{"rewrite":{"id":"r_5bea2535e1d0c3279f5a31f9","clusterId":"c_0d5d79eb038997869cfc9453","slug":"lie-of-caelum-spirit-hits-kickstarter-goal-in-12-hours","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit Hits Kickstarter Goal in 12 Hours","summary":"The Kickstarter for Lie of Caelum: Spirit, an SF mecha JRPG built with RPG Maker MZ, reached its 5.5 million yen goal within 12 hours of the campaign's August 31, 2026 launch. Developer Classi5ed revealed stretch goals that include a Nintendo Switch 2 version alongside the initial PC release on Steam and GOG, with an Xbox port planned as a future stretch goal. The campaign had raised about 9.6 million yen at the time of writing and runs until September 30, 2026.","whyItMatters":"The campaign's rapid success has already expanded the release plan beyond the initial PC version, adding a Switch 2 version and an Xbox port as stretch goals.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe game is a sequel to Lie of Caelum, a free JRPG on Steam, but is designed to be playable without the earlier title. It uses a turn-based battle system with an input combo mechanic, mecha combat, exploration, and mini-games. Lead developer Stark said his prediction that the campaign would take at least a week was blown away, and called the project a challenge to exceed the limits of RPG Maker MZ.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReached stretch goals include New Game+, an expanded player support robot, card game elements, a digital art book for backers, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version alongside the initial PC release on Steam and GOG. An Xbox port is planned as a future stretch goal. The campaign, planned to support Japanese, runs until September 30, 2026, with full release scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit, an SF mecha JRPG built with RPG Maker MZ, hit its 5.5 million yen Kickstarter goal within 12 hours. Stretch goals already add a Switch 2 version; an Xbox port is planned. Campaign runs until September 30, 2026.","twitterPost":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit hit its 5.5 million yen Kickstarter goal in 12 hours. Switch 2 version confirmed as a stretch goal, Xbox port planned. Campaign ends September 30, 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The Kickstarter for Lie of Caelum: Spirit, an SF mecha JRPG made with RPG Maker MZ, reached its 5.5 million yen goal within 12 hours of launch. Stretch goals already include a Switch 2 version alongside the PC release, with an Xbox port planned. The campaign runs until September 30, 2026, and full release is set for the third quarter of 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/03/171660.html\",\"title\":\"'Lie of Caelum: Spirit' SF Mecha JRPG Achieving 2.5D with RPG Maker MZ Reaches Crowdfunding Goal Within 12 Hours - Switch 2 Version Also Announced\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4736,"outputTokens":3180,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788368369,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T16:56:18.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-09-02T16:57:22.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T16:57:22.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_0d5d79eb038997869cfc9453","canonicalTitle":"『RPGツクールMZ』で2.5D実現のSFメカJRPG『Lie of Caelum: Spirit』12時間以内にクラファン目標額達成―スイッチ2版の制作も決定","representativeArticleId":"a_8dcd3eed0ed553adf42f957c","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Lie of Caelum: Spirit\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-09-02T16:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-09-02T16:00:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T16:57:23.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/03/171660.html","title":"『RPGツクールMZ』で2.5D実現のSFメカJRPG『Lie of Caelum: Spirit』12時間以内にクラファン目標額達成―スイッチ2版の制作も決定"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Lie of Caelum: Spirit"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}