They could get a publisher, they just choose not to have a publisher who wants them to make changes. I for one am glad to see they have the integrity to stick to their vision and not be persuaded by a greedy publisher who cares nothing about the gam…
They are able to do much of what they plan because of SpacialOS. https://spatialos.improbable.io Try reading up on things before you make uninformed judgments.
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/improbable-spatialos-simulated-cities
Imagine an MMORTS based on Battletech. Everyone would be the leader of their own mercenary clan. You would start out with only foot soldiers, but as you run missions you and your clan would gain exp and also acquire better equipment including Mechs.…