Overview

• Dreamsettler was announced in 2022 as a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Hypnospace Outlaw, transporting players to an early 2000s internet simulation.
• Despite backing from publisher No More Robots and a formal design document, the team acknowledged that the game’s scope grew beyond practical limits.
• A Patreon campaign launched in early 2025 aimed to sustain development but failed to prevent the June cancellation decision.
• The developers are exploring ways to share existing assets, including composer The Chowder Man’s soundtrack and a potential interactive demo showcase.
• Jay Tholen plans to write a reflective blog post about the project’s end and has expressed that his working style may have hindered completion.