Why Early Access?

““We’re bringing Ertuğrul of Ulukayın into Early Access because we believe this world should be shaped with its players, not simply built for them.

We’re already working this way. We actively listen to our Steam community and Discord, and player feedback has directly influenced changes to combat, performance, and the way the opening hours unfold.

Early Access gives us the opportunity to keep building alongside the people who step into this world. Your feedback will help us refine the experience, expand the world, and shape the journey toward the full release.

We’re not here just to reach the finish line. We want to build a game worthy of the legend behind it, together with the players who believe in it.””

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“"We don't have a fixed timeline, and we'd rather be honest about that than commit to a date we can't guarantee. We'll leave Early Access when the game meets the standards we've set for ourselves: strong performance, polished gameplay, smooth controller support, a beautiful and immersive atmosphere, and an experience that reflects the full scope of our vision.

We'll continue listening to our community throughout development and keep players updated as we get closer to that goal."”

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

““Early Access is the foundation of Ertuğrul of Ulukayın. It introduces the world, the story, and the three main characters: Ertuğrul, Turgut, and Meryem.

In the full release, players will have more freedom to choose between the three characters, explore the world, and develop their own playstyle. You will also be able to upgrade your tribe, your weapons, skills, and gear, clear enemy territories, explore neighboring tribes, hunt in the wild, and collect materials to craft useful items.

We plan to expand the world with new regions inspired by Anatolia and Mesopotamia, along with new, enemies, encounters, mythology, and combat options.

We will continue improving horse movement, performance, controller support, atmosphere, and overall gameplay based on player feedback.

Our goal is not just to make the world bigger, but to make it better, more polished, and more fun to explore.””

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

““Our goal for the Early Access release has been to ensure both stability and immersion across every aspect of Ertuğrul of Ulukayın.

On day one, the game offers a rich set of polished features, including:

• A world inspired by Anatolian and Mesopotamian landscapes, with villages, enemy camps, and historical landmarks to explore.
  
• A story-driven campaign following Ertuğrul Bey's rise, with cinematic cutscenes and quests.
  
• Three playable characters; Ertuğrul, Meryem, and Turgut. Each with unique skills and combat styles.
  
• Real-time, skill-based directional combat with light tactical elements.
  
• A progression system to upgrade charact's ability.
  
• Mounted traversal across open Anatolian terrain
  
• AI-driven enemies and companion behavior that support dynamic encounters and team-based gameplay.
  
• Performance fixes and optimization already shipped based on player reports
  
• Three distinct maps, including a dream sequence and a dangerous cave to explore

And many more...,

The current build reflects the core vision of the game, and Early Access will allow us to expand the world, deepen the mechanics, and fine-tune the experience based on player feedback.””

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

“"The price will be discounted for our players that are looking to help us on the route to full release by trying our game. Pricing will change on the day of full release."”

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

““We're building Ertuğrul of Ulukayın alongside our community. We welcome feedback and ideas through the Steam Forums, Epic Games, social media, and especially our official Discord, where we're in daily contact with players. We're active participants in these forums ourselves, not just observers, and we genuinely value the time players take to share reports and suggestions with us. Your input directly shapes decisions, including what we prioritize fixing and refining next..””