Why Early Access?

“I'm inspired by the seasonal model of Path of Exile. I think games turn out better when there's a short release cycle with a tight feedback loop between players and the devs.

Since Tome will always be free, I don't see any reason to delay starting that flywheel turning as early as possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Until it's my favorite ARPG (~early 2026).”

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

“I plan to implement additional multiplayer features for the full version. Ultimately, items only really have value if you could give them to your friends.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is currently pretty captivating for ~20 hours for the grizzled ARPG veteran who typically homebrews their own builds. It has some rough edges in teaching new players how systems work.

The features that are fully implemented are:
- Procedural levels
- Endless mapping system
- Procedural items
- Tome system
- 6 (of 9 planned) gem types
- Item crafting
- Character passive tree
- Leaderboards

In general, the features in the trailer represent the current state of the game.”

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

“No. The business model of Tome will always be ethical microtransactions (i.e. zero pay-to-win). Paid stash tabs will likely be available at some point during Early Access.”

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

“The community is obviously critical to making Tome good. The community can expect a reliable cadence of updates, and in return I hope to hear back of all the ways in which each release missed its mark, ideally via Discord.”