Why Early Access?

“We want to share Ardena with the community as soon as possible and gather valuable feedback on the emotional experience it delivers. Since Ardena is an emotionally-driven game, understanding how players feel while playing is essential. Early Access will also help us fine-tune game mechanics to heighten tension, fear, and overall gameplay satisfaction.

This phase will allow us to improve the quality of visuals and content while addressing any mechanics that may need adjustments before releasing the final version. Early Access is crucial to delivering the best experience possible to players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate the Early Access phase will last about one year. This timeframe will allow us to gather community feedback, implement improvements, polish visuals, mechanics and deliver the complete Ardena experience.”

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

“In the full version of Ardena, we plan to build upon the Early Access experience by addressing community feedback, fixing reported bugs, and making adjustments to ensure an optimal balance in difficulty. Our goal is to enhance the emotional intensity of the gameplay. We may also explore the possibility of introducing additional random events to further heighten tension and unpredictability.

While the Early Access version offers the core survival and mystery-solving experience, the full version aims to refine and expand upon this foundation based on player input and continued development.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Ardena includes the complete core experience from the start of the game to the resolution of the mystery and the player's escape. All major gameplay mechanics are functional: maintaining the fire, exploring the woods, discovering clues, and evading Mara.

However, some elements are not yet finalized: animations and environmental events (e.g., random occurrences and jump scares) are still being refined, visuals and atmosphere are not at their highest level of polish and certain gameplay mechanics and tension-building systems may require adjustments based on player feedback.

Despite these aspects being a work in progress, the Early Access version offers a fully playable and immersive survival horror experience.”

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

“No, the price of Ardena will remain the same after Early Access. Our goal is to ensure that players who support the game early on are not penalized and will receive the full version without any additional cost.”

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

“We invite the community to join our dedicated Discord server, where they can engage directly with the development team. Members will have the opportunity to follow the game's progress in real time, access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and provide invaluable feedback based on their gameplay experiences. Their insights will play a crucial role in shaping the final version of the game.”