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Hawthorn

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Unreleased video game described as an “intimate Skyrim meets Stardew Valley” set within a fairytale world with woodland animals in a co-op sandbox RPG sim created by NEARstudios. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3078150/Hawthorn/ www.discord.gg/Hawthorn

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · 24d

Today is the final day to support Hawthorn on Kickstarter! Current backers can still upgrade their tier too.

#hawthorn #indiegame #cozygaming #gaming #multiplayer

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · 28d

We have been heads down, plugging away on a ton of work on the game Hawthorn and beyond. More to come!

#hawthorngame #indiegame #videogames #gaming

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Sep 1

PAX West was a success!
No booth, just on the floor talking to gamers, developers and publishers!

#playhawthorn #videogames #indiegamedev #hawthorn #gamingcommunity

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hawthorn has a goat named Nanny who screams like a man because a content creator requested it! 🐐😱 We did say this game was going to be developed alongside our community.

Is this #GOAT #GOTY material yet? 🤪

#HawthornGame #WorldGoatDay #screaminggoat #cozygamer #videogames #indiegame #feedback

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hawthorn is a part of the Debut Festival on Steam! This is an event to celebrate dev team's first games.

Wishlist our woodland co-op sandbox RPG and help us bring this passion project to the world!

#hawthorn #indiegame #debutgame #celebration #Cozy

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you to our community for unlocking the Village Morale feature and funding over 225% of our goal! Stay tuned for what’s next for Hawthorn!

#hawthorn #gamingcommunity #videogames #gaming #indiegame

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jul 11

NEARstudios is 3 years old today! It’s been a wild journey building Hawthorn. Support our game’s Kickstarter: Less than 2 hours left! $500 to go! Link in bio.

#Hawthorn #announcement #gaming #indiegame #anniversary

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Last chance!

#hawthorn #cozygame #announcement #indiegame

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hawthorn is a world filled with mysteries to unfold! Happy #FairyDay #gaming #cozygaming #indiegame

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jun 21

At VidCon meeting Gaming Content Creators!

Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jun 13

Help Hawthorn break Top 100 Most Wishlisted Games on Steam!

Wishlist the game today! Let’s fly together!

#indiegame #videogames #gaming #cozygames

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · Jun 7

Hawthorn will appear in the Green Games Showcase that starts in 15 mins! Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4F4TVFaQ1s&ab_channel=IGN

#greengames #hawthorn #playhawthorn #cozygaming #cozygamer #cozygames #charity

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 29

Hawthorn is in the Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration 2025 as an Upcoming Game starting today!

This event will take place on Steam and will showcase a lot of great games/discounts.

The @cozycelebration takes place from 5/29 - 6/02! Link in comments.

#Hawthorn #cozygaming #multiplayer

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 28

Hawthorn will be in the Green Games Showcase during @SummerGameFest on June 7th at 1pm PT.
#Hawthorn #GreenGames #summergamefest #indiegame

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 27

We recently hit a major stretch goal on Kickstarter! Main Story Narrative Chapter One is unlocked, but let’s keep going! The more we raise the better Hawthorn can become!

#hawthorn #pcgames #indiegame #cozygamer

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 21

Hawthorn’s Four Seasons KS Stretch Goal Reached!

Help us bring this nostalgic fairytale video game to life! Check out our campaign and back us to bring even more features to this world!

#cozyvibes #cozygames #nostalgia

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 19

We are close to hitting our stretch goal to add the 4 seasons to Hawthorn! Help us spread the word! What features do you want to see in-game in Spring?

Support Hawthorn’s campaign - Link in Bio!

#spring #nature #videogames #gaming #passion #indiegame #cozygamingcommunity #cozygamer #cozygames

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 18

Stretch Goal Reached!
Vote on your favorite new pet type to tame in Hawthorn:

https://playhawthorn.com/village-poll

#taming #rpg #videogame #gaming #gamingcommunity #cozygamer #hawthorngame

Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 16

Our PAX East journey was a success! Met lots of gamers and creators!

Let’s keep pushing on our stretch goals!

#paxeast #paxeast2025 #videogames #gaming #indiegamedev

Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 15

Hawthorn reached it’s funding goal!

Let’s push to those amazing stretch goals. Let’s unlock voice acting with an amazing cast including Doug Cockle voice of The Witcher!

#multiplayer #gamercouples #gamergirl #gaming #whattoplay #hawthorngame #witcher #videogames #indiegamedev

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 12

Here’s our house finch babies growing up and leaving the nest. Sending love to mama birds every where.

If you enjoy birds and nature, search for our video game Hawthorn on Kickstarter. Play as an owl, mouse or otter.

#nature #birds #irl #videogames #cozygamer #cozygames #happymothersday #sims

Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 9

Send up the owl signal! Hawthorn needs your help!

5 hours until the 72 hour mark. Let's hit that funding goal by 4pm ET.

Spread the word about Hawthorn's Kickstarter goal!

#gaming #gamer #cozygame #cozy
#WhatToPlay #gamergirl #cozygamer #multiplayer #recommendations #friends

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 6

Hawthorn's Kickstarter is Live! Please help support our team's dream of bringing this enchanting world to life!

www.PlayHawthorn.com/Crowdfunding

#pcgamer #cozygamer #cozygame #rpggames #skyrim #stardewvalley #oblivion #indiegames #indiegamedev #coop #gamingcouples #whattoplay

Hawthorn

Former Bethesda & BioWare devs bring you a nostalgic, co-op sandbox RPG of woodland animals, adventure, friendship, and village life.

www.PlayHawthorn.com

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 6

Hawthorn's Kickstarter launches today at 4pm ET!
We need your help now, more than ever!
Please share this campaign and back Hawthorn if you can!

www.PlayHawthorn.com/crowdfunding

#videogames #rpggames #gaming #cozygames #oblivion #skyrim #coop #pcgaming #pcgamer #indiegame #paxeast

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Hawthorn @playhawthorn.bsky.social · May 5

Hawthorn Kickstarter launches Tuesday at 4pm ET.
One more day to go!
www.playhawthorn.com/Crowdfunding

We need your help to make Hawthorn. Please Support and Share!

#playhawthorn #videogames #gaming #cozygamer #cozygames #pcgaming #indiegame #indiegamedev #rpggames #fairytale #cuteanimals

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