Episode 3 is about 80% finished. Its core mechanisms are already in place, as is the game flow and the main decisions that you make. We will still be making changes to the game balance, pacing, and how the game ends, but we are already happy with where it’s at, and encourage you to try it out on Tabletop Simulator.

Episode 4 is about 60% finished. We are certain of the direction and the game feel that we want to achieve, but we are still making large-scale changes and we are not quite ready yet to present its work-in-progress rulebook or Tabletop Simulator module.

The Solo and the Chronicle modes both have a tried and tested framework and lots of ideas for content - much more will follow once Episodes 3 and 4 are both finished.

During the Pledge Manager period, you can expect regular updates from us about the state of the development, as well as to the Episode 3 TTS module. Well before the Pledge Manager closes, we will also share the rulebook and the Tabletop Simulator module for Episode 4, as soon as it is ready.

An Episodes 1&2 Errata Pack will be available for free in the Pledge Manager. It includes a reprinted Solo rulebook, a sticker sheet, and a reprinted hex for Episode 2, correcting minor misprints in the first edition of Episodes 1&2 that was available during the original Kickstarter campaign.

For your convenience, we offer multiple payment options during this campaign.

By default, you can pledge using your credit card - in this case, the price of the rewards and add-ons you choose will be charged as a single payment as soon as the campaign closes. During the campaign, you can freely modify or even cancel your pledge.

You may also choose to use Gamefound’s Stretch Pay feature to pay for your pledge in five installments. The first payment will be due at the end of the campaign, while each subsequent payment will be due monthly. You will get a notification in email when a new installment is due, and you will be able to change your card details if they expire or if you have any problems with them. You can always check the payment plan in your pledge. Please note that Stretch Pay is only available for pledges made during the campaign - it won’t be available during the Pledge Manager period.

Apple Pay and Google Pay are also available, and you can use Stretch Pay with them.

PayPal payments are possible during the campaign, but please note that PayPal payments are processed immediately rather than at the end of the campaign. This also means that Stretch Pay is not available with PayPal. If you pledged via PayPal and would like add additional items to your pledge, you can do that anytime, however in the case of a cancellation or downgrade, please contact us at info@mindclashgames.com. Please also note that PayPal payment is only available for EUR transactions.

During the crowdfunding campaign, you can freely modify or even cancel your pledge. Gamefound only collects your payment at the end of a successfully funded campaign. The only exception is payments made via PayPal, which will be deducted immediately when you pledge - in case you you want a refund on your PayPal payment pledge, or you would like to downgrade your pledge, please reach out to us at info@mindclashgames.com. 

After the campaign ends, you can contact our customer support at info@mindclashgames.com, and we can fully refund your pledge within 14 days. If you missed this period, you can still request a cancellation of your pledge, but please note that we will deduct 10% for Gamefound and payment processing fees, which we are unable to recover after 14 days. The final date for cancellation is when the Pledge Manager closes (which will be about 4-5 months before the estimated delivery date). If you pledged using Stretch Pay and decide to cancel your pledge, we will refund your previously paid installments, but please note that we will deduct 10% for Gamefound and payment processing fees.

All refunds requested more than 14 days after the closure of the campaign will be reversed via Stripe to your credit card. Any refunds will be processed in EUR.

If you receive the game and any component is damaged / missing, please write an email to customer support (info@mindclashgames.com) with your issue.

This is Mindclash Games' ninth crowdfunding campaign and the culmination of 6 years of passionate work on our most ambitious project to date! With a clear vision, a strict time and a dedicated team, we are confident that we can keep up the pace of development, sampling, mass production and fulfillment, and deliver Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles - Episodes 3&4 to you on time.

Although the large scope of Perseverance is a challenge in itself, we currently have no unfulfilled campaigns, which allows us to focus fully on finishing this project and delivering it to you with the highest possible quality and care.

In manufacturing, we will continue to work with Panda Games Manufacturing. They have been excellent partners for all our projects so far, with projects like Perseverance Episode 1&2, Voidfall, Cerebria, Anachrony Infinity Box and the Trickerion Collector’s Edition on their track record. Our eight-year partnership is a guarantee for smooth communication and an inside-out knowledge of their processes and deadlines. Kathrin, our dedicated project manager, has been incredibly constructive and proactive when it comes to crazy component ideas, so this project is in safe hands with her. Just like with our previous projects, we are going into this campaign with a very detailed manufacturing budget plan for multiple funding scenarios, backed by accurate manufacturer quotes and physical samples for all custom components. Besides that, we already have Episodes 1&2 in the books, so the quoting process is even more accurate than before. 

Shipping price estimations are a bit more difficult since the campaign will fulfill in 2025, and we’ve seen drastic changes in shipping partner quotes in the last few years. Still, we are confident in our shipping estimates as they have been accurate in the past.

We highly value transparency in all our campaigns. As always, we will be in touch about our progress and important milestones via regular project updates approximately once per month, but if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@mindclashgames.com.