Why Early Access?

“We’re releasing Demonbyte in Early Access because we believe that player feedback is absolutely essential in shaping the best possible experience. As a retro-inspired boomer shooter, Demonbyte is built around tight gameplay, fun mechanics, and fast-paced action—and the best way to fine-tune that is with a community of players who love the genre as much as we do.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“approximately 6 months to a year”

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

“The full version of Demonbyte is planned to include 20–25 handcrafted levels, featuring a wide variety of environments, enemies, and boss fights that expand on the chaotic retro fun introduced in Early Access.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Demonbyte is in a rough but playable state, featuring around 12 short, linear levels that give players a solid taste of the game’s fast-paced retro shooter gameplay. These levels are not yet fully polished, with placeholder assets that can change, minimal visual refinement, and some unbalanced enemy and weapon interactions.

Players can expect a variety of guns to experiment with, each offering a different feel and playstyle. However, the game currently features very few secrets, no destructible environments objects, and limited vocal dialog. It's a foundation, not the full experience.

While not yet deeply progressed or content-rich, the Early Access version is a promising start and a great way to get a first look at what Demonbyte is shaping up to become.”

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

“Price will not change when we leave early access”

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

“Community involvement is a core part of our development philosophy for Demonbyte.
which is why we are choosing the early acces route
As a retro-inspired boomer shooter, Demonbyte is built on nostalgia—but shaped by the players who enjoy it today. We plan to actively engage with our community through:

Open feedback channels on Discord, Steam forums, and social media where players can report bugs, suggest improvements, and share ideas.

Polls and community votes on features, enemy designs, and potential new weapons.

Playtesting feedback, especially during content updates, to fine-tune level design, difficulty, and weapon balance.

Showcasing fan suggestions and creative ideas (like weapon concepts or easter eggs) that align with the tone of the game.

Our motto is “Good or bad, we make games,” and we genuinely mean that. We’re not afraid to experiment, improve, and evolve based on what our players think and feel. Whether it’s through fixing an issue, tweaking a level, or adding something wild (like our husky mascot weapon), we want Demonbyte to be as much your game as it is ours.

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