Why Early Access?

“The game currently features about 70% of the main storyline, along with numerous side quests and challenge modes, offering 30+ hours of gameplay. We chose Early Access because we want real player feedback to shape the game before its full release. Combat balance, character progression pacing, map content, and localization can all be improved through community input. Early Access lets us grow together with our players — continuously updating the main story, side quests, new companions and combat experiences, while refining systems and fixing issues, to ultimately deliver a more complete and replayable game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the Early Access period to last around one year, though the actual duration may be adjusted based on development progress and player feedback.”

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

“The full version will include the game's complete story, a wide cast of side characters, a more comprehensive progression system, additional recruitable companions, and several brand-new challenge modes.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already includes a complete core gameplay loop: character growth, combat, multiple explorable regions, and roughly the first 70% of the main story, along with 15 recruitable companions, several side quests, and multiple repeatable world bosses. Players can already experience talent progression, the crafting system, rune stones, artifacts, elixirs, spirit pets, and relaxing activities like fishing and golden-cicada-tree cultivation. The current build offers around 30+ hours of playtime, with all major systems fully functional. Some late-game regions, advanced techniques, and the story's ending are still in development, and we'll continue updating and refining the game throughout Early Access.”

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

“Yes. As we add new content and features, we plan to gradually increase the price during Early Access and upon full release. We encourage players to get the game early to enjoy the lower launch price.”

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

“We'll involve players deeply in development through multiple channels:

Gathering feedback and posting patch notes in the Steam Community hub and discussion forums, with a public development roadmap;
Setting up official player groups (such as QQ groups / Discord) to regularly collect input on balance, new content, and system changes;
Prioritizing combat balance, progression pacing, and localization based on the most frequently raised issues and suggestions;
Running regular surveys and polls so players can help decide new regions, techniques, and gameplay directions;
Promptly fixing reported bugs and acknowledging players in our update notes.

Player feedback will directly shape the game's development, helping us craft a more complete full release together.”