Why Early Access?

“We are utilizing Early Access to release this complex, narrative-driven game episodically under a single title. This approach ensures that save data and relationship variables carry over seamlessly as the plot expands. Early Access allows us to gather direct community feedback on branching narrative paths and character interactions, which is vital for refining the narrative flow and ensuring a satisfying, long-term story experience without splitting the game across multiple separate releases.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate the game will be in Early Access for approximately 2 to 3 years. This timeline is necessary to fully develop the planned 20+ chapters across the entire story arc without rushing the writing or asset creation. The exact duration will depend on the rate of content completion and the integration of player feedback.”

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

“We plan to have the full version provide a more enriched narrative experience, building upon the initial story segments found in Early Access. Our objective is to develop additional story content and character arcs, working toward a conclusion that reflects the choices players make throughout the journey. Beyond content, we intend to use the Early Access period to enhance the user interface, improve animations, and update visual assets. Our goal is to evolve the game based on community feedback to deliver an experience that feels cohesive and comprehensive.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version features the first 8 chapters of the story. It includes a fully functional branching dialogue system, relationship tracking, and a gallery system. Players can experience the introduction of the main cast, the setup of the central mystery, and make foundational choices that will impact the rest of the game.”

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

“The game is currently priced to reflect the content available in the Early Access phase. We intend to raise the price upon the final release to reflect the significantly larger volume of completed content. This approach allows us to reward our early supporters who join us during development.”

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

“We plan to actively engage with the community via the Steam Community Hub and Discord. Since this is a choice-heavy game, feedback regarding narrative paths, character arcs, and pacing is vital. We will use these discussions to ensure branching paths feel satisfying and to address bug reports. To maintain transparency, we will post frequent development updates and roadmaps.”