Why Early Access?

“We want Plague Alchemist to reach players early so that community feedback can directly shape its development. The game’s systems are ambitious, and Early Access gives us the chance to refine mechanics, pacing, and content direction before committing fully to features that may not align with player expectations. Our goal is to ensure the final version reflects both our vision and what players genuinely enjoy.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“It’s difficult to predict precisely, but our current estimate is around 1–2 years. Plague Alchemist is a large, system-driven RPG, and we want to take the time to refine its mechanics, add content, and ensure stability before moving to a full release. We’ll continue development transparently, with regular updates and progress reports throughout the Early Access period.”

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

“The Early Access version will include the core systems and mechanics of Plague Alchemist — alchemy, exploration, quests, and more — but in a limited scope. Our goal is to make all foundational features fully functional, though initially lighter in content. The full release will expand these systems substantially, adding new regions, dungeons, storylines, puzzles, and crafting depth to deliver a richer and more complete experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is still in development. At launch, it will include the foundational gameplay systems — alchemy, exploration, combat, and progression — along with the first major region of the world, the first dungeon, and a selection of core crafting and quest content. It will represent a solid but incomplete experience focused on testing and refining the main gameplay loop.”

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

“Yes. Plague Alchemist will be offered at a lower price during Early Access as a way to thank early supporters. The price will only increase once the game leaves Early Access and reaches full release, reflecting the added content and overall completion.”

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

“Community feedback will play a central role throughout Early Access. We plan to involve players through active discussions on Steam forums, Discord, Reddit, and X, gathering input on balance, new features, and overall direction. Major updates will be guided by community priorities, with changelogs and devlogs published regularly to show progress and the reasoning behind design decisions. Our goal is to make Plague Alchemist evolve transparently, shaped by the people actually playing it.”