Why Early Access?

“We want to build a rich and atmospheric survival experience where mechanics like exorcism, base-building, and open-world exploration are deeply interconnected. Early Access allows us to shape Blightrest together with the community — tuning systems, expanding content, and refining gameplay based on your feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for as long as it takes to fully realize our vision of a dark, immersive survival world with deep combat and narrative elements. While we have a clear roadmap, we’re intentionally avoiding fixed dates — our priority is quality and player-driven iteration.”

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

“We see Early Access as a foundation to expand the world of Blightrest. Over time, we plan to add more content, improve gameplay systems, and deepen the atmosphere.

Potential areas of development include:

Expanding the world with new regions and enemy types;

Further developing exorcism and ritual mechanics;

Adding new construction elements and tools;

Enriching the story and lore;

Technical improvements and possible additions to co-op systems.

These directions may evolve based on player feedback, technical feasibility, and development progress.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already features the core gameplay systems:

Solo and 4-player co-op mode;

Full survival loop (hunger, thirst, temperature);

Base-building and crafting systems;

Demon banishment using both traditional rituals and voice commands;

A variety of enemy types, events, and world exploration;

A foundational narrative with lore revealed through artifacts and encounters.

Our goal is to deliver a compelling, atmospheric experience from day one — and build on it with your help.

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

“Yes — we plan to slightly increase the price after leaving Early Access. This will reflect the expanded scope, added content, and refined systems in the full release. All players who purchase the game during Early Access will receive future core updates at no additional cost.”

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

“The community is a vital part of how Blightrest grows. We will:

Use Discord, Steam forums, and social media to gather feedback on balance, features, and usability;

Run polls and votes to help decide what features or areas we should prioritize next;

Offer early access to experimental features so players can test new demons, mechanics, or regions before release;

Share public roadmaps and development diaries, so you always know what’s coming next.

We see Blightrest as a living project — built with the community, for the community.”