Why Early Access?

“Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy has been in development for quite some time already. It's been exciting, and we've had lots of fun watching people play the demo and the first chapter of the game. We are working hard on finishing the content and polish it to make it its best possible version.

We believe the game is now ready to be opened to all members of the community. We look forward to your feedback so we can make the game even better. And hopefully, you'll also have some fun playing most of it before anyone else.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our plan is to have it be in Early Access for between 4 to 6 months. This is based on the current content we have planned, so it may change depending on development and feedback.”

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

“For the 1.0 release, we are planning to include around 40-50% more content, adding a conclusion to the story. We plan to add this content through updates as it is ready for players.

There are also some missing features that we are planning to include in the 1.0 version, like customizable controls, difficulty adjustments, auto-detection of video settings, achievements, replayability features, etc.

There are also some ideas of player progression that we are planning to implement in order to make the artifacts and collectibles more attractive and useful. These won't be included in the early access since they are still not ready for players.

Last but not least, our plan is to work on polishing, fixing bugs, and improving performance so the 1.0 version comes out as a better experience. Your feedback will be especially valuable to focus polishing on the most important parts.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is very close to what will be the final experience of the game. It includes 60-70% of the content of the game, and it finishes with a small cinematic that sets up the story for what follows.

The current build has:

• Platforming mechanics mixed with action-adventure elements
  
• Environmental puzzles. New mechanics introduced gradually through the game
  
• 19 playable scenarios laid out in an interconnected world
  
• 3 distinct unlockable skills both for mobility and combat
  
• 6 different enemies
  
• Tons of collectibles
  
• 1 boss fight with 4 different stages
  
• Adaptive music
  
• 50% of the story implemented in game with several NPCs and monuments to tell it

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

“Yes. Since the Early Access version won't include all the content, it will be priced at a discount. This will also be a way to thank players for supporting the development of the game from early on.

We don't plan to increase the price of the game during Early Access, only after we leave.”

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

“Players can talk directly to us through our Discord server. They can also reach us through Steam or through social media. We'll be collecting all the feedback and will be using it to focus our development resources.”