FAQ
Jan 01, 2015
All hail the FAQ. If you have a general purpose question that is not answered here, please post it in the comments and we'll add it to the FAQ (where appropriated).
Q: When is Thimbleweed Park coming out?
A: Soon! Just kidding. March 30th, 2017
Q: What platforms is it coming out on?
A: Mac, Windows, Linux and Xbox One.
Q: I backed the Kickstarter, what platforms will I get?
A: Backers will get a key for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Q: Do I have to choose Mac, Windows or Linux
A: No, backers will get all three.
Q: Will I get a key for the XBox?
A: Unfortunately, only the Mac, Windows and Linux platforms are part of the Kickstarter reward.
Q: I want a DRM free version, can I get that?
A: Yes, before the launch date, you will get a email asking if you want Steam or GOG (DRM free).
Q: When will preorders start?
A: Soon.
Q: Where can I buy the game?
A: Initially on Steam, GOG and the Xbox and Microsoft Store. We'll add other places as soon as we can.
Q: Is there Cloud saving?
A: We use Steam Cloud saves for Mac, Windows and Linux, and you can save from the Xbox to the Windows 10 store copy. You can't share saves between Steam and the Xbox.
Q; What will the price be?
A: We don't know yet.
Q: Will you release it on the Playstation and Switch?
A: Hopefully, but we can make no promises now. Once the game is release and we have some free time, we'll look into both of those. Ports take time and money, both of which we have very little of right now.
Q: Will the game be translated?
A: Yes, it will be subtitled in French, German, Spanish and Italian. Russian will follow a few weeks after release and will be a free upgrade.
Q: Is it only English voice?
A: Yes, for now it is only English.
Q. Will there be a boxed version of the game I can purchase?
A. Yes, once the Kickstarter boxes have been sent out, we will be selling an (unsigned) boxed version of the game.
Q: When can I expect my other Kickstarter rewards?
A: Probably a few months after the game releases. We're a small team.
Q: Are you going to open source the game engine?
A: We don't know. If we do, it won't be for several months after the game is released. Open sourcing is not as simple and just releasing a bunch of code, and you'd get to see what a crappy programmer I am.
Q: Help, I'm having issues with my Kickstarter, Humble Bundle or PledgeManger order!
A: Send an email to support [at] thimbleweedpark [dot] com. Don't post questions to the blog.
Just kidding awesome game, awesome developpers. I will pay any prize hahahaha
These days I strongly prefer to games on an iPad (Adventure games specifically) or console over the PC. Depending on the timing of releases I might be tempted into getting an Xbox sooner than later if a desktop computer will be the only alternative for Thimbleweed park for a long time.
Cheers
If you previously backed Thimbleweed Park, look for an email with your personal link to upgrade.
I haven't got a email with a link
:(
I might be mistaken, but it seems this option exists for non-Kickstarter backers (though unsigned).
Reason is: while I love putting up boxes and posters, I never find myself wearing any of the T-Shirts.
In State of the Game #3 you mentioned recruiting playtesters from the readers, which got me very excited – is there a way I can sign up to be a tester?
Will the game be able to run smoothly on a Raspberry Pi 3?
https://github.com/irtimmer/moonlight-embedded/wiki/Packages
it would have been awesome to play on the good old system like the old days.
(i still play on mine)
but
"What platforms is the game coming out on?" says it's coming to PC late 2017.
Which is it?
Is there a Paypal account I can transfer money to? I backed the game a the $25 level. But that was two years ago.
I'd gladly pay $25 again to keep you going.
Thanks for the offer, the kindness of our backers has been amazing.
I probably would even back with 100-200$ if you start another kickstarter for this.
Based on the information I read on the blog, your engine would be a much better fit for me compared to AGS.
I still get a shiver when I find myself in the underground tunnels of MI2 and Le Chuck pops up out of the blue and starts stabbing the voodoo doll! Did I mention I'm in my late 30s? It's just sad...or perhaps it's just the result of keeping my younger self alive on the inside :-)
Is that at midnight somewhere in the world? Or 8:00 AM "USA-time"? :-)
I live in Denmark (Central European Time) and plan to take a day off from work. I wonder when I can expect the game to be released?
I COULD theoretically wait until the 31st to play the game ;-) But I'd rather not :-)
is it possible to use monetization? Do you have requirements?
A: We don't know yet.
I know! It's $19.99!