Maralinga on Kickstarter
We’re pleased to announce that the pre-launch page for MARALINGA is now live on Kickstarter. This is the first public step on a project we’ve been planning for the past 12 months. Maralinga is a narrative investigation game about the Maralinga tests, made in partnership with Oak Valley. We’ve committed to community consultation, commissioned Indigenous artworks, and have begun initial stages of development.
Why this matters: Maralinga isn’t just a game. It’s a way to learn, to listen and to remember. The story is emotional and politically charged; we’ll show it respectfully and responsibly, with Oak Valley Community members guiding the first nations content. Military stories will be sourced from national archive material, books that have been written and personal testimonies of survivors.
How you can help right now
• Visit the pre-launch page and click FOLLOW. That small click helps our Kickstarter appear in more feeds.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/covyne/maralinga
• Share the page with friends, on socials, and in communities that care about history, narrative games, and Indigenous partnerships.
• Wishlist us on Steam (coming soon) and sign up to our mailing list for launch alerts and backer-exclusive updates.
From the team Andrew & Brionne Naish:
“We came to this project because a story grabbed us and wouldn’t let go. We visited the site, spoke to Oak Valley, and realised this needed to be handled with humility and care. The Kickstarter helps us get a vertical slice of the game that we can take to investors”
Content note: Maralinga addresses historical nuclear testing, contamination and cultural trauma. We include clear content warnings and options for players who need them.
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The pre-launch for MARALINGA is live on Kickstarter! Follow the page & help us bring this story to light: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/covyne/maralinga
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We’ll be posting regular updates, behind-the-scenes material, and build previews as we move toward the full campaign. Thank you for believing that games can tell hard truths and for helping us make this one responsibly.