Why Early Access?

“We have successfully finalized the core gameplay mechanics for VELATO, including the core Joker synergetic systems, scoring metrics, and our unique bluffing mechanics. At this stage, we have already implemented over 100 distinct Joker cards—offering a wide array of strategic builds—alongside 24 unique Bosses, each featuring distinct traits and challenging modifiers. The Early Access build also includes a fully functional Endless Mode.

However, to ensure VELATO reaches its full potential, we need community feedback and real-world gameplay data. Balancing the meta, pacing the rogue-like progression, and ensuring that Endless Mode remains deeply engaging over long-term playthroughs requires a collaborative effort with our players. Early Access allows us to gather the crucial insights needed to fine-tune these mathematical balances and deliver the most polished, addictive experience possible upon full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“3-6 months”

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

“We plan to expand the full version of VELATO with more diverse content and feature upgrades based on community feedback. We intend to introduce additional game modes, further expand the roster of Joker cards and mechanics to deepen strategic gameplay, and continuously refine the overall game balance. Crucially, we plan to utilize all user feedback and gameplay data gathered during Early Access to help design and balance a potential PvP mode for the future. Additionally, we plan to polish the user interface (UI/UX) for a smoother experience, add more localization options (multi-language support), and optimize performance and visual effects. Our goal is to use the Early Access period to evolve these features dynamically alongside our players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version of VELATO features a fully playable and stable core gameplay loop. It includes a comprehensive Tutorial to introduce players to the mechanics, 1 primary play mode alongside a fully functional Endless Mode, over 100 unique Joker cards for diverse strategic builds, and 24 challenging Bosses with distinct traits. The game also supports multi-language localization from day one, ensuring players can jump right into the action and experience the complete synergy and bluffing systems immediately.”

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

“We do not intend to change the price of the game when we transition from Early Access to the full release. We want to ensure that our early adopters receive the full value of the expanding content and future updates without any additional cost, as a token of appreciation for supporting VELATO from its early stages.”

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

“We believe that community collaboration is vital for the growth of VELATO. We will actively engage with our players through the Steam Discussion Forums and our official social media channels like discord or reddit, where we will closely monitor community feedback, bug reports, and gameplay suggestions to implement routine balance patches.

To keep the community excited and actively participating during Early Access, we plan to host regular Seasonal Events directly on Steam. This includes running a yearly Leaderboard Campaign to challenge our top strategists, alongside quarterly Steam Gift Card Giveaways to reward active players who contribute valuable insights to our development journey.”