Why Early Access?

“Early Access is fantastic for getting feedback from new and veteran players. There are a lot of moving parts in AVR and everyone will have a different experience. With mechanics and content still to come, I want feedback over time as players familiarize themselves with the gameplay.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I'd guess roughly two years.”

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

“The structure of a complete playthrough revolves around six major bosses, of which one is currently in game. There is still a lot of content to come in the form of items, magic, enemies, bosses, buildings, etc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Most of the game's main mechanics are in place but everything needs tweaking to some degree. You may see items with identical stats or spells with inconsistent quality. Many features have been implemented without polish and will need to be improved during Early Access. Sprites, animations, visual and sound effects will be missing, placeholders, or in need of an update.

There is no definitive end state in game yet. Players can continue to wander the world after reaching the furthest available point.”

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

“There are no plans to change the price during or after Early Access.”

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

“Getting a wide variety of feedback is the goal. I am very active on the game's Steam forums and I love to hear reactions of every kind, big or small. Making AVR alone confines me to only one perspective so the community is absolutely vital to development.”