Why Early Access?

“We launched Evercore Heroes: Ascension in Early Access to build the game hand-in-hand with our community. Along the way, your feedback has helped us refine combat, balance heroes, and shape the experience into what it is today.

The game now offers a substantial, replayable co-op roguelite adventure. Early Access gave us the chance to reach this point together, and we’re now preparing for the final step to 1.0.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our original plan was to stay in Early Access for at least a year. We’re now targeting 1.0 much sooner. We have added significant features and content since the initial release.

One final patch is planned to bring Evercore Heroes: Ascension to its full release. No further major content will be added post 1.0.

⚠️ Important Notice About Online Access

This game requires online servers to function. There is no offline mode available. While the servers are currently active, we cannot guarantee how long they will remain online. If the servers are shut down in the future, the game will no longer be playable.

Please consider this before purchasing.”

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

“The difference between Early Access and 1.0 will be refinement, not expansion. The game’s features and content are essentially set, and the final patch will focus on polish, performance, and a few final touches to bring everything together.

No large new biomes, modes, or systems are planned - what you see now is the full vision of Evercore Heroes: Ascension.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game currently includes:

• One full biome: KRU
• Adventure Mode: a complete roguelite run across the region
• 5 replayable Strike missions (3 solo, 2 co-op)
• 7 unique heroes across 3 classes (Tank, DPS, Healer)
• Core combat, mana, and progression systems fully implemented
• Procedurally varied encounters for high replayability

Strikes are designed as challenging, team-focused missions that reward coordination and hero mastery. The core experience is fully playable and replayable today.”

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

“We do not currently plan to raise the price for 1.0. Our goal is to keep Evercore Heroes: Ascension accessible for groups of friends who want to play together.”

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

“Community feedback has already played a major role in shaping Evercore Heroes: Ascension, and it will remain central throughout Early Access.

We've been working closely with players through playtests, surveys, and ongoing discussions. At Vela, we build games with players - not just for them.

We're active on Discord, Steam, and other channels - listening to feedback, tracking suggestions, and updating our priorities accordingly. Our roadmap is dynamic and we'll be transparent about our progress, plans, and decisions as development continues.”