Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delayed to March 2025; Kickstarter campaign launched and free demo now available

As a long-time fan of action RPGs and Japanese mythology, I must say that I am both disheartened and intrigued by the recent developments regarding “Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade.” Having eagerly awaited its release since its announcement earlier this year, the delay to March 2025 is indeed a bitter pill to swallow. However, I find myself drawn to the transparency and resilience demonstrated by the developers at 7Quark in their Kickstarter campaign announcement.


7Quark has revealed that the release date for Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade has been pushed back to March 2025. To ensure the completion of this action-oriented roguelike RPG, a Kickstarter campaign has been initiated.

7Quark explains: “You might wonder ‘Why launch a Kickstarter campaign at this point, so near the end?’ – In essence, we’ve come to a stage where we can’t move forward any further without extra backing.” At the moment of writing, their Kickstarter campaign is almost at its $51,396 target with 26 days remaining.

At this moment, you can find a demonstration version for the game on its Steam store page as well. You can read more about it in the announcement by 7Quark, which I’ve linked below. If you’re interested, you can visit the Kickstarter page using the link provided as well.

Earlier this year, it was announced that Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade introduces three distinct characters: the everlasting ninja Shigure, the envoy from the demon realm Sara, and the fearsome samurai Taketora.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade delayed to March 2025; Kickstarter campaign launched and free demo now available

Hello everyone, we are 7Quark.

Appreciate your consistent help with Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade! We’ve got some crucial updates to unveil today.

Delay Announcement

Based on a thorough evaluation of our development team’s capabilities and the complexities involved in transferring the project to multiple platforms, it appears that the refining stage requires more time and work than we originally anticipated.

As a result, we have made the difficult decision to move the launch date to Q1 2025 .

Regrettably, there will be a setback in the release of Yasha: LDB from its initial timeline, but rest assured, our commitment remains unwavering to deliver an exceptional gaming experience by maintaining top-notch quality. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we strive to meet and exceed your expectations.

Kickstarter Campaign & Steam Demo

Yasha announces that Little Dead Bird’s Kickstarter campaign starts on November 18 (UTC+8), and on the very same day, there will be a complimentary demo for everyone to enjoy!

Could it be that you might wonder, “Why launch a Kickstarter campaign at this late stage near the project’s completion?” To clarify, we find ourselves in a situation where we cannot proceed any further without extra backing.

2023 saw our team encounter significant hurdles, both within our organization and from external sources. In an effort to maintain production, our leader made a substantial personal sacrifice—investing all of his assets into the project’s budget. While this move temporarily alleviated the issue, it also drained our financial reserves. Consequently, we have been compelled to delay the release date, and certain features initially intended for the launch version will now be rolled out as free updates following the initial rollout.

Regardless of the challenges faced, the team has remained steadfast, showing no signs of wavering, grumbling, or leaving.

If we don’t receive the last round of financing, unfortunately, we risk not being able to compensate our employees and partners, which might cause our ongoing efforts to grind to a stop.

As a group of experienced creators, brimming with enthusiasm and innovative concepts for this game, our progress has been somewhat limited due to financial constraints, which in turn affects the level of technical sophistication we can attain.

Hey there fellow gaming enthusiast! I’m reaching out to you with an exciting opportunity. Let’s team up and conquer the last challenge together, as we approach the finish line in bringing Yasha: Land Beyond Dreams to reality!

Back the Legend of the Demon Blade (Yasha) on Kickstarter! As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t wait to dive into this unique Japanese-style action RPG. Let’s help bring this exciting project to life: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/7quark/yasha-legends-of-the-demon-blade-japanese-style-arpg

Again, I want to express my gratitude to each and every player out there. Your continued support and understanding is truly appreciated. Rest assured, we are committed to making Yasha: LDB an exceptional game.

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2024-11-21 14:26