Why Early Access?

“Divine Ruins is being released in Early Access to allow players to experience the core puzzle–adventure gameplay while the world and narrative continue to evolve.

Early Access gives us the opportunity to gather meaningful player feedback on puzzle design, co-op balance, and pacing, helping shape future chambers and mechanics in a way that feels fair and engaging.

The current version already offers a playable and cohesive experience, and Early Access allows us to expand the game thoughtfully — adding new temples, puzzles, and story elements while staying closely connected with the community throughout development.
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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Divine Ruins to remain in Early Access for at least 12 months.

The exact duration will depend on development progress and community feedback, and we will share updates as the project evolves.”

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

“We plan for the full version of Divine Ruins to expand significantly on the Early Access experience in terms of content, narrative depth, and overall polish.

During Early Access, we aim to introduce additional rooms inspired by different mythological figures, along with new puzzle mechanics and environmental interactions. We plan to further develop the story, aiming to reveal more context around the player’s curse and the gods’ influence on the world.

We also plan to continue refining co-op gameplay, puzzle balance, and pacing based on player feedback, as well as improving presentation elements such as visuals, sound design, and overall performance.

The full version is intended to offer a more complete and cohesive journey, while maintaining the core atmosphere and design philosophy established during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version of Divine Ruins offers a playable and stable core experience.

Players can explore multiple mythological chambers, solve environmental puzzles, and progress through the game’s narrative foundations. The main puzzle–adventure loop is fully implemented, allowing players to complete available content in both single-player and co-op modes.

Co-op functionality is available and playable, though balance and pacing will continue to be refined throughout Early Access.

While some content, narrative elements, and polish are still in development, the game is fully playable in its current state and reflects the core atmosphere, mechanics, and design goals of Divine Ruins.
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Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We do not plan to change the price during Early Access. However, we plan to raise the price upon full release to reflect the addition of new content and features.”

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

“Community feedback will play an important role in the ongoing development of Divine Ruins during Early Access.

We plan to actively gather player feedback through the Steam Community Hub, discussions, and update-related feedback after new content releases. Player input on puzzle difficulty, co-op balance, pacing, and overall experience will help guide future adjustments and improvements.

Development updates and patch notes will be shared regularly to communicate progress, changes, and areas we are focusing on. Early Access allows us to work closely with the community, refining the game based on real player experiences while staying transparent throughout development.”