Why Early Access?

“As the team behind "Wraithgate," we're choosing to use Early Access for our game for several strategic reasons:

Gathering Valuable Feedback: By launching "Wraithgate" in Early Access, we can gather critical feedback from our players. This approach allows us to identify and address any issues, refine gameplay mechanics, and ensure the game meets our community's expectations. Given the unique elements of "Wraithgate," player input is invaluable for fine-tuning and enhancing the gaming experience.

Building a Strong Community: Early Access is a great opportunity for us to build a dedicated community around "Wraithgate." By engaging with this community and incorporating their feedback, we're fostering a sense of loyalty and creating a group of passionate players who feel invested in the game's development and success.

Testing and Improving Stability: Early Access allows us to test "Wraithgate" under real-world conditions, ensuring the game's stability and performance are up to our standards. This phase is critical for detecting and fixing any potential bugs or glitches, ensuring a smoother experience for players upon the full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are planning to stay in Early Access for about a Year.”

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

“The full version of Wraithgate will build upon the core experience established in Early Access, refining mechanics, expanding content, and improving overall polish. Our vision includes:

More Maps & Environments – Explore deeper into the ever-darkening realms, facing new horrors.
Additional Enemy Types – More grotesque mutants and abominations to test your survival skills.
Expanded Weaponry & Gear – A wider arsenal to enhance tactical playstyles.
Progression & Customization – Potential skill upgrades and ways to define your survivor.
Improved AI & Atmosphere – More dynamic enemies and deeper immersion.
Optimized Performance & Stability – Ongoing refinements for the best possible experience.
We’re shaping Wraithgate alongside the community, and while we have big plans, development will evolve based on player feedback. Our priority is to deliver a hardcore, tense, and cooperative survival shooter that thrives on challenge and teamwork.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Current State of the Early Access Version*

- Fully playable 4-player co-op survival experience
- Hardcore mechanics: Permanent death and intense survival elements
- Challenging AI enemies and grotesque mutant creatures
- Immersive dark atmosphere with dynamic environmental effects
- Core gameplay loop focused on teamwork and strategy
- Ongoing updates for content expansion, balancing, and community-driven improvements”

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

“Our goal is to keep Wraithgatecompletely free, as we want to create something together with the community that truly excites players and keeps them coming back. We believe in making a game **by gamers, for gamers.

However, if we are unable to cover development costs ourselves, we may introduce a maximum price of €5.99. This would only be a last resort, as our primary goal remains to keep Wraithgate free for everyone.”

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

“How do you plan to involve the community in the development process?

We believe that community feedback is essential to shaping Wraithgate into the best possible experience. Players will be able to share their thoughts, report issues, and suggest improvements through:

Steam Community & Forums – Direct discussions about gameplay balance, mechanics, and future updates.
Regular Updates & Patch Notes – Keeping players informed about changes and upcoming content.
Bug Reports & Optimization Feedback – Ensuring stability and improving performance based on real player experiences.
Polls & Feature Prioritization – Letting the community help decide which features should be developed or adjusted next.
Closed Testing & Beta Phases – Allowing select players to try out new content before it goes live.
Our goal is to build Wraithgate with the community, making it a truly engaging and evolving hardcore survival experience.”