Guild: Ren Faire'd Kickstarter ends after raising over $6.8 million

Remember the golden era of web series when gaming culture was just beginning to carve out its own dedicated space online? If you've ever stayed up way too late running dungeons with your online team, chances are the iconic MMORPG-themed show that captured that feeling exactly holds a special place in your heart. Well, hold onto your guild tabs, bards, because the community just proved that their love for this classic show is more alive and stronger than ever.

The crowdfunding campaign for The Guild: Ren Faire'd has officially ended, and saying it exceeded expectations would be an understatement. Fans and followers knew the reunion project was set up to be a solid performer, but no one was truly prepared for just how high the final total would climb. By the time the campaign clock ran out, backers had come together to create a perfect crowdfunding monster.

When the final numbers were locked in, the campaign closed with a staggering $6,820,829 pledged by fans around the world. That's well over $6.8 million raised purely through the power and dedication of the community. Crossing that kind of threshold in the game-adjacent crowdfunding space is not just impressive, it's truly record-breaking. Territory destruction.

Anyone who's ever been part of an online gaming clan or MMO party knows just how deep that nostalgic bond can run. This upcoming reunion film brings back the world of the classic MMORPG-themed web series, setting the stage for a massive return for The Guild: Ren Faire'd. Seeing the community pool reach into the millions shows just how much we resonate with these stories woven by gamers who lived and breathed a virtual world together.

What makes a result like this stand out is the undeniable statement it sends. Crowdfunding projects come and go every day, but raising over $6.8 million proves that when the gaming community cares about something, they will move mountains to make it happen. The momentum of this campaign shattered expectations from day one. Right up to the final few seconds.

Now that Kickstarter has officially wrapped and nearly $7 million is in the bank, the stage is set for the reunion film. It's always thrilling to watch a passionate community back a project they love in such a massive, undeniable way. Were you one of the backers who helped The Guild: Ren Faire'd cross $6.8 million, or are you just an exception? Did you want to see how the reunion film turns out? Let us know your thoughts!