*DING! Series: [The Primal Hunter] has reached a new level! The definitive power fantasy LitRPG comes to crowdfunding with this Collector's Edition release. Get the deluxe box set along with exclusive merch and rewards.
Hello there, people! We’ve finally got our shit together enough to plan big, chunky collector’s editions of The Primal Hunter! Yep, you heard right: Books 1-3 of Primal Hunter. Shiny hardbacks. Limited run. Real shelf candy, not the usual digital pixels you can pretend to own on Kindle Unlimited (but hey, thanks for the downloads, regardless). These aren’t just normal books. We’re talking premium hardcovers. Painted edges. Foil stamps. Slip cases. Some real bangers that’ll look damn good on a bookshelf, while also including some other goodies like bookmarks, art prints, sticker packs, and whatnot. If you are even the least bit interested, you’ll want to sign up.
I could tell you about all the cool stuff we've got planned... but that's no fun. But here's a sneak peek at some of the loot that's gonna drop alongside the books.
Hardbacks so beefy, they could double as workout equipment (I can recommend some great wrist stabilizers, if you try that).
Bonus goodies because, yeah, it’s crowdfunding. That’s how these things work! You give emails, I give shiny extras.
Early signups will help this campaign hit numbers so hard, it basically becomes a Jake-level boss beatdown. And you get to be a part of it.
Definitely snag yourself one of these sweet, exclusive Primal Hunter enamel pins. It’s the perfect badge to show you’re not just some noob. In other words, support the cause and look cool, you greedy bastards.
Honestly, just your email and a pulse. Click the “Count Me In!” button to get reminded the second things go live. I’m not gonna lie, I want to pull off a release so big that we hear Amazon audibly sigh through the very damn device you’re reading this on. Can’t do that without your help!
If you’re in, reserving your pledge beforehand helps the campaign start with a bang and you get a sick pin in exchange!
Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.
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15 days ago
👀 It's Time for Another Production Update!
📚 Production continues!
This month, the book volumes enter the final phase of polish before they go to print. In case it hasn't yet been mentioned, these deluxe editions were designed by Adam Cahoon (the designer and illustrator behind the recent Aethon: Vault hardcover release of He Who Fights with Monsters) and feature Adam's new chapter header art (check out the sample images below).
📖 Notebooks in the Works
One of the rewards we're most excited about, the notebooks with the custom emblem, are also gearing up for production. We've found a producer and we're awaiting a sample so we can confirm the quality meets our requirements and expectations.
✍️ Primordial God Coolness Upgrade
For our lucky Primordial God tier backers, we bumped up the coolness factor a little bit: Zogarth's numbered signing pages have been upgraded to include gold foil elements for an ultra-premium look.
📆 Timeline Update
Currently, we're on track for our estimates of Fall - Winter 2026/27 completion of all item production and arrival to the fulfillment warehouse, and currently skewing towards fall, and we'll continue to keep you updated on developments!
Hey there, Hunters! We've got a quick Primal Hunter update for you to close out the month of May!
📦 Production Update
Manufacturing is underway and everything looks to be moving smoothly so far! We're in the process of finalizing one of the most important elements of this project: the bound tip-in pages with Zogarth's signature.
We also received an update that the best birb plushie, Sylphie, will be headed our way in late-July/early-August.
It's super exciting, seeing everything come together!
🛍️ Backer Merch Store - Closing Soon!
If there's anything in the Backers-only exclusive merch store that you have been waffling on, now is the time to put in your order. We'll be closing the store once the project is fulfilled and would hate to see you miss out on anything that's been calling to you.
Some backers have already gotten their merch, and we've heard nothing but good things about the quality. Here's a few reviews:
We reached out to Stoyan so we could add a few photos of their merch haul, and they added: "I’m wearing mine almost everyday haha. The lighting in my room is not very good so the clothes look yellowish but they are actually bright white which is making crazy good contrast with the gold letters."
Here are those photos:
Once the merch store closes, it won't be coming back. So don't delay! The link is below in the Backer's-only content :)
Once again, thank you so much for your support, and follow the Vault BackerKit account to keep apprised of other projects we have coming up! We'll talk to you soon when we have more updates!
