Why Early Access?

“We're launching Mystic Melee in Early Access because we're continuing to add spells, characters, and levels. The game is both a single-player platformer and a multiplayer platform-fighter, built on a system of unique magic abilities in a physics-based world. As we expand and fine-tune these mechanics, we want to hear from the players.

From balance suggestions and campaign feedback to fresh ideas for abilities and characters, we want your help to make Mystic Melee perfect!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The full release is planned to be ready in about 6 months.”

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

“We're working on the following for the full version:

• Additional single-player campaign levels and bosses
  
• More spells and characters
  
• Custom map editor and Steam workshop integration
  
• Improvements to mechanics and abilities based on your input!

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access release has four-person multiplayer with both online and local play, plus half of the planned single-player campaign. Specifically, you'll find:

• 4 multiplayer modes: Deathmatch, Hypersphere (basketball with spells!), Obelisks (king of the hill), Blitz (tournament mode)
  
• 30 single-player challenge levels across three worlds
  
• Single-player Leaderboards with ghosts to watch and compete with yourself and others
  
• 30 multiplayer maps
  
• 12 powerful spells and four characters with their own abilities
  
• Bots to play against solo in the multiplayer modes or to fill out games with friends

We feel the game is stable and polished in single-player/local play. We want to note that online play is still in beta and won't be a perfect experience yet especially if there is high latency between players. Still, we think it's a blast to play and want to collect feedback on how to keep improving it.”

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

“No, we do not plan to price the game differently after Early Access.”

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

“We'll post frequent updates in response to discussion here on the Steam community forums. We want to work with you on:

• Balancing the spells and characters
  
• Suggestions for new abilities and levels
  
• Improving the online experience
  
• Fixing rare bugs or hardware related issues

We've shown Mystic Melee at lots of events and found the mechanics and spells have really inspired players to get invested in the game and provide feedback. We look forward to working with the Steam community to make the game better than ever!”