{"rewrite":{"id":"r_7773b987db4fadf9e5374574","clusterId":"c_4eb2c2adcc621140bbfb5cda","slug":"lie-of-caelum-spirit-kickstarter-launches-for-xenogears-inspired-rpg","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit Kickstarter Launches for Xenogears-Inspired RPG","summary":"Classi5ed has opened a Kickstarter campaign for Lie of Caelum: Spirit, a PC (Steam) RPG built in RPG Maker MZ and inspired by Xenogears and Phantasy Star. The campaign targets roughly 5.5 million yen, with the game promising a 60-hour main campaign plus 20 hours of side content. The campaign runs through September 30, 2026, with release planned for the third quarter of 2027.","whyItMatters":"An RPG Maker MZ project that drew over a million views on X for its pseudo-3D presentation is now asking backers to fund a full commercial release, with Japanese language support planned.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe game is set in a world where SF philosophy and cosmic religion collide, following people bound by secrets and divided by class as they are pulled into a large-scale conspiracy. Combat is turn-based with an input combo system, and mech battles sit alongside high-speed shooting through vast areas, exploration, racing, and card game minigames.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roughly 5.5 million yen goal covers asset development and music composition. If the campaign exceeds it, stretch goals will expand the 3D asset library, broaden localization, bring in additional composers, and fund stronger marketing ahead of release. An interview with the developer, covering the game\u0026#39;s content and development history, has also been published.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit, the RPG Maker MZ RPG that drew over a million views on X for its pseudo-3D look, is now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Goal is about 5.5 million yen, with a 60-hour main campaign. Runs through September 30. Release planned for Q3 2027.","twitterPost":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit, the Xenogears-inspired RPG Maker MZ title with pseudo-3D visuals, launched its Kickstarter. Goal is about 5.5 million yen, 60+ hour main campaign, Japanese support planned. Runs through September 30, 2026.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Lie of Caelum: Spirit, a Xenogears-inspired RPG built in RPG Maker MZ, has launched a Kickstarter campaign targeting about 5.5 million yen. The game promises a 60-hour main campaign and 20 hours of side content, with Japanese support planned. The campaign runs through September 30, 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/01/171558.html\",\"title\":\"Lie of Caelum: Spirit Kickstarter Launches, Xenogears-Inspired RPG Made in RPG Maker MZ\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5575,"outputTokens":2717,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1788346305,"createdAt":"2026-09-02T10:47:19.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-09-02T10:47:26.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T10:47:26.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_4eb2c2adcc621140bbfb5cda","canonicalTitle":"『RPGツクールMZ』で疑似3D実現でも話題のRPG『Lie of Caelum: Spirit』クラファン開始―日本語対応の『ゼノギアス』インスパイア作","representativeArticleId":"a_737fb8b4f0c205055d2e66f6","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":"2026-08-31T16:00:02.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-31T16:00:02.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T10:47:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/01/171558.html","title":"『RPGツクールMZ』で疑似3D実現でも話題のRPG『Lie of Caelum: Spirit』クラファン開始―日本語対応の『ゼノギアス』インスパイア作"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Lie of Caelum: Spirit"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}