UPDATE: Approvals!
26 days ago
– Tue, May 12, 2026 at 08:44:29 AM
APROVED!
Funcom has approved the final documents for North America. This means the project is back in motion and we are working hard to get things done. So what are the next steps?
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Editing- Editing the book takes time. So that means it wont be done in a week. On the plus side, our editor is great and will help make sure you get an amazing book.
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Layout- After editing comes layout. Its also not the fastest process, we want it to look great of course! This will show us where art needs to fit and how the book is shaping up.
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Feedback- Once we have the book done in layout, minus the art that will be completed, we will share it for feedback. This will help us catch any misses and or major issues.
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Illustrations- Once the book has been laid out we will be using that to help inform any final art needed to finish the book.
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Final PDF- After all the feedback is done and illustrations are added, we will send out final PDFs.
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Print on Demand Proofing- After the completed PDFs are ready they are sent to DTRPG for print proofs. These are always several weeks to get back.
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Delivery of Codes- Once we have the proofs and approved them we can start sending the codes.
WHEN WILL YOU HAVE THE BOOK?
Its very hard to give a definitive timeline, as these thinsg can vary. That being said, I can give a general idea. Editng can take up to a month and layout at least two weeks. Final art will be working as we seee how things shape up. I'll be starting art now to ensure we dont waste any time. For feedback we like to give two weeks at least. So, the PDF will come much sooner. The final print proofs usually take about 6 weeks. You'll have the PDF, of course, before the codes arrive.
FINAL NOTE
Of course we want to get everything to all of you as soon as possible. We will do what we can to speed things along. We will post another update in June as to where things stand. Thanks for your patience and support from all of you!
April Update
2 months ago
– Thu, Apr 02, 2026 at 10:31:38 AM
AWAITING APPROVAL
At this point we have finished all writing on Secret World: North America. We have submitted it Funcom and we are waiting for feedback and approvals. It's not a big update, but we wanted you to know things are moving along.
RIFTS®: PHASE WORLD®
We have an amazing new campaign for PHASE WORLD® going on now. If you love Space Opera, magic, science fantasy, and everything in between, youll love PHASE WORLD®. Please check it out and spread the word
BACKER ART!
Below is some of the art backers had done as part of their pledge. Fantastic art done by one of our artists, Ani Ghosh. It's amazing to see these characters come to life.
Did you back at this tier? Have you sent in your art request? If we havent sent you art by now, maybe your email was lost. Please follow up by emailing us at [email protected] Make the subject TSW_NA_Backer Art. Include your backer name and backer email. We want to make sure its ready when the time comes. If we don't have the info by the time the book is done, you will still get your art but it may not make it into the book.
PROGRESS UPDATE: WRITING
3 months ago
– Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:41:28 PM
WHERE THINGS STAND
Hello everyone! Writing for the book will be done this week. The 3 parts of the Plot Point Campaign are already done! The 12 One Shots are also completed. Once the writing is completed we will send it all to Funcom for a review to ensure any new lore is approved. If there are any changes we need to make that will happen before we can share anything with you.
After that we send it off for editing and then layout. If everything continues on pace we will deliver the final sometime late in the second quarter of this year. We will provide another update on Progress at the end of April, just so you know where things stand as we move along.
The PDF for backers will be sent out, as usual, for feedback once we have the edits and layout done.
DISCORD
Please join us on our Discord and chat with other fans of the Secret World and any other projects we have at Star Anvil Studios!
https://discord.gg/7cpcMrMmau
We have some other things in the works for the Secret World as well. If they get aproved, the Secret World will grow even more! We cant wait to share!
PROGRESS UPDATE
5 months ago
– Thu, Jan 08, 2026 at 02:14:22 PM
WHERE THINGS STAND
Currently the book is about 90% written. Art is about 50% Complete. The writing has had a few delays due to illness and other events for the writers. What this means is we are running a little farther behind than anticipated. The likely final delivery of the print option is second quarter of this year.
WHATS COMES NEXT
We are pushing to get the draft done so you'll be able to provide feedback. However, that won't happen until writing is cmpleted, the first edit is done, and Funcom signs off. From there things will move pretty smoothly.
In the end, we want to deliver a great book, and ensure what we send you adds to the fun and excitement of playing the Secret World. We will continue to work hard to get this to you as soon as we can. Down below we have a little sample of some of the new monster art to let you see whats in store.
Thanks for being backers, were appreciate all of you.
Brandon Verhalen
ART UPDATE
6 months ago
– Sun, Nov 23, 2025 at 08:56:35 PM
MEXICO CITY AND VANCOUVER ART
Just wanted toshare some progress we have on art for the book. Below we have the art for Mexico City and Vancouver. Were still on track to deliver PDFs by the end of March in 2026. POD codes will take a little longer, as proofs can take time etc. If we can get it done sooner of course we will.
