Why Early Access?

“We are launching Concubine on Steam Early Access to involve players in the game’s continued development and to build a long-term community that will shape the final vision. Early Access allows us to ship a playable, content-rich build now with deep character & companion customization, core combat, exploration and base systems already implemented and then iterate quickly with feedback from players. Our goal is to co-develop with an engaged community: bug reports, balance feedback, feature suggestions, and prioritized playtests will directly influence development decisions and the game’s roadmap.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate Concubine will remain in Early Access until our main release at Q1 2026. During that time we plan to deliver multiple updates (new companion types, expanded skill trees, additional endgame content), monthly balance and bug-fix patches, and periodic feature milestones described in a public roadmap. Please note this is an estimate Early Access duration depends on community feedback and the scope of features we add and we will update our roadmap and timelines transparently as development progresses.”

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

“We plan to add these things in the future:

More random instances

Expanded companion systems, deeper unique skill trees, advanced AI behaviors and more daily/idle interactions in the Harem base.

Additional progression and endgame content new gear tiers and long-term progression systems.

Quality-of-life, accessibility and performance work polish to controls, UI, localization coverage, and optimizations across hardware.

Optional extra features (subject to community interest and feasibility): mod support, additional costume/asset packs, and community-requested gameplay modes.

Skill tree, seduce mechanic, buyback window, fatness slider, recruiting bosses as companion etc.

We will not promise exact features or release dates here; instead we will keep a public roadmap and clearly mark which features are confirmed, which are planned, and which are community proposals.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access build of Concubine is playable and content-rich. Key systems already implemented and testable by players include:

Full character creator with dozens of face and body sliders, skin rendering, make-up, tattoos and visual customization (height, weight, breast/butt sliders, facial geometry, etc.).

Companion recruitment & customization; rescueable companions, customizable outfits, gear and skill trees. Up to 3 companions can accompany the player.

Core combat systems with multiple weapon types (swords, daggers, maces, bows), enemy classes, and a growing set of boss encounters.

Exploration & world traversal open map travel to monumental locations, random instances, and treasure/loot loops.

Harem base building and decoration buy furniture, expand rooms, and interact with NPC routines.

Inventory, loot progression and basic balancing players can level and equip

Active bug tracker & known issues list we maintain a public list of current issues and patches, and we publish weekly patch notes and developer updates.

What’s not finished / known limitations in Early Access: some platform-specific optimizations and accessibility features are pending. We list these open items on our roadmap and will prioritize them based on player feedback and playtest results.”

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

“We will keep the main price same between Early Access and the full release. Early Access purchasers will keep access to all updates and the final release without being charged again. ”

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

“We will involve the community across multiple channels and with concrete, recurring programs:

Public roadmap & milestone updates: a visible roadmap on Steam and our site that tracks confirmed features, planned items and community requests. Major milestones will be tied to playable public builds.

Regular devlogs & patch notes: bi-weekly developer updates and weekly patch notes during major update windows to explain changes and rationale. (We already run developer update cadences and will continue them.)

Discord & Steam forums for feedback: dedicated channels for bug reports, balance discussion, feature requests and playtest signups. We will run structured feedback threads (e.g. “balance week”, “boss feedback week”) so community input is focused and actionable.

Playtests and surveys: opt-in playtests with guided tasks and post-session surveys to quantify player experience and prioritize fixes. Selected community members will be invited to closed playtests for major systems.

Public bug tracker & voting: transparent issue tracker and a voting mechanism so players can highlight what impacts their experience most.

Streamer & influencer preview programs: curated preview builds for press and creators to generate constructive feedback and broaden the playtest base.

Community-led design sessions: occasional workshops (Discord/AMA) where the team demos prototypes and takes live feedback.

Accessibility & content options: we will gather player input on optional content toggles (e.g. nudity toggles, censorship preferences, comfort settings) and implement settings that respect player preferences.

We will incorporate feedback into our sprint planning and roadmap, publish results of community-driven decisions, and credit contributors where appropriate. This work will follow Steam’s guidelines for transparent communication with Early Access audiences.”