Why Early Access?

“I'm developing Whisper of the Swallows on my own, without the backing of a publisher or investors, with one ambition: to create a challenging survival game centered around relentless weather, set in a mysterious procedurally generated world to explore alone or in co-op.

Early Access already offers a rich and stable experience, proven by thousands of players, with two fully playable regions and dozens of hours of gameplay.

By joining the adventure today, you'll have the opportunity to influence the game's evolution. Every purchase helps fund the development of future regions, new features, and ongoing improvements leading up to the full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 18 months.”

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

“The current version is already fully playable.

Since the start of Early Access, new features, improvements, and optimizations have been added regularly. I plan to continue developing the game according to the roadmap while taking community feedback into account. I also plan to add new regions before the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable:

- All core gameplay systems are fully implemented, including survival, crafting, building, combat, portals, and quests.
- A procedurally generated world designed for high replayability.
- Dozens of hours of gameplay to explore and complete the current content.
- An adventure spanning two distinct regions: Unshū, Land of Breath, and Jukaï, Forest of Whispers.”

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

“Yes. The game is currently available at a discounted price during Early Access. The price will increase when the full version is released to reflect the additional content and features.”

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

“The community plays an important role in the game's development. My goal is to better understand the player experience and use that feedback to guide future improvements.

You can join the community and chat with me on the official Discord server and Steam forums. You can also submit new ideas and vote on community suggestions through Feature Upvote.”