Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The corruption update is not popular. The Legend of Khiimori launched on Kickstarter as a peaceful, cozy courier game set in 13th century Mongolia. No combat. Just you, your horse, and the open steppe. They they added corruption...and players are furious. But was it planned? And how much has this hurt the game?

KHIIMORI - store.steampowered.com/app/2697000?snr=2_9_100000__apphubheader

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0:00 - The Corruption Controversy
1:22 - What Was Khiimori Supposed to Be?
4:28 - The Kickstarter Promises
7:32 - Windstorm Gets Removed
8:15 - Early Access Launch & The Abigail Pinehaven Incident
13:44 - The Corruption Mechanic Explained
16:55- My Theory: Why They Added It
20:57 - Final Verdict: Has Corruption Killed Khiimori?