Hello everyone,
Tomorrow, Saturday January 10, 2026, is a big day for Hana. We are launching the public playtest and the Kickstarter campaign at the same time. It is a key moment for the project because it is the first time the game, the community, and our next step plan all meet on the same day.
Kickstarter: 2:30 PM
Playtest servers: 3:00 PM
The Kickstarter opens 30 minutes before the playtest.
The playtest scope (and why it matters)
This will be the last playtest on the current 2.5D version. It is our most complete version in terms of content, and it should be a lot of fun if you love running dungeons and chasing loot.
The playtest runs for one month, from January 10 to February 8, 2026. The goal is simple: play, test, share feedback, fix what needs fixing, and enjoy this moment together during the whole campaign.
Playtest trailer
We are also releasing the playtest trailer so you can see what to expect.
Servers at launch (community setup)
To handle the first days rush, we are opening 4 servers at launch: Mira (International), Orin (FR), Sylva (FR), and Elaria (FR).
Here is a preview of the server selection screen:
The goal is to avoid overload, long queues, or an unplayable server on day one. Then, once the population stabilizes (after the initial rush), we plan to merge servers so the world stays alive and groups are easy to find.
Progression and zone unlocks (milestones)
During the playtest, some zones will unlock progressively. These are not weekend-only events, they are progress milestones so we can move forward together at a similar pace. It also helps us stabilize and balance the game step by step, so the last weeks can focus on more interesting dungeons and real challenge.
Current targets are indicative (we prefer to adjust rather than promise things we cannot keep):
Zone 3 (Marsh): target opening around January 17 to 18, 2026.
Zone 4: target opening around January 24 to 25, 2026.
Kickstarter: where we are and why every follow matters
Right now we are at about 450 followers on Kickstarter and about 2,500 members on Discord. The campaign goal is €25,000.
A simple way to visualize it: if only 50% of the Discord supports the campaign, that is about 1,250 people. To reach €25,000, that would be an average of about €20 per person. Of course it will not be exactly that, but it shows why every support matters.
Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gardenofhana/hana-turn-based-tactical-mmorpg-3d
Rewards and supporter recognition
Starting with this playtest, we are adding a simple system of in-game titles to recognize supporters and participants.
On Kickstarter, the rewards are mainly in-game titles and Discord roles. You will be able to see them tomorrow at 2:30 PM (CET). These rewards are meant for the final version, but we will also allow you to activate them during the playtest so supporters can enjoy them right away.
Concretely, we will set up a Discord process so you can prove your support. Then we will assign the matching Discord roles and in-game titles manually for now (until we automate it later).
Last reminder before tomorrow
If you want to help as much as possible (and enjoy the launch in the best conditions), here is what matters most:
Pick your server in advance (Mira for international, Orin, Sylva, or Elaria for FR).
Be on Kickstarter at 2:30 PM to follow or support the campaign.
Be in game at 3:00 PM when the playtest servers open.
If you can, share the Kickstarter page around you, it helps a lot.
Thank you for your support, and thank you for being here as Hana reaches a real milestone. See you tomorrow.
See you soon,
Lord Eden