Why Early Access?

“Batak is a game shaped by its players. We want the community involved early to help us tune AI balance, improve the online experience, and decide which features matter most. Early Access lets us develop Batak together with the players who love it.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to be in Early Access for up to one year.”

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

“We plan to add:
- Steam leaderboards
- Additional language support beyond Turkish and English
- Player trinkets and table decorations
- Additional visual themes (steampunk, garden, space, and more)
- Card and table cosmetics (custom card designs, table themes, card effects)
- Continued AI balancing and improvements
- UI and visual polish based on player feedback”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core game is fully playable. Both Classic Batak and Partnership Batak are complete with full rules, bidding, trump selection, and scoring. Single player works with 3 AI difficulty levels. Online multiplayer supports 1-4 players via Steam with public and friend-only lobbies and AI backfill. The game includes couple of achievements, Turkish and English localization, and a polished interface.”

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

“No. Batak is free to play and we plan to keep it that way.”

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

“We actively monitor Steam Discussions and our Discord server. Player feedback directly influences our development priorities from AI difficulty tuning to new features. Bug reports, feature requests, and balance suggestions are all welcome and taken seriously.”