Privateer Press Reveal Their Plans For Monsterpocalypse
February 3, 2025 by brennon
Privateer Press has announced its plans for Monsterpocalypse in a new blog post. In the new post, they explain their plans for Kickstarter backers, the focus of the project right now and where they'd like to take the game in the future.
Monsterpocalypse // Privateer Press
After the catastrophe regarding the Kickstarter helmed by Mythic Games, Privateer Press has understandably taken some time to try and get this announcement right and whilst it won't please everyone, it seems like it provides a way forward at least.
For starters, Steamforged Games' focus is on producing the miniatures for Warmachine so to that end Monsterpocalypse' library of miniatures will be available as a print-on-demand service and Privateer will also offer the STL Files for sale so you can print them off at home. The idea is to have a lot of the miniatures available in the next few months with the full library of miniatures available in the Summer.
Now to the question of Kickstarter backers...
Guard Bundle // Monsterpocalypse
Unfortunately, Privateer Press won't be able to deliver Monsterpocalypse as per Mythic's Kickstarter. From the blog post...
"Our decision to take Monsterpocalypse in this direction was also significantly influenced by the Blaster in the room: the unfulfilled Monsterpocalypse board game Kickstarter project by Mythic Games. While we held out hope as long as we could that Mythic would find a way to deliver the project, at least in part if not in whole, we are as deeply disappointed as the many thousands of backers who pledged to the project to be faced with what is now a certainty that it will never come to fruition. Monsterpocalypse was licensed to Mythic as an independent publisher to produce the board game. Privateer is not involved with the execution of the Kickstarter project and did not benefit financially from the project."
More information...
"...while we would love to find a way to save the day for everyone who backed Mythic’s failed project, we do not have the means to remedy the decisions Mythic made that have resulted in significant loss to many people. But we went into this license with high hopes that it would inspire growth of the Monsterpocalypse player community and so we have explored multiple avenues in an attempt to salvage something from the tragedy that has occurred."
One avenue Privateer Press can help with is providing the STL Files of the Monsterpocalypse miniatures to backers of the project. Whilst not everyone will be able to 3D print their miniatures, this at least gives backers something. Additionally, they are going to be looking at offering a PDF repository of all of the cards and map files alongside any gameplay information (rules etc) so that can be downloaded by backers. This will take some time but it's another small win at least.
Planet Eaters // Monsterpocalypse
All of this work is being undertaken by one individual so it might take some time. At least the gears are turning and there will be some options for fans of the Monsterpocalypse game, both new and old, to get stuck back into the game that they love. Equally, the Alphas and the Triton from the Kickstarter will also be available if you're looking for something new.
Alphas // Monsterpocalypse
There is still hope for Monsterpocalypse to get back on its feet which I'm happy about and I like that Privateer Press has taken the time to do what they can for Kickstarter backers considering a lot of it was outside of their control.
There are also plans for them to run a Kickstarter for a self-contained 5E book called the Monsterpocalypsonomicon which will allow you to drop the monstrous kaiju-style creatures from Monsterpocalypse into your games of Dungeons & Dragons.
It is well worth reading Privateer Press' full blog post about Monsterpocalypse HERE to see their entire plan. In the end, some good news from the ashes of disappointment?
Drop your thoughts below...
"There is still hope for Monsterpocalypse to get back on its feet which I'm happy about..."
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Nice looking monsters
They need to give the KS backers the files if nothing else. That would go a long way to making people whole. Like the Relic Knight KS. Where did the money from the KS go?!? KS that end like this feel like the Hawk Tuah Meme Coin rugpull scam.
Neither of which I backed, but are just two more KS that went sideways, and why I don’t back KS.
Other than that, I would play Monsterpocalypse. Maybe.
I agree. All STLs should be offered to backers for free, not at a discounted price. I have a friend who lost over $400 on the KS.
