Why Early Access?

“When we launched the first Moonlighter, we were a tiny team putting our very first game out into the world. The way you welcomed it absolutely blew us away and gave us the confidence to grow and dream bigger.

With Moonlighter 2, we want to nurture that connection from day one. Early Access lets us open the shop doors early, hear your thoughts while we’re stocking the shelves, and make sure it grows into something we can all be proud of.
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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We’re planning for Moonlighter 2 to be in Early Access as long as the game needs it. That said, we’d rather take the time to get things right than rush the grand opening. If your feedback shows we need more time to add features, refine balance, or polish the experience, we’ll adjust our plans to make sure the game launches in the best possible shape. That’s what we did after the demo.”

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

“The Early Access version will already include the core Moonlighter 2 loop: exploring dungeons, gathering loot, and running your shop. However, there’s more we want to add before the full release!

We’re aiming for:

- Additional environments to explore
- More enemies, bosses, and loot to discover
- Expanded shop systems, events, and customization options
- New NPCs, quests, and story moments
- UI and quality-of-life improvements based on your feedback

Our goal is to keep building on what’s there, so the full release feels richer, deeper, and (back)packed with surprises.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“From day one, you’ll be able to dive into three biomes, each with unique enemies, and return with over 120 relics to sell in your shop. Set prices, serve customers, customize your space, and experience most of the story - all built around an updated combat system featuring four main weapons, nearly 100 shop and dungeon perks, and a smoother, improved feel.

It’s a fully playable experience, but not yet content-complete. Some systems will still be evolving, balance will shift, and you may spot a few rough edges as we work together to smooth them out.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We may adjust the price during Early Access as we add more content, features, and polish to the game. Any changes would reflect the value of the new additions and the progress made along the way.”

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

“Early Access is all about building Moonlighter 2 together, and our Discord server will be the heart of that process. It’s the easiest way to talk directly with the developers, swap ideas with other players, and even get sneak peeks at upcoming features.

We’ll also keep an eye on the Steam forums and our social channels. Your feedback across all platforms will help us fine-tune everything and make sure the final game is up to Moonligher’s legacy.
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