Why Early Access?

“Climbing is hard; and making a climbing game that’s both punishing and fair is even harder. Every slip, every fall, every brutal failure is part of a steep learning curve for you... and for me as the developer, trialling mechanics and hazards to see what makes the climb truly unforgiving. Early Access lets you experience the chaos and help shape the mountain itself. Your feedback will guide balance, hazards, and the climb’s punishing physics. I can’t promise it will be easy, but together, we can make it exactly as brutal (or exhilarating) as it should be.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Roughly 6–12 months. We want to give ourselves enough time to fine-tune climbing mechanics, add more mountains, and polish all the features based on player feedback. While development schedules can shift, we expect a full release within about a year.

Approx. November 2026.”

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

“Current plans include refining the climbing routes, offering multiple player-selected starting points, and adding exciting elements that make exploring the map as rewarding as finally nailing a climb or reaching the summit.

More Climbs in different environments potentially.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Fully functional, playable experience.
The Early Access version already has the core climbing mechanics, a mountain to explore, a hand stamina system, and basic environmental hazards. You can complete the climb and experiment with different routes. For a full list of features currently in the game, check the "About This" section. Future updates will expand mountains and add community-requested features.

This is my first game, it is not perfect, I am working on it and would highly welcome the feedback so I can continuously improve the game.

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

“No”

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

“We want players to help shape the experience! The community will be able to suggest new routes, environment suggestion and gameplay tweaks through reviews. Major updates will often include features inspired directly by player feedback. Your input will directly influence which mountains, challenges, and mechanics get added next.”