Why Early Access?

“Eternal Return is a character-based top down Battle Royale. It’s a bit different from older BRs; it’s a unique mix of MOBA and Battle Royale elements.

Early Access started with 17 characters, but it is still missing a lot to make it even more fun. In the MOBA genre, new characters and new items are two of the things that make the game deeper and encourage creative playstyles. It creates more combinations, more counters, and more strategy. By entering Early Access, we are able to continually develop the game while receiving valuable feedback from an even greater audience -- allowing us to tune the game and add requested features quickly.

Eternal Return is a new form of strategy game. It enables players to dig into the game's meta, and form new strategies -- both essential for strategic games. Early Access is when the meta will be established on a macro, and to a smaller degree, meta levels. Early Access enables us to observe how the meta evolves and act/develop accordingly.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan on officially releasing the game late 2023. During the Early Access period, we will expand the number of characters and establish a baseline meta.”

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

“A variety of characters
New in-game win condition: "Hacking", active skills on items, and more advanced game system updates will be made.

Advanced extra features will also be added: skins, battle pass, etc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“New unique characters are added each season!
Games and strategy will be more diverse with the inclusion of things like Revives and Augments.
The Replay System and Voice Chat feature will bring a better way to share the game status with your teammates.
Players can also grab cool cosmetics and things via the Battle Pass.
Three PvP modes are currently playable in 18 player matches: Solo, Duo, and Squad."”

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

“Eternal Return will not allow the purchase of items to enhance your chance at winning.

Our business model will be based on the sale of Battle Pass and cosmetic microtransactions, like skins.”

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

“We mainly communicate with our players through our Discord server.

Before entering Early Access, we had conducted 5 Alpha Tests and 2 Beta tests where we consistently received and implemented feedback given to us by our players.

We take feedback directly from players to improve each aspect of the game, whether it is new game resources, balance, quality of life features, modes etc. We will continue to do this in the future as well.

We also strive on being a 'watchable game'. We want to have an open line of communication with streamers and tournament participants to support them and develop an Esports scene.”