Why Early Access?

“Code of Shadows already has a complete core loop, but the game gets better when players tell us what is wrong with it. Our demo went through several rounds of community feedback and each round changed the game meaningfully - the upgrade system was rebuilt, drones were reworked, and the enemy roster expanded because players asked for it.

Early Access lets us keep that loop running while we expand content and improve performance.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Early Access to last around a year, though this depends on how quickly we can deliver the remaining heroes, planets and drone content.

We would rather leave Early Access when the game is genuinely finished than commit to a date we cannot keep.”

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

“The full version will include:

- The complete hero roster, each with their own weapons, skills and playstyle
- All planets unlocked with their own enemy sets and hazards
- A wider drone pool with more fusion combinations and synergies
- More weapon evolutions and build paths
- A rebuilt hub and menu system
- Substantially improved performance across low and mid-range hardware

Community feedback will keep shaping what we prioritise.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access build is fully playable from start to finish. It includes the core combat loop, the drone command system, weapon evolution, the upgrade and progression systems, twelve enemy types with elite variants, and two-phase boss encounters.

What is still in progress: performance optimization on lower-end hardware, the hub and menu rework, and the remaining heroes and planets.

If your machine is close to our minimum specs, please try the demo before buying.”

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

“The price may increase when the game leaves Early Access as we add content. Players who join during Early Access will not pay again.”

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

“Our Discord is the fastest way to reach us and we read every report. Most of what changed in Demo 2.1 came directly from players posting there.

We also read Steam discussions and reviews, and we post regular update notes explaining what changed and why.”