For those who were wondering, here's what they posted on their Patreon:
·An Important Update on Junk Hero Nov 27, 2024ShareDear Patrons,
First, let me express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported Junk Hero since we released the prototype in December 2023. Your encouragement, feedback, and generosity have meant the world to us and kept this project alive during challenging times.
As many of you know, our plan was to hire an engineer in early 2024 to continue building the full vision of Junk Hero. Unfortunately, despite all efforts, the funding we achieved wasn’t sufficient to sustain our original prototype team of three or bring on the engineering talent we needed. By April 2024, I was the only one left on the team, as maintaining the required level of development was no longer feasible under the available resources.
Since then, I’ve reached out to numerous engineers to explore ways to continue development within the current funding levels. While these discussions were productive, I was unable to secure a long-term collaboration that would allow us to meaningfully progress the game in its current state. As I’m not an engineer myself, my ability to create new builds has been limited.
What’s Next: While it’s incredibly difficult, I’ve made the decision to deactivate this Patreon page for now. There will be one final build released in the coming weeks, featuring Gracia with a custom set of animations. This build is being completed with the help outside the JH team and will be sent directly to all past supporters via Patreon DM as a thank-you for your belief in Junk Hero.
The Future of Junk Hero: Let me be clear: Junk Hero is not dead. The prototype we created is a strong foundation, and I am determined to find the best path forward. I’ll continue exploring solutions to bring this project back into active development and will share updates with all of you when there is a concrete plan.
Refunds and Payment Deactivation: To ensure fairness, all refunds will be accepted for recent contributions, and all payment options will be disabled until there is a clear, actionable plan to move forward.
Thank You: This isn’t goodbye—it’s a pause. Thank you again for being part of this journey so far. Your support has meant everything to me, and I hope you’ll stay connected as I work to find the right way forward for Junk Hero. I’ll keep everyone updated on the progress.
With deep gratitude,
Junk Hero