Loftia, a new-age, cozy MMO game, launches its debut Kickstarter campaign on August 1st, 2023, to raise funds for game development after experiencing viral success across social media.
Loftia is being developed by Qloud Games, an Australian indie game studio focused on games with a positive impact on people and our natural world. The studio was founded by Michael and Martina in 2022, who have been documenting their journey online after quitting 9-5 jobs to bring their dream game to life.
Loftia has since garnered an international community of more than 300,000 people across Instagram, TikTok and Twitter - an active and involved fanbase the team fondly refers to as “Loftians”.
Loftia’s Kickstarter campaign aims to meet a goal of USD$150,000 to develop the game further for PC, Mac and Nintendo Switch. If the campaign succeeds, Qloud Games aims to deliver a first play-test in 2024 for members of Loftia’s community and crowdfunding Alpha backers.
A new method of community game creation
As a social, multiplayer game that brings people together, Qloud Games actively seeks the participation and involvement of “Loftians” in Loftia’s development process. Prioritizing feedback and suggestions from the community, Loftia is spearheading a new method of creating a game together with its community of players.
Michael and Martina said, “We love having a community with us on our creative journey, helping us build not just a game, but a new age of cozy gaming. The participation we’ve seen on social media has been incredible, helping us realize the importance of creating a fun, online space that enables wholesome socialization, and we hope Loftia will become that home for us all.
“It’s been an incredible ride so far, filled with late nights, endless cups of coffee, and a whole lot of passion. We’ve been working on some exciting game features to be revealed in our full-length game trailer, released on Kickstarter launch day. Stay tuned!”
Inspired by classic MMOs, cozy games, and a more sustainable world
Drawing inspiration from beloved games like Animal Crossing and The Sims, along with classic MMOs like World of Warcraft and MapleStory, players in Loftia can build their dream home, go on adventures with friends, and work towards a more sustainable future. Cozy mechanics like farming, foraging, crafting and decorating will all be available, but with a futuristic, solarpunk-themed twist - where hydroponic farming will be an alternative option to traditional soil-based farming, and crafting will use recycled materials from salvaged goods.
With socialization at its core, Loftia strives to encourage genuine player connections by providing classic MMO elements like group quests and guilds (called “Adventures” and “Clubs” in Loftia), while also implementing innovative features like community farming, group hangout and study sessions, multiplayer housing, and more.
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For more information, please contact: martina@loftia.gg
Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qloudgames/loftia
Loftia website: https://loftia.gg/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftia.gg/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/loftiadev
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loftia.gg?lang=en
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/loftia