Just wanted to drop a quick note about those surveys we mentioned in our last update: The smoke test has been completed and surveys have now been sent. Hooray! 🎉🎉🎉
Give your email a good look through to find the survey and follow the prompts. This is how we collect information like your shipping address, confirm your pledge, and allow you to make adjustments on your end.
Did you choose Pay Over Time?
If you chose Pay Over Time for your payment, you'll receive your survey once your final payment has been received!
And then, just a quick plug about the upcoming Webtoon graphic novel series, coming out with Vol. 1 very soon: The Primal Hunter. Because, well, it's The Primal Hunter. We'd be remiss if we didn't make sure you knew all about this. Preordering gets you some free stickers and emotes, too.
That's all for now! We'll keep in touch as we have more updates for you!
🏹 Smoke Tests, Late Pledge Store, and Sylphie Plushie
I've got a nice chonky update for you today! Here's a quick summary in case you prefer to skim:
⭐ Smoke Tests are going out TODAY! ⭐ Late Pledge store is live now! ⭐ Limited quantity of Sylphie plushies! ⭐ The Primal Hunter Backers Only Merch Store will close after fulfillment!
🚨 SMOKE TESTS
We've been working our butts off to get the Primal Hunter survey put together. This is such an important part of crowdfunding: it's how we collect information like your shipping address, confirm your pledge, and allow you to make adjustments on your end.
A smoke test sends this survey to a small percentage of backers first, allowing us to make sure that everything is working correctly before sending it to everyone. All you have to do is keep an eye on your email and follow the prompts.
If you are in that initial small percentage, it's essential that you complete the survey as quickly as possible. We can't send the survey to everyone else until the smoke test is completed, so please take a moment to fill it out. Thank you thank you thank you!
If you have any problems with your survey, email us at [email protected]!
🚨 LATE PLEDGE STORE IS LIVE NOW!
Huzzah! So exciting! The preorder store is finally live and you can view it here: https://primal-hunter.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
This is your last chance to get your loot if you missed it during the campaign. You can get your deluxe box set, exclusive merch, and other rewards there.
Fair warning: The number of Sylphie plushies is very limited, so if you missed it during the campaign, jump into the late pledge store and add it on before they are all gone.
Sylphie Plush
🚨 The Primal Hunter Backers Only Merch Store
The Backers only merch store will not be open forever! We'll likely be closing it after the campaign is fulfilled. A few quick reminders, but pay special attention to the graphic variants note:
Graphic Variants: Some apparel items have multiple graphic designs that aren’t visible from the initial product thumbnail. To see all options, click into the product and select a gender/size option. This will reveal all the available designs for that style.
Decoration Details: Each product description lists its decoration method (screen printed or embroidered). If you have a favorite look or texture, double-check that before you add it to your cart.
Backers Only Merch Store Item Preview
The link to the backers only merch store is below 👇👇👇
Wanted to let you know that the Backer-exclusive Primal Hunter Merch Store is officially open! This store is only available to backers of the campaign, and is full of apparel and gear inspired by the world of The Primal Hunter.
We’re so excited to finally be able to share these items with you, and can’t wait to see how you show off your love of The Primal Hunter series. Here's a peek:
Tell us what you are snagging up from the store in the comments!
Thanks so much, again, for a great campaign - we'll have more updates for you when the survey goes out.
👏 HOLY HECK. THANK YOU ALL FOR A FANTASTIC CAMPAIGN!
Firstly, holy crap. WOW.
Seriously. We never imagined that we would hit this amount of funding for The Primal Hunter: Deluxe Collector's Box Set! Cracking over a million dollars has humbled and touched the entire team working on this project.
Over the length of the campaign, we reached over 3,500 backers, and unlocked multiple stretch goals. We also hit the following milestones:
#16 Project on Backerkit across all categories
#12 Writing and Publishing Campaign across all crowdfunding*
#3 in the Writing and Publishing campaign on Backerkit
#1 Best birb unlocked 🐦
(*If you have any corrections to our achievements, let us know in the comments! There are a lot of projects to sift through.)
What's Next:
We will have a full update for backers re: next steps shortly. There will be a survey where we gather your information, preferences, and so on.
We'll be opening up the merch store next week, and you can see all of the Primal Hunter goodies we've been working on. This store is for backers only, so every piece is exclusive. You won't be able to get these items anywhere else!
More details to come, so stay tuned! And once again, thank you all. What a ride it has been!
