Why Early Access?

“To us, Early Access means putting the first wave of fun we have created into players' hands sooner. The current version is fully playable, and it has already become a game we play ourselves and with friends when they come over.

We are choosing Early Access now because Partylaugh is already a very different game. That difference comes from its original characters, original music, combat rhythm and action humor. Early Access lets players enjoy what is already here while we keep creating what comes next and sharing how the party grows.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect Early Access to last about one year. The timing may change based on development progress and when the game feels ready for full release.

During that time, we will not follow a fixed monthly or quarterly schedule. What matters to us is that each update is truly fun, funny and made with the same care as everything else in Partylaugh. We would also love to bring players a whole wave of crazier items, cooler visual effects, characters with more personality and new ways for every match to surprise you.

We test every new character again and again. Before we bring one to players, it must have its own personality, feel great to play and offer something truly different. We cannot wait for you to meet them.

Our holiday content is also in development. We will share its progress and release plans through the Steam Community.”

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

“By full release, we plan to expand Partylaugh from its current 4 original playable characters and 2 maps to 8 characters and 4 maps. The release order and timing may change as development continues.

Our goal is for each of the 8 characters to bring a different strategy and combat rhythm, feel good to control and create their own funny moments. The characters coming next will keep that same spirit: crazy, surprising and full of new ways to play.

Our goal is for all 4 maps to have a strong style, with their own gameplay, rhythm and surprises. We will also keep improving the existing characters and maps with the help of player feedback.

For us, every new character, map and way to play needs to keep the game balanced, stay fun across many matches and bring something players will remember. That is how we want Partylaugh to grow. We will share our progress through the Steam Community.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version is already fully playable. You can enjoy a full multiplayer match from beginning to end without waiting for future updates.

The current version includes 4 original playable characters. Each has a distinct playstyle, and all four share 2 transformation forms. There are also 2 maps with different sizes and rhythms. Online matches support up to 16 players. You can join alone or form a party with 1 to 3 friends. Team formats include 2v2, 3v3v3 and 4v4v4v4.

No one is eliminated. Every player stays in the match until the end. Each match lasts around 10 to 15 minutes. The current version already includes character abilities, crazy party items, map changes, carefully crafted sound, satisfying impact, explosive effects and original party music.”

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

“The price will remain unchanged throughout Early Access while we continue updating the game. The full release will include additional content and will be priced higher. We’ll announce the new price in advance.”

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

“We will stay in touch through the Steam Community and Discord.

We'll use the Steam Community to share game updates, development progress and important news. Discord will be more like the party's backstage lounge: a relaxed place to share wild screenshots and clips, ask “What just happened in that match?”, and tell us where the controls, game balance, map mechanics or online experience could be improved.

We will listen carefully while making sure every change still feels like Partylaugh. Player feedback will help us spot problems and decide what to work on first. Every change should make the party more fun.”