Early Access MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Receives a Massive Funding Boost
The highly anticipated MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, currently in Early Access and inspired by classic fantasy games, has secured a substantial funding round to support its ongoing development. This new investment, totaling seven figures, will enable the Visionary Realms team to expand, create new content, and hire a dedicated project manager.
"We're not being taken over by a studio," assures Chris Rowan, CEO of Visionary Realms, in a statement shared with GameRant. "We're not facing a takeover or external interference. This funding is from a group of individuals who genuinely believed in our creative and technical capabilities and wanted to see this project succeed."
Rowan explains that the larger team will allow for better focus and efficiency, enabling the team to "breathe" and "wear fewer hats." This means they can deliver more comprehensive, richer content sooner, without the distractions of a larger studio.
Pantheon's journey began with a Kickstarter campaign in early 2014, aiming for $800,000 but only reaching $460,000. Despite this initial setback, the team's passion and dedication, led by the late designer Brad McQuaid, kept the project alive. They transitioned to a seed funding model in 2015 and eventually launched into a successful Early Access phase in late 2024, attracting over 2,300 concurrent Steam players during its first weekend.
The team has been actively updating the game with new content, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements. Their recent release, the Black Rose Keep, has already sparked discussions about future updates. Looking ahead, Pantheon is set to introduce significant changes to the Sorcerer class and a new 'point of interest' featuring the Wildbloods NPC class, promising an exciting future for players.
