Why Early Access?

“The core game system is fully playable, but the strategic depth still needs to be polished with real players. We hope to work with players to improve the gameplay experience, expand the content and explore the depth.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early Access lasts approximately 3-5 months. The initial phase (one month after Early Access release) is dedicated to gathering player feedback, fixing core bugs, and balancing the card and combat systems. The mid-term (one-three months) involves adding new characters, cards, enemies, new exploration areas, and optimizing the item system. The final phase (one month) involves polishing the UI, sound effects, tutorials, and storyline in preparation for the official release.”

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

“We plan to fully expand and improve the game in the official version based on the feedback from players in the early access phase.
Compared to the Early Access version, the full version will include the following improvements and additions:
Richer content: Add new characters, enemy types, regional maps, cards, items and random events to make combat and exploration more diverse.
Improved system depth: Expand the interactive mechanism between automatic combat and card construction, add more strategic choices and unique synergy effects.
Smoother gaming experience: Optimizes combat rhythm, interface operations, and performance, reducing waiting and repetitive operations, making the overall gameplay smoother.
Community-driven optimizations: Based on feedback from the Early Access phase, adjustments to numerical balance, AI behavior, and item mechanics ensure that every build path is unique and fun.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version of Kernel already includes a complete core gameplay loop, and players can experience the complete combat system, deck building mechanism and exploration process.”

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

“We plan to maintain the current pricing during the Early Access phase as a reward for early supporters.
The price may increase slightly once the game's content and systems become more complete in the official release.”

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

“Our plans include:
Steam Community Feedback and Discussion Forum: Players can directly submit suggestions, bug reports, or feedback on balance issues in the community forum, which we will regularly summarize and respond to.
Development Logs and Update Previews: Development logs will be released through Steam announcements and social media to showcase new version content, system changes, and design ideas.
Version Testing and Feedback Rounds: Before major updates, we will open a testing branch to invite players to experience new features in advance and make fine-tuning based on feedback.
Transparent Development Roadmap: We will publish short-term and medium-term update plans to provide players with a clear understanding of the development direction of Kernel.”