Why Early Access?

“PAIRS is the first game we have developed for both domestic and international audiences. Throughout our continuous development process, we have retained a wealth of innovative ideas and design concepts. Therefore, we aim to release an early access version to engage players, allowing them to experience the game while providing us with valuable feedback and suggestions.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that the early access phase may last for over a year. As our team consists of recent graduates entering the industry for the first time, we hope to grow alongside PAIRS, dedicating more time and effort to refine it meticulously, ultimately delivering a polished and perfect final product.”

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

“In the Early Access version, we will showcase the fundamental gameplay of PAIRS along with a selection of items.
In the full release, however, we plan to present a complete narrative experience for the game.

Music is also a vital part of PAIRS. We have carefully studied a wide range of Synthwave and 1980s-inspired music, and we plan to deliver more original and innovative tracks inspired by these styles.

In terms of gameplay, beyond the core mechanics available in Early Access, we plan to gradually introduce additional modes, including a Stage Mode and Online Multiplayer Mode, as development progresses.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We sincerely appreciate your support and interest in PAIRS.
The Early Access version is currently in a completed development state. At this stage, we have released only the core gameplay experience.
In the EA version, players compete against AI opponents. Victory is achieved either by forming pairs to acquire all of the opponent’s cards, or by forcing the opponent into a state where they have no playable cards remaining. Failing to do so will result in defeat.”

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

“We do not plan to change the price of PAIRS in any region after the full release. The price will remain unchanged.”

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

“For communication, we maintain official Chinese social media channels, including Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili, official QQ groups, and WeChat Official Accounts. Internationally, we are present on X (Twitter). These platforms serve as hubs for collecting player feedback and suggestions”