Why Early Access?

“We are choosing Early Access because Tavern & Tombs is an action roguelite looter, a genre that relies heavily on tight balancing, interesting item synergies, and engaging progression. By involving the community early, we can gather crucial feedback on combat feel, difficulty scaling, and new content ideas to ensure the final game is as polished and fun as possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to launch into Early Access in late 2026 and expect the game to remain in Early Access for roughly 6 to 12 months. This timeframe allows us to thoroughly integrate community feedback and expand the game's content before the full 1.0 release.”

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

“The full version of Tavern & Tombs is planned to feature a broader range of content compared to the Early Access release. We aim to add new dungeon biomes, additional enemy types, and challenging bosses. Furthermore, we plan to deeply expand the Tavern into an automated management system, complete with staff, multiple floors, and salesrooms where you can sell your gathered equipment. We also plan to introduce new, diverse playable classes beyond the initial mage, alongside a wider variety of spells and loot, all while continuously polishing the game based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version currently includes a fully playable core loop. Players can explore the procedurally generated Crypt biome, engage in real-time combat using a basic set of spells (like Fireball and Bone Shield), and dodge enemy attacks. A functional inventory and equipment system is already implemented, allowing you to equip looted gear to boost your stats. The foundational Tavern hub is integrated, allowing players to use the Essence Shrine for permanent meta-upgrades. Health and mana systems are fully functional, and you can fight initial enemy types like skeletons and the Orc Keymaster.”

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

“We currently do not plan to increase the price after the Early Access phase ends. The price will most likely remain exactly the same. However, if the massive expansion of content in the full 1.0 release warrants it, any potential price increase would be very small.”

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

“Our community is the beating heart of Tavern & Tombs! We want to treat our players as true co-developers on this journey. We will actively engage with you through our official Discord server and the Steam Community Hub. Your feedback will directly influence weapon balancing, enemy difficulty, and even the design of new spells and dungeon biomes. We will share transparent development roadmaps and carefully read every suggestion to ensure we are building the ultimate roguelite looter together.”