Why Early Access?

“We are a small indie team that came together to create a game entirely through our own efforts, without using AI.
All high-resolution pixel graphics, illustrations, and BGM are handcrafted by people.

It’s true that producing these assets takes a lot of time, but we see it as a necessary step to meet our quality standards. In addition, early access is essential for refining the overall polish and completeness of the game.

Therefore, we plan to first present a partially completed version of the game to players, gather a wide range of feedback, and use it to fix issues such as bugs and balance problems, ultimately improving the game’s overall quality.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“After starting early access, we are aiming for a development period of about one year, but the official release date may change depending on shifts in the development direction.”

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

“The current Early Access version includes:

- 1 chapter, core gameplay systems, etc.
- Core gameplay systems such as combat, progression.
- Basic UI and functionality
- Game Story Mode

Currently, some content and features are still in development, including:

- Additional chapters and story content
- New companions, artifacts, and systems
- Further balancing, polish, and optimization

The full release will be significantly expanded. Specifically, at least three chapters and their storylines will be added, along with new companions, artifacts, and more. Each chapter is planned to introduce noticeable system changes.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core gameplay systems are already fully implemented, and the Early Access version provides a complete combat experience with enough variety and replayability to be enjoyable in its current state.

The current version includes card-based combat, deckbuilding, Supporter recruitment and progression, card acquisition through relationships with Supporters, and strategic party battles built around character positioning and combat roles. It also includes a variety of cards, treasures, events, enemies, and bosses, allowing players to create different strategies by combining Supporters and cards across multiple playthroughs.

Approximately 40% of the total planned content has currently been completed. The core combat systems and basic gameplay progression are fully playable, while additional story chapters, regions, Supporters, cards, enemies, bosses, and events are still in development. We also plan to continue improving the game’s balance, tutorials, user interface, and presentation throughout the Early Access period.

The Early Access version is not simply a technical test. The currently available content has been designed to support multiple playthroughs and provide a meaningful gameplay experience. The full release will significantly expand the game with additional story content, regions, Supporters, cards, battles, and overall improvements to both content volume and polish.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually increase the price as we add more content and features during Early Access. The final price will likely be higher than the current Early Access price, reflecting the expanded content and improved overall game experience.”

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

“We see ARCHETYPE BLUE as a project we build together with you, our players. As a small indie team, we actively welcome feedback through the Steam discussion boards, our Discord community, and email, and we strive to thoughtfully consider every piece of feedback and incorporate it into the game.”