Heart Machine, creators of Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash, launched a Patreon to enhance community engagement and alleviate financial challenges in the indie game industry. Founder Alx Preston emphasized the need for more direct conversations with gamers. While Patreon provides a potential revenue stream, it is not a substitute for traditional funding sources; thus, the studio also collaborates with publishers like Devolver Digital. Despite having faced layoffs and market difficulties, Heart Machine aims to create sustainable income and strengthen community ties amidst the evolving gaming landscape.
The Patreon's there, really, to open up to the community and talk about certain things when it comes to game development.
Industry dynamics have changed a lot, so money is tough to come by in a lot of ways.
Whatever we can do to support ourselves and stay alive longer term is an important thing to turn to.
Patreon isn't our biggest portion of revenue or anything.
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