A new year brings fresh innovation from Kickstarter. We’ve been making the rounds at CES and Sundance, Zine Quest is back this February, and we’ve shipped several product updates designed to help you launch, fund, and manage your project more effectively. Read on to see what’s gaining momentum now. |
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7 Things You Missed at CES |
At CES, we saw firsthand how creators are thinking about what’s next. From emerging ideas to unexpected moments, here are seven Kickstarter-driven highlights from the show you may have missed. |
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How a Star Football Player Funded His Comic Book on Kickstarter |
Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love didn’t stop at the field. With a story he wanted to tell, he turned to Kickstarter to fund his comic book from the ground up. Read how he brought his vision to life and built a community of backers along the way. |
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From Crowdfunding to the Big Screen: Kickstarter Films at Sundance 2026 |
This year at Sundance, films that began as crowdfunded projects are taking the spotlight. See how creators turned early support into big-screen premieres. |
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Social Media Strategies to Boost your Kickstarter Campaign |
From choosing the right platforms to creating scroll-stopping content, this guide covers how to use organic social media to attract backers, build community, and drive support for your Kickstarter campaign. |
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How Two Artists Made A Mysterious Collaborative Project Work |
Some projects thrive on collaboration. Learn how two artists partnered on a mysterious project, navigated the creative process together, and turned a shared idea into a successful Kickstarter campaign. |
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Zine Quest returns this February, celebrating the DIY spirit of RPG zines and the creators behind them. It’s a great opportunity to launch your project, reach a passionate TTRPG audience, and be featured alongside other standout zine projects throughout the month.
Thinking about participating? Start here: |
📘 HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Everything you need to know to launch during Zine Quest + tips for success
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🎥 WATCH THE CREATOR PANEL
Watch the recording of our conversation with experienced creators sharing how to launch a successful RPG Zine
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You’ll now receive three separate payouts instead of two for Pledge Over Time pledges. Payouts arrive at roughly 2, 8, and 12 weeks after your project ends, so funds come sooner and more steadily. |
Secret Add-Ons let you offer discounted or exclusive add-ons to specific audiences, like your pre-launch followers, without putting them on your public campaign page. Just create the add-on, share a private link, and backers can add it directly to their pledge. |
Ever get a backer question you couldn’t answer because you couldn’t see your pledge manager settings? You can now view many of your pledge manager settings after launch, including shipping, taxes, and reward pricing. |
Creators can now issue partial or full refunds on Pledge Over Time pledges while payments are still in progress. Just enter the refund amount, and Kickstarter will automatically handle adjusting or refunding installments, with clearer status labels to show what’s changed. |
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Limited Runs. Almost Gone. |
All month long, creators have been launching Make 100 projects with limited-edition rewards for just 100 backers. Made in small, finite quantities, these projects are perfect for collectors and early adopters. Don’t miss your chance to grab these one-of-a-kind items! |
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