New RPG Built By Ex-Bethesda Developers Is Seeking Crowdfunding To Get Over The Line

The Gamer · 4 min read · games

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Hawthorn, a cosy RPG from ex-Bethesda and BioWare developers at NEARStudios, is launching a Steam Next Fest demo and seeking crowdfunding after turning down publisher deals. The team previously raised $450,000 on Kickstarter in 2025 but found publisher offers didn't align with their vision.