Hongxi Studio has declared the only known Kickstarter campaign for Project GT fraudulent and is seeking its removal, while the campaign itself has already surpassed its funding goal.
Project GT is an anime-style racing game that blends action role-playing combat with racing, featuring Car Girls inspired by real cars. The team includes former members from miHoYo, NetEase, and other major Chinese game studios. A Kickstarter campaign for the game launched and quickly surpassed its $2,000 goal, raising over $5,100 from 124 backers as of June 11. The campaign promised early access in Q2 2027 and a full release on mobile, PC, and console in Q4 2027.
On June 13, Hongxi Studio, the developer of Project GT, issued a statement warning that the Kickstarter campaign is fraudulent. The studio said materials for the campaign were leaked from a partner company and used without authorization. Hongxi Studio has filed a complaint with Kickstarter and is urging backers to seek refunds. The statement did not address the game's development status or whether a legitimate crowdfunding effort is planned.
The two stories present conflicting pictures of Project GT's public presence. The earlier story reported a successful crowdfunding campaign with a clear roadmap and team pedigree. The later story, from the same outlet, reports that the developer disavows the campaign entirely. No further updates from Hongxi Studio or Kickstarter have been published since the warning.
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Hongxi Studio issued a statement on June 13 warning that a Kickstarter campaign for its game 'Project GT' is fraudulent. The studio said materials were leaked from a partner company and used without permission. It has filed a complaint with Kickstarter and is urging refunds for backers.
The anime-style racing game Project GT, featuring Car Girls inspired by real cars and blending ARPG combat with racing, has surpassed its $2,000 Kickstarter goal, raising over $5,100 as of writing. The team includes former members from miHoYo, NetEase, and other studios. Early access is planned for Q2 2027, with a full release on mobile, PC, and console in Q4 2027.