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Hello Successors,

Following up on our last update, we are excited to share that our March factory meetings have been incredibly productive.

But first, we owe you a sincere apology for the recent lack of updates. After the campaign ended, we encountered unexpected delays and obstacles regarding the project's fund settlement, and we did not receive the full funds until late January.

As we shared in our last update, we were not idle during this silent period and kept working on refining the game's details. In addition to that, we also spent time conducting on-site factory visits, negotiating, and carefully comparing multiple top-tier manufacturers. Since receiving the full funds in late January, we have been able to officially push things forward and make substantial progress with our factory partners. Moving forward, we will update you much more frequently so you always know exactly where the project stands.

We know that the absolute best way to repay your trust and patience is to deliver a high-quality game without a single compromise. That is our ultimate priority, and here is our next big step toward that goal.

Our Intended Manufacturing Partner
After extensive comparisons and physical sample reviews, we are thrilled to announce our intended manufacturing partners: Gameland and their newly established Vietnam branch, Khai Minh.

Gameland is a highly respected board game manufacturer that has been operating since 2006. Over the past 17 years, they have grown into an industry powerhouse. We chose to partner with them for a few key reasons:

Note: We are currently finalizing the very last contract details regarding exact volume and pricing, but both sides are fully committed to moving forward.

Production & Delivery Timeline
With our funds secured and our manufacturing partner lined up, we are pushing full-steam ahead into mass production. Based on our latest discussions and the factory's schedule, we are optimistic that mass production will be completed in May.

We recognize that this shifts our delivery later than our original estimate. However, taking the time to thoroughly vet and partner with a factory of this caliber is the right choice to ensure Crown arrives exactly as envisioned.

Thank you for standing by us. We are putting everything we have into crossing the finish line, and we look forward to sharing more production milestones with you soon!

Factory Snapshot

Here is a quick look at Gameland’s facilities and their past work:

Best,
All of us at BinaryStar Studio & Bifrost Games

Dear Backers,

First and foremost, we want to sincerely apologize for the lack of updates over the past few months. We know that silence can be frustrating, and we deeply appreciate your patience. While we haven't been posting updates, please rest assured that we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make Crown: The Succession War the best game it can possibly be.

We want to give you a transparent look at exactly what we’ve been doing during this time, where we currently stand, and our next steps.

🛠️ What We’ve Been Working On

To ensure the highest quality for the final product, we have been laser-focused on finalizing every single detail before mass production kicks off. Here is a breakdown of our recent progress:

1. Gameplay & Rulebook Polish

Rulebook Adjustments: We’ve been making final tweaks to the rulebook for maximum clarity and flow.

Language & Skill Verification: We conducted multiple rounds of rigorous language proofreading and double-checked all in-game skill descriptions to guarantee a smooth and balanced gameplay experience.

2. Miniature & Component Optimization

Sculpting & Details: We have been in deep communication with our manufacturers to adjust and refine the intricate engraving details on the miniatures.

Material Stability: We've been testing and confirming the material stability of the models to ensure they are both durable and highly detailed.

Final Accessory Checks: We are doing the final confirmations on all game accessories and components.

3. Print Readiness & Logistics

Die-lines & Layouts: We’ve gone through extensive back-and-forth with the factory regarding their feedback on die-lines and have finalized the various printing layouts.

Contracts & Warehousing: On the administrative side, we are locking in our final manufacturing contracts and confirming our warehousing and fulfillment partnerships to ensure smooth shipping later on.

📸 Sneak Peek: Sample Photos!

🏭 Current Production Status & Timeline

Currently, our team and our manufacturing partners are observing the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) holiday. Because of this, factory operations are temporarily paused.

What happens next? As soon as the holiday concludes, we have meetings scheduled with the factory in March to officially sign off on the final production details mentioned above. Once these March meetings wrap up, mass production will officially begin.

Fulfillment Timeline: Because we are finalizing the manufacturing contracts next month, we will provide a concrete, updated fulfillment timeline in our very next update in March.

Pledge Manager Status: Our Pledge Manager is currently being set up. We will notify everyone and send out the surveys as soon as our fulfillment timeline is finalized next month.

Thank you once again for your incredible support and understanding. We are putting our hearts into this game, and we can't wait to share more exciting news with you next month once the factory reopens!

Best regards,

Josie, Bifrost Games