Why Early Access?

“Relay Protocol is already playable, but we believe this type of puzzle game benefits a lot from real player feedback.

The core mechanics are in place, including laser redirection, logic-based devices, character roles, and interconnected test chambers. Early Access gives us a way to refine the experience with the community: improving puzzle clarity, pacing, controls, difficulty balance, and the way new mechanics are introduced.

We want players to help shape the game while it grows, especially by telling us where puzzles feel rewarding, confusing, too easy, or too demanding.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect Relay Protocol to remain in Early Access for several months while we continue expanding and polishing the game.

The exact timing will depend on player feedback, development progress, and how much iteration is needed to reach the level of quality we want for the full release.”

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

“We plan to expand the game with more puzzle chambers, additional mechanics, improved level flow, better onboarding, more polish, and refinements based on community feedback.

The full version is planned to offer a more complete and cohesive experience, with a stronger progression structure, improved presentation, and a larger set of interconnected challenges. We also plan to keep improving the feel of solo and co-op play, including clarity, feedback, and overall puzzle readability.

Our goal is to use Early Access to build on the existing foundation rather than change the game into something completely different.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is playable and includes the core puzzle systems of Relay Protocol: energy beams, reflective surfaces, logic devices, environmental mechanisms, and specialized characters with distinct roles.

Players can already experience a set of puzzle chambers built around experimentation, spatial reasoning, and energy-based mechanics. Some content, balancing, polish, UI elements, and progression details are still being improved, and certain parts of the game may change as we continue development.”

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

“We plan to keep the Early Access price lower while the game is still growing.

As we add more content, improve the overall experience, and move closer to the full version, the price may increase to better reflect the expanded scope of the game.”

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

“Community feedback will be an important part of development during Early Access.

We plan to listen closely to player impressions about puzzle difficulty, level pacing, controls, co-op readability, mechanic clarity, and overall game feel. Feedback from reviews, discussions, and community channels will help us decide what needs refinement, what is working well, and where the game can be improved.”