Chronicles: Medieval developer faces imminent closure after losing funding: 'What makes it hurt is how close we are. Early access is in reach'
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β’Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:42:09 +0000
π° What Happened
Raw Power Games says funding for its game Chronicles: Medieval has been pulled, and the studio may have to close. The team posted the news on Steam and social media on Friday.
The studio said the money was lost because of circumstances outside its control. It added that without funding it cannot keep building the game.
Chronicles: Medieval was due to enter early access in early 2027. The team says that launch was within reach.
π The Backstory
Chronicles: Medieval is an open-world sandbox set in a detailed medieval world, with large battles. It has been in development for more than four years.
The game first got attention last year for the wrong reason. Raw Power said it used AI image tools for concept art, then later told PC Gamer the game was fully hand-built with no generated art.
Through October the team kept posting updates, including a deep dive on medieval coats of arms. Nothing suggested trouble, so the news came as a shock.
π― Why It Matters
A small studio can lose years of work when a backer walks away. It also shows why players get nervous when AI tools enter a game's pitch.
Raw Power Games says funding for its game Chronicles: Medieval has been pulled, and the studio may have to close. The team posted the news on Steam and social media on Friday.
The studio said the money was lost because of circumstances outside its control. It added that without funding it cannot keep building the game.
Chronicles: Medieval was due to enter early access in early 2027. The team says that launch was within reach.
Chronicles: Medieval is an open-world sandbox set in a detailed medieval world, with large battles. It has been in development for more than four years.
The game first got attention last year for the wrong reason. Raw Power said it used AI image tools for concept art, then later told PC Gamer the game was fully hand-built with no generated art.
Through October the team kept posting updates, including a deep dive on medieval coats of arms. Nothing suggested trouble, so the news came as a shock.
A small studio can lose years of work when a backer walks away. It also shows why players get nervous when AI tools enter a game's pitch.