Why Early Access?

“I'm a solo developer (you can probably tell), and working in the games industry, trying to find my footing for the first time, can be... how do I word this... ABYSMAL.

So, early access was the way I wanted to release this, just so I had some folks who can sink their teeth into this mess and help me make it something worth spending time on as a dev AND a player.

I will NOT abandon this game! And it WILL be finished no matter what!
That is a promise I'm willing to keep, no matter what happens I will get this thing OUT of early access, mark my word.

So join me as I create my first (messy) game, and feel free to crush my dreams as a dev... it will only make me want to do better.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“However long is necessary.

Could be years until the 1.0 release, could be months, you can never quite tell with game dev.
But, I assure you it won't take a millennia to finish this, and right now it's looking like we have two major updates a year if everything goes according to plan.

BUT TAKE THIS ALL WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.
GAME DEVELOPMENT ALWAYS HAS A KNIFE SHARPENED AND READY TO PLUNGE DEEP INTO YOUR BACK.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan to include five chapters in total, all with unique lore, characters, and areas.
There will also be some other features as well such as movement upgrades and achievements, all with the aim to enhance the player experience.

But things can always change, and I'll keep you updated in my monthly Dev Dive series here on Steam, as well as in the Discord server.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“There's two chapters that come together to form about 1 hour of playtime, more chapters will be released later.

The gameplay consists of going from room to room, solving whatever may block the path to freedom while discovering the story with all it's ups and downs.
Meet friends, fight foes, and of course... find that juicy lore.

Chapter III is looking to have a Q3 release date, so stay tuned!”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“DU will be completely free up until the release of the third chapter, at which point it'll start to gradually increase with the releases of the fourth and fifth chapter.

However, the price will always be fairly low, as I want this game to be accessible for those who aren't in the best place financially.
I know things are insanely rough right now for some and I just want to make sure nobody is kept away from this project because of it's price.

It will not increase past 1.0, and any and all DLC will be 100% free.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Many ways!

I am always active in the official Discord server, posting new info daily as well as behind the scenes footage and images.

I'm also always looking out for any and all criticism (constructive or otherwise) and adapting my development style to fit almost everyone's ideals, and because of how small the community is, it's likely something you say about the game will really go a long way.

So... with all that in mind... care to join this community and help shape this game into something truly great, dear reader?”