"Keep talking about it": Raw Power Games call for Wishlist aid as they, and their historical strategy sandbox Chronicles: Medieval, lose funding

Raw Power Games, a studio founded by veterans behind titles like The Witcher 3 and Crusader Kings III, announced the loss of critical funding, threatening both the company and their debut game Chronicles: Medieval. The studio, which had planned an early access launch for the historical strategy title, urged fans to support the project amid financial uncertainty. Raw Power emphasized their determination to continue operations, hinting at potential new investors while calling on players to advocate for the game.

The studio’s plea included encouraging players to add Chronicles: Medieval to their Steam Wishlists, a move aimed at demonstrating market interest to potential backers. Despite the campaign, the game’s visibility on Steam’s official wishlist rankings has not improved, remaining at #26 on SteamDB’s desire-o-rankings. The studio has not provided further updates since the initial announcement, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Chronicles: Medieval combines large-scale battles reminiscent of Mount & Blade with an RPG-driven strategy layer, where players guide a custom character through 14th-century England’s social hierarchy. The game’s ambitious design, highlighted by a Tom Hardy-narrated trailer, has drawn attention, though its current follower count increase of over 1,000 week-on-week has not translated into significant ranking movement.

The studio’s survival remains in question as industry layoffs and studio closures continue to reshape the gaming landscape. While Raw Power Games has not disclosed specific financial figures or investor details, their public appeal underscores the challenges faced by mid-sized studios in securing stable funding for ambitious projects.