Why Early Access?

“I'm developing Darkdraw on my own. With five clans and over 100 cards, balance is the hardest part, and it's best tuned with players: which decks dominate, which cards nobody picks, how hard each Depth should be. Early Access lets me build the rest of the descent around your feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About nine months. The current goal is a full release in spring 2028, but the date will follow the game's quality and your feedback.”

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

“The full version is planned to go deeper into the abyss: more acts, each with its own enemies and boss, more cards for every clan, new relics and events, and a final balance pass. The exact content will depend on what players enjoy most during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“A full run is playable from start to finish: a first act of 15 floors ending with a boss, five clans each with its own hero and hero power, five alternate heroes, over 100 cards, 10 relics, 8 consumables, events, a merchant and campfires. Between runs: experience and levels, card draws at the Abyssal Trading Post, deck building with a dust budget, 10 Depth levels and 37 missions. A tutorial teaches the basics. Available in English, French and Simplified Chinese.”

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

“No. The price will stay the same during and after Early Access. Everyone who buys during Early Access gets every update at no extra cost.”

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

“Through the Steam discussion forums and regular patch notes. Each balance patch will explain what changed and why, based on your feedback. I read every bug report and suggestion.”