I beg to differ. Kickstarter is not a pre-order it is an investment. It says so very clearly every step of the way. Even into the actual pledging they still hold up a sign “ONLY DO THIS IF YOU UNDERSTAND INVESTMENT AND THE POTENTIAL RISKS”. Mythic Games flocked up the last KS but that does not mean that PP is now owing anybody anything. [Unless there is some legal stuff we don’t know about and PP committed to fulfil the KS which I highly doubt] So PP coming forth and actually offering something (and be it just to ease the… Read more »
“But we went into this license …” but earlier they said Monsterpocalypse was licensed to Mythic as an independent publisher to the board game. Privateer is not involved with the execution of the Kickstarter project and did not benefit financially from the project.” I wonder what sort of license it was? Are Privateer Press implying that there was no money up front for the license? If it truly was there case that no money went to Privateer, then they have no responsibility. But if Mythic paid them for the license before starting the KS would Privateer not have some responsibility… Read more »
@athelstane I may not be a business genius, but NOBODY does something for FREE – for sure, money changed hands for a licence on this. Somewhere, somehow, money money money. Has to be. Why would they do it any other way? Generosity? Monsterpocalyptic Charity? Nah.
You’re not wrong.
I don’t think you’re necessarily wrong, but I don’t think PP is wholly to blame, either. Sure, they had a licensing deal, for which they got paid up front, but they got screwed by Mythic, too.
The bummer is that it absolutely negatively impacts Privateer and the brand, even though they aren’t the ones who caused the problem — they just put their trust in the wrong people. Now they have to try to do damage control. Sucks all around, but I agree that the backers should at least get the STLs.
I would actually be overjoyed with the files.
I’ve made a great deal on a site to get a huge ammount of 1st edition stuff and the game is fantastic.
I would really love to play the new version and especially paint the new models.
I was considering this a total loss, but this would make me so happy at this point.
I was bummed about the money, but was even more bummed out about missing out on this game.
I appreciate what Privateer is doing, even if 3D printing isn’t for me. But I also harbor no grudges against them or Mythic for the failed Kickstarter.
mythic were nothing short of scammers taking the kikstarter money to deliver previous proiects by their own admission, i was a substantial backer they screwed us over in every way. communication was terrible and they failed to even honour their own stated refund policy, written into the kickstarter terms and conditions ive been waiting years for mine was led on by their staff saying it would happen be patient then they simply ignored you. The fact that they are still being allowed to trade with such violations and customer shafting grieves me no end. if they had any shame then… Read more »
This isn’t Mythic. Mythic is no more.
This is Privateer press, who licensed Mythic for the IP. Now Mythic can’t deliver PP is trying to save the IP and the game.
Mythic isn’t trading anything anymore. I’m pissed at them too, but for me, if PP will give me the files, that will undo at least some of the damage. They need to do damage controll, but they’ll never be able to undo all the damage Mytic did.
point taken i shall rephrase it buyer beware on anything Mythic leaders go on to create. Their company info says they are looking to partner with Dized if they are allowed on any board of directors or kickstarter ever again then its dodgy i wouldnt trust them with a pee sample. As for privateer press i was told theyd partnered with mythic for the campaign so they obviously got something for the license as nothing was produced where did it all go? sure we get the STL`s some day still no board or mat to play on the whole brand… Read more »
I certainly won’t trust these people with more of my money and I’ve been soured of the whole kickstarter experience by now. I also backed Lasting Tales. It’s clear they’ve been runnning campaigns they shouldn’t have. I completely understand people feel like the entire brand is tainted. It’s a shame, but not weird you feel that way. PP certainly got something for the IP, but seeing as they’ve sold of warmachine, I don’t think they’re in any place to reimburse or anything. I’m just glad I’ll get something. I’m in a better financial position now, than when I backed the… Read more »
The files are a small consolation of pennies on the dollar of investment, if you use Myminifactory as a base for sale prices. As the Relic Knights fiasco was pointed out, atleast these two financial face plants have been taken on by, hopefully, more responsible hands.
I actually got to play the re-issued board game by PP, a year or two before this Kickstarter. It is a great game. I had a lot of fun. It is really sad to see things in this state of affairs, where the game and the gamers are the ones suffering because of the severe mismanagement of Mythic. I was a backer in one their first Kickstarters with Pantheon, and everything went smoothly. It is very sad to see.