Why Early Access?

“Episode 3 is significantly larger than previous episodes, and development is being approached in stages.

Early Access allows players to experience the first part of Episode 3 while development continues, instead of waiting for everything to be completed at once.

This approach also gives me the opportunity to gather feedback on pacing, difficulty, balance, UI improvements, and overall player experience while I continue working on the next stage of the episode.

I am committed to continuing development and using community feedback to improve the game as development progresses.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 6 to 9 months, depending on development progress and feedback.”

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

“The current Early Access version contains the first part of Episode 3.

The full version is planned to expand Episode 3 with additional story content, locations, and gameplay elements.

Some planned additions include a continuation of the story in a new area, and further refinements based on player feedback.

The exact scope and timing of these additions may change during development.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Part 1 of Episode 3 is fully playable:
- 2 dungeons and 2 boss battles.
- New playable character: Hikari.
- 2 to 4 hours of gameplay on normal difficulty / speed.

Episode 3 also adds many improvements, including UI size options, difficulty and speed settings, map view, configurable inputs, equipment / orb changes during battle, better display aspect ratio support, and more.”

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

“No price change is currently planned.”

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

“Players are encouraged to report bugs and technical issues through the Community Hub.

Feedback on balance, difficulty, usability, and overall experience is especially helpful and may influence future updates, depending on feasibility and available resources.”