$50K Unlocked – The Fatman & Team Fat Deluxe OST CD:
The legendary duo behind the Zombies Ate My Neighbors soundtrack, George Sanger and Joe McDermott, is officially bringing a face-melting chiptune score to the game! This unlocks a physical Deluxe OST CD add-on complete with the original soundtrack and brand-new exclusive tracks. Even better: EVERY single backer across all tiers will now automatically receive the digital Fat Adventures coloring book in their rewards bundle!
Missed out on adding the CD during the live campaign? Don't worry, you will still have the opportunity to update your pledge and select more-add ons once the BackerKit Survey is sent out in the coming weeks.
Now that the live campaign is wrapped, we are moving straight out of fundraising mode and deeper into production. Here is a quick, practical roadmap of what you need to look out for over the next few weeks:
Check Your Payment: Kickstarter will now process all pledges. They will email you directly if there are any issues with your payment information. Please keep an eye on your inbox for any messages from them.
Wait for the Survey: After Kickstarter has finished processing everything, we will send out a survey through our pledge manager. This is where you will be able to confirm your rewards, provide your shipping address, and grab any last-minute add-ons you might have missed. Keep an eye on your email for that!
Keeping in Touch: The campaign might be over, but you won't be left in the dark. We are going to keep posting regular updates right here on Kickstarter to show you our ongoing development progress, art assets, behind-the-scenes milestones, and manufacturing steps. You're with us all the way to the finish line.
Thank you all again for an absolutely unforgettable month. Celebrate the win with us, take a breather, and we'll talk to you very soon. Time for us to head back into the dev trenches and build the best Sega Genesis game we possibly can! -Mega Cat Studios