Why Early Access?

“We chose Early Access to share Hack & Po with players while it's still growing and to build it alongside the community. The game is fully playable today, with singleplayer against the AI, online 1v1 multiplayer, card and rune drafts, and Steam achievements. As a new development team, we want real feedback to guide balance and future content.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate that Hack & Po will remain in Early Access for around 6 to 12 months. This timeframe may vary depending on player feedback and how long it takes us to develop and polish the planned additional features.”

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

“The core of the game is already in place: card draft, rune draft, specialization statues, the five-class combat system, single-player and online multiplayer. On top of that foundation, we plan to:

Add online rankings and a quick match option to find opponents faster
Expand single-player with more content
Add cosmetic unlocks such as skins
Keep improving balance, interface and overall polish based on your feedback”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the complete core experience. Draft your deck, pick a specialization, choose your runes, and battle using a five-class rock-paper-scissors system: Knight, Wizard, Rogue, Archer and Pikeman. Matches escalate with increasing damage over time. You can face the AI on three difficulty levels or challenge a friend in online 1v1 matches using room codes. Five runes and a risky dagger add tactical choices every turn. The game also includes an in-game guide and 10 Steam achievements.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to raise the price once the game leaves Early Access, to reflect the added content. Buying during Early Access gives you every future update at no extra cost.”

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

“We plan to actively involve the community through the Steam forums, Discord and surveys. We're especially interested in feedback on card balance, runes, usability and feature suggestions. As a new team, we want to be transparent about our progress and let players help shape the direction of future updates.”