Why Early Access?

“CubeMate is playable and fun right now, but several features are still in development. The campaign is partially complete, the weekly challenge system isn't implemented yet, and controller support needs more polish. Releasing in Early Access lets players experience the core gameplay now while I continue building toward the full vision. I'm committed to seeing this through and am actively responding to feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Roughly 6–12 months. As a solo developer with a day job, I can't give a precise date, but the plan is to ship the full campaign, weekly challenges, and all planned features within that window.”

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

“The plan is to make it feel smooth while on keyboard+mouse or via controller, diverse campaign, tricky levels, and more.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable. Free Play mode works on all cube sizes (2x2 through 7x7) — you place chess pieces on a rotating Rubik's Cube and find the winning move. The first chapter of the campaign is available with handcrafted puzzle levels. Keyboard and mouse controls are complete. Larger cube sizes (6x6, 7x7) may have some performance limitations. The core loop — rotating faces, selecting pieces, solving chess puzzles in 3D — is complete and polished.”

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

“Not planning to.”

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

“Player feedback directly shapes the game. I read all reviews and Discord messages, and community input influences which features get prioritized. I plan to post dev updates on Steam for major releases. Bug reports and difficulty feedback especially are taken seriously — the goal is to ship the game players want, not just the game I imagined.”