Why Early Access?

“Knightbane is a solo-developed passion project and Early Access is a genuine collaboration.
Your feedback directly influences my development. And frankly, Early Access support gives me the means to bring in talented artists, which will take the game further than I could manage alone.
If you enjoy the genre and want a say in where it goes, now is the time.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan to launch the full game at the end of September 2026.”

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

“More biomes, abilities, items, enemies and bosses. A full meta-progression system, achievements, localization, controller support and performance optimization.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core game loop is stable and contains a fully destructible biome, abilities, stats, items, enemies, relics, elite enemies and powerful bosses. Several unique build paths are possible. Examples include an overheal build which converts excess healing into damage or a throw build where throwable objects become the primary damage source.
Check out the 'About This Game' section for a full breakdown of what's currently in the game. No progression system is yet implemented, so all content is immediately accessible. Expect some bugs, and expect things to change as development continues.”

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

“The plan is to keep the Early Access price lower than the final release price as a thank you to early supporters, though this may change depending on how development goes.”

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

“I plan on sharing development progress in the Knightbane Discord and am open to all feedback. When new content is ready for testing, the community will be first to try it. The best place to reach me is the Knightbane Discord or the Steam forums.”