Why Early Access?

“Azoth & Ignis' core mechanics are complete, but some key aspects of the game have not been added. Releasing Azoth & Ignis early means customers will get to try out the combat, loot, RPG mechanics and all existing parts of the game and give feedback while more full content is added, plus other enhancements such as upgradable weapons, unique bosses, and deeper combat mechanics.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Azoth & Ignis will be in Early Access for roughly three to eight months based on level of player interest and the intended improvements to the game including additional content and features. This is meant to be a reasonable estimate based on time taken to achieve the first early access build.”

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

“In the full version these features are targeted:

• Upgradable weapons and equipment
  
• Additional weapon types
  
• Unique bosses complete with boss items
  
• New combat mechanics, e.g. critical hits, stagger
  
• Hazards

More content is planned for existing features:

• Various consumable items
  
• Player and enemy classes
  
• New attributes (e.g. VIT, STR, DEX, INT, END)
  
• New player and enemy equipment
  
• New discoverable lore via in-game notes and hints
  
• Area environment detail

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“As per v0.1,

The early access version of the game is a horizontal slice of the full game experience, including all planned areas of the game. Combat, basic items and appearances of all game areas are complete in at least rudimentary form. The RPG system is functional. The itemization menu system is textual. Each designed area of the game ends in a procedurally generated boss fight which should later be replaced by an area-unique named boss. Item upgrades are not yet possible. Enemy factions have not been fully integrated with their associated areas. The game currently ends after 100 levels (including 100 boss fights), and the final designed area (The Aurorium Palace) is discovered at level 20.”

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

“We have no specific plans to price the game differently when it leaves early access.”

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

“Community feedback is important to the development process and is welcome on the steam discussion page. It's particularly helpful during Early Access as the game is prepared for a full release.”