Kickstarter Information

From the start, we’ve been clear about our commitment to an anti-retirement policy. We believe in giving players the opportunity to obtain all items through gameplay, without creating permanent exclusivity. This fosters fairness and accessibility across the community. While items may not return immediately, they will eventually become available again, with exciting new ways to earn them.

The Santae Kickstarter was designed not for exclusivity, but to showcase upcoming features and accelerate the development of amazing content. It offers early access to items, wearables, avatars, pets, and features as a thank you to those who support our vision. No items from the Kickstarter—except specific supporter rewards like the Supporter Trophy, Avatar, Forum Border, and design tiers—will be limited to backers alone. This aligns with our philosophy of inclusivity and transparency.

The Kickstarter is a way to share our excitement for Santae’s future and give supporters early access to planned content. None of the pets or items will be permanently locked behind the Kickstarter; they will eventually be available through gameplay, though they may be rarer and harder to obtain later. This ensures backers enjoy a rewarding experience while making sure future players still have a chance to enjoy the same content.

We’ve worked hard to avoid creating a Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) environment. In the virtual rpg world, it’s common for exclusive, never-to-return items to create artificial rarity. We’ve chosen a different approach—one where all players can eventually collect items through dedicated gameplay or community events.

The only truly exclusive items tied to the Kickstarter are specific supporter rewards, such as the Supporter Trophy, Avatar, Forum Border, and design tiers. These rewards honor our backers and allow them to become a part of Santae’s world and lore.

It’s understandable that without clear information, some may hesitate to back the Kickstarter, especially when items like the Regal Shimmer Dust, Divine Natural Phasmic, Divine Natural Seamso, and Divine Natural Kyree are involved. Rest assured, you will have the chance to acquire the Kyree, Seamso, Phasmic, and other Kickstarter items through gameplay in the future. These items will not simply be placed in the cash shop, as we believe in maintaining the integrity of gameplay and ensuring players earn these rewards.

We are still in the early stages of planning how these items will return, but I can share tentative timelines: the Kyree is slated for release in August 2025, the Phasmic in Fall 2026, and the Seamso in May 2027. These dates are subject to change as development progresses, but all of these pets will be available through gameplay.

The support we receive through the Kickstarter ensures the longevity of Santae and allows us to bring amazing features to life sooner for everyone to enjoy. We are incredibly grateful for the support from the community, not just through contributions, but also through your love, feedback, and excitement.

Our core values—kindness, compassion, and love—shape everything we do. Whether you’re backing the Kickstarter or enjoying the game, your involvement is what makes Santae special.

Our goal is to foster a transparent and welcoming community, and we’re excited to continue this journey together.

Thank you again for your continued support and for being part of this incredible community.

Best Regards,
Love, CJ