Why Early Access?

“Samla is built around community, competition, and constant evolution.

Early Access gives us an opportunity to work closely with players while the game continues to develop. During this phase, we’re gathering feedback to help guide ongoing adjustments to hero balance, movement systems, and the overall world.

The core experience is already playable and includes fast-paced hero combat, hoverboard traversal, and our Djini revival system. Samla is designed as a living world, and Early Access allows players to experience it in its current form while contributing feedback that may influence future development.

During Early Access, player feedback may help inform areas such as:

Combat balance and hero abilities

Map dynamics and environmental events

Progression systems, cosmetics, and competitive modes

Server stability and performance optimization

Updates during Early Access are intended to focus on improvements, polish, and additional content as development continues, with community input playing an important role in shaping priorities.

Join us early and take part in the current version of Samla as it continues to evolve.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Samla is currently planned to be in Early Access for a limited development period (if everything goes well - about 3-4 months) , though the exact duration may change as development progresses.

At this stage, the foundation of the experience is already playable. The core gameplay loop, hero mechanics, hoverboard movement, and the Djini revival system are implemented and functional. Players can experience fast-paced team combat in a world where tradition collides with technology, which represents the core identity of Samla today.

The Early Access phase is focused on polish, iteration, and feedback. During this time, we are using player input and in-game data to guide ongoing adjustments, such as improving hero balance, refining map flow, and optimizing performance to ensure the experience feels smooth and responsive.

Community feedback plays an important role during Early Access, helping inform development priorities and areas of focus as the game continues to evolve.

Following Early Access, development is expected to continue with a focus on expanding and iterating on the existing experience. Areas we are interested in exploring include:

Additional maps and environmental variations

New heroes with distinct abilities and playstyles

New modes or objectives to support replayability

Continued quality-of-life improvements and server optimization

Early Access is an opportunity for players to experience Samla in its current state while contributing feedback that may help shape its future direction as development continues.”

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

“Samla’s development during Early Access focuses on learning alongside the community and refining what already exists. As a community-driven game, our priority is to improve the core gameplay experience through player feedback—adjusting hero balance, tuning movement, and honing the feel of combat.
Early Access represents one stage of that process, not a final destination. Our aim is to continue iterating on Samla as long as development continues and the project remains viable.
Looking ahead, our current plans involve gradually expanding the world of Samla over time. This may include exploring ideas such as:
- Introducing additional heroes with distinct skills, backgrounds, and playstyles
- Experimenting with new modes or objectives to add variety
- Expanding abilities and combat mechanics to support deeper strategic play
- Developing themed content or narrative elements that further explore Samla’s world and its tribes
These ideas reflect the direction we are interested in pursuing, but all development decisions will depend on what we learn from players, technical constraints, and the realities of ongoing production.
Our goal is to support a living game that can evolve through collaboration with its community-shaped by the players who engage with Samla as it exists today.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core experience of Samla is complete, functional, and ready to be polished. Players can already dive into the heart of the action with the full gameplay foundation in place: fast-paced team combat, fluid hoverboarding, and tactical hero abilities that define every encounter.
The Early Access version features five playable heroes, each equipped with unique active abilities and combat styles. You can also embody the Djin, a mystical form that allows fallen players to return to the battlefield after death, turning every loss into a chance for redemption.
All global systems are live, including hoverboarding, weapon modifications, and map objectives that encourage dynamic team play and strategic decision-making. The world of Samla already holds a few hidden surprises waiting to be discovered—small touches and events that make each match feel alive and unpredictable.
Our focus during Early Access is to refine, balance, and polish these systems based on community feedback, ensuring that every battle feels smooth, fast, and deeply rewarding.
Samla is already fully playable and rich with possibilities. Now it’s time to perfect it together.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We have no plans to make any changes to the pricing for the game.”

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

“Samla is built around its players, and community feedback will shape every step of development. From gameplay balance to new content, we want the people who play the game to be part of the process from day one.
We’re setting up several ways to stay connected and make your voice count:
- Dedicated Discord channel managed by our community team, where players can share feedback, report issues, and take part in discussions about upcoming updates.
- Special playtests announced ahead of time, giving players a chance to try experimental builds and help us fine-tune new features before they go live.
- Regular surveys designed to gather focused feedback on gameplay, balance, and progression systems.
- Local and online community events, even during Early Access, to bring players together, celebrate milestones, and spotlight outstanding contributors.
- Open development updates, where we share progress, patch notes, and sneak peeks of what’s coming next.
- Creator and esports initiatives, supporting streamers, community tournaments, and competitive feedback loops for players who want to push the game to its limits.
Our goal is to make Samla a living, evolving experience shaped by its community. Whether you’re a competitive player, explorer, or storyteller, your input will guide how the world of Samla grows.”