Quick Update ahead of the Make-A-Wish news: We have a little more than 24 hours to play the Hawthorn Proof-of-Concept demo as part of Next Fest. If you haven't had a chance to jump in and experience the earliest build of Hawthorn, now is the chance! Next Fest ends June 22nd at 1pm ET. Now on to the good stuff!
At NEARstudios, we believe games can bring people together and make a positive impact beyond entertainment.
We’re proud to announce that Hawthorn is partnering with Make-A-Wish by donating 2,500 game keys to an upcoming charity bundle supporting the foundation’s mission of granting life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses.
Make-A-Wish creates moments of hope, joy, and strength for children and their families during challenging times. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support their inspiring work.
This partnership reflects the values at the heart of Hawthorn: community, compassion, adventure, and the belief that small actions can make a difference. By contributing 2,500 Hawthorn keys, we hope to help raise funds that enable Make-A-Wish to continue creating unforgettable experiences for children and their families.
We’re also deeply thankful to our community. Every wishlist, share, playtest participant, backer, and player has helped Hawthorn grow and made opportunities like this possible.
If you’d like to support this incredible cause, we encourage you to purchase the Cosy Up charity bundle while it’s still available. There is a limited number of bundles remaining, and the event ends on the 21st, so don’t miss your chance to pick up a collection of cozy games while helping Make-A-Wish grant life-changing wishes for children and their families.
On behalf of everyone at NEARstudios, thank you to Make-A-Wish for bringing light to families during some of their most difficult moments and helping children create cherished memories filled with wonder, hope, and possibility. And thank you to everyone who participates in the bundle, your support helps make those meaningful experiences possible and reminds families that they are not facing their journey alone.
— The Hawthorn Dev Team