Why Early Access?

“We chose the Early Access model to invite the player community to take part in the development of Riftward Warriors, allowing us to continuously refine and polish the game based on your feedback.
The core gameplay loop is fully playable right now, featuring combat systems, dungeon exploration, weapon systems, class mechanics and roguelike progression.
Before the full release, we aim to work alongside players to fine-tune balance, deepen gameplay and add more content. Your feedback will guide our development decisions to make the game richer and more enjoyable.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the Early Access period of Riftward Warriors to last 12–18 months, and the exact duration will be adjusted flexibly based on development progress and feedback from the player community. Key updates during Early Access will include expanding playable classes and monster types, adding new buffs, equipment and weapons, balancing game stats, developing new gameplay modes, and adding story content as appropriate. Development roadmaps will be updated in real time on the Steam community, and we will post announcements promptly if there are any changes to the full release schedule.”

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

“The full release will be continuously expanded and improved upon the Early Access build.
We plan to add:
• More playable classes with unique abilities
• More firearms, melee weapons, magic weapons, equipment and items
• More monsters, bosses and dungeon biomes
• More random events and gameplay mechanics
• Deeper character progression, achievements and long-term meta progression systems
• Ongoing improvements to game balance, performance and overall player experience
We also intend to explore additional gameplay options in the future, such as online co-op and more persistent progression content.
Our ultimate goal is to deliver a content-rich, highly varied roguelike action-adventure experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already contains the core gameplay experience of Riftward Warriors.
Players can currently:
• Choose different classes to embark on adventures
• Challenge procedurally generated dungeons
• Wield various types of weapons, including firearms, melee weapons and magic weapons
• Create unique builds through random upgrades and ability selections
• Fight diverse enemies and powerful bosses
• Unlock achievements and view adventure statistics
The game is still under active development. We will keep optimizing existing systems based on player feedback and add new content gradually.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase the price during Early Access as we add new content, features, and improvements. Players who purchase the game during Early Access will receive all future updates at no additional cost.”

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

“We hope the player community will be an essential part of Riftward Warriors’ development journey.
We will gather suggestions from players via Steam community discussions, user reviews, feedback forms and bug reports.
Player input will guide us to refine game balance, polish gameplay design, adjust existing systems, and set priorities for upcoming content development.
We will also share our development progress with players through patch notes and development diaries.”