Why Early Access?

“We’re launching Fallen Essence in Early Access to involve the community in shaping the game as we continue to develop and refine it. The core mechanics and gameplay are in place, but we believe that player feedback is essential to polishing the experience, adding new content, and ensuring the game meets the high standards we’ve set. Early Access allows us to gather valuable insights from our players, iterate on the game’s design, and create a final version that resonates with the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that we will be in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe allows us to implement new features, refine existing content, and respond to player feedback, ensuring the game is fully polished and complete before the full release.”

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

“The full version of Fallen Essence is planned to include additional content, such as new classes, skills, and enemies, as well as expanded gameplay features like more complex progression systems and additional random upgrades. We also plan to enhance the overall experience with improved visuals, refined mechanics, and expanded lore to deepen the player’s immersion. While we have a clear vision for the final game, we will be flexible in our development process, prioritizing features and content based on community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Fallen Essence includes all core gameplay elements: four elemental zones, challenging boss battles, randomized upgrades, and a fully functional progression system. Players can experience the core roguelite mechanics, explore the beautifully rendered environments, and face off against the first set of bosses. While the game is fully playable and offers hours of replayability, there are additional features, content, and polish planned for the full release.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we add new content and features during the Early Access period. This reflects the increasing value of the game as it grows and evolves. Our goal is to reward early supporters with a lower entry price while providing them with continuous updates and improvements throughout the development process.”

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

“We plan to actively involve the community through regular updates, feedback sessions, and discussions on our Steam Community page and social media channels. We’ll be gathering player feedback on gameplay mechanics, difficulty balance, and new features, and will use that input to guide our development priorities. Additionally, we’ll offer regular updates that detail our progress and outline the next steps, ensuring players are informed and engaged throughout the Early Access period.”