Why Early Access?

“Because I want to build DraQu with you, not in a bubble. It’s a tavern of cooperative experiences, and for that to truly work I need real matches, real players, and real feedback. I’m also developing it solo right now, so every comment, bug report, and suggestion helps a ton to polish the game and take it where it needs to be.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“It depends on what we learn together. I’d rather not give a date and then miss it: my goal is to leave Early Access when the foundation is solid and the game feels “ready”. I’ll keep this section updated as development moves forward.”

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

“Early Access starts with the first table: Nexus, currently focused on 2-player co-op. My plan is to expand the player count (aiming for 3–5 once it’s stable and properly polished), add new cooperative tables with highly replayable runs (including a run-based experience focused on building and training a team of creatures), and grow the tavern with shared progression: profile leveling, achievements, and cross-table rewards. I’ll also keep improving the things that make the biggest difference: UX, accessibility, balance, and stability. All of this can evolve based on feedback, and I don’t want to promise exact dates or guaranteed additions.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Right now, Nexus is fully playable: turn-based co-op with hidden information (hidden hands), limited Mana clues, and shared lives. It’s designed to be fun and stable for 2-player co-op from day one (and it can also be played solo). I’m also launching in 29 languages so players worldwide can enjoy it immediately, and a big focus is making sure everything looks, reads, and feels great across all of them. As the foundation becomes rock-solid, my plan is to add more ways to play Nexus over time, such as variants, timed challenges, and leaderboards.”

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

“I want to reward early supporters. The price may increase as the tavern grows with major content and meaningful improvements. If I ever change the price, I’ll communicate it clearly and well in advance.”

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

“Directly. I’ll be active on Steam and Discord, collecting bug reports, suggestions, and feedback on balance and clarity. I’ll post patch notes and development updates regularly, and I’ll use threads/polls when decisions need input. For me, feedback is gold—it helps me prioritize what truly matters in real co-op sessions.”