Why Early Access?

“A xianxia-themed MMO encompasses a vast array of systems — from realm progression and skill balance, to story-driven karma mechanics and dynamic faction relations, as well as multiplayer social features and sect warfare. None of these can be fully polished through internal playtesting alone.

We did not want to work in isolation until we thought the game was "good enough" before showing it to players. Had we done so, what we delivered would likely only be our own vision of a cultivation world, rather than the immersive xianxia journey that players truly want to experience.

Meanwhile, *Longevity: Path of the Immortal* follows a free-to-play model. We aim to lower the barrier to entry as much as possible, so that more players who love xianxia can join us. Early Access allows us to hear directly from real players sooner: whether it be preferences for story direction, feedback on combat balance, bug reports, or feature suggestions — all of these will serve as the core foundation for us to adjust development priorities and refine game quality.

For our small team, a truly great xianxia game is never built by developers alone. It is shaped together with all of our players. That is the core reason we chose Early Access.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“According to our current development plan, we expect the Early Access phase to last roughly 1 to 6 months.

This timeline is not set in stone. The exact date when we exit Early Access and launch the full version will be flexibly adjusted based on the volume of player feedback, the actual quality of content development, and the overall polish of gameplay. Our principle is simple: we will not rush progress or force a release window. We will only leave Early Access when the game’s content completeness and stability meet our standards.”

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

“The current Early Access build already has the core gameplay framework and world foundation of *Longevity: Path of the Immortal* in place. Our vision for the full version is a richer, more immersive, and more liberating living xianxia world.

In terms of content expansion, we plan to gradually complete the mid-to-late main storyline and faction side quests, add more explorable open-world regions and ancient secret realms, and flesh out the full cultivation progression path from Qi Refining all the way to Tribulation Transcendence and ascension. We also plan to further deepen the gameplay of our signature systems such as companion bonds, cave estate inheritance, and sect management, so that every playstyle has more substantial content to support it.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access build features a fully functional core gameplay loop and complete early-to-mid game content. Players can experience all the core features of *Longevity: Path of the Immortal*:

- A complete cultivation progression path from Qi Refining to Nascent Soul, with core combat systems such as real-time battle fully implemented;
- Multiple core open-world maps and secret realm scenes, paired with main storylines, side quests, hidden adventures, and exploration treasures;
- Core progression systems including companion bonds are all available, delivering a complete cultivation growth loop;
- Basic social features such as multiplayer team dungeons and world chat are also open.

The game is overall stable and playable, and players can fully enjoy the core fun of cultivation growth in the early and mid stages.

At the same time, we are well aware that late-game content is still being added, some systems have room for deeper gameplay, and there may be a small number of bugs and performance issues to be optimized. These are exactly the areas we will keep refining together with the community throughout Early Access.”

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

“*Longevity: Path of the Immortal* follows a free-to-play model. The base game will be permanently free to play, and we do not plan to change this fundamental model after exiting Early Access.

In-game paid content will be expanded gradually with version updates, but we will always adhere to the principle of fair monetization: all core storylines, core gameplay, and core progression paths can be fully accessed through free play. Paid content will not disrupt the balance of the core game experience, nor will it hinder free players from enjoying the game normally.”

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

“We value every player’s voice, and we sincerely hope to work with the community to make *Longevity: Path of the Immortal* better and better:

- We will maintain an active presence in the Steam Community Discussions, read every player suggestion, feedback, and bug report carefully, regularly summarize the most commonly raised concerns, and share our progress and development schedule.
- We will publish regular developer diaries and update previews to keep the community informed of our current progress, the content we are refining, and our upcoming version plans, maintaining transparency throughout development.
- Issues that receive concentrated feedback — such as combat balance, quality-of-life improvements, and content preferences — will be prioritized in our development plan for quick iteration and adjustment.
- Going forward, we also plan to run player surveys and solicit feedback on new content. For some major new gameplay features and systems, we will invite community players to participate in early playtests.

We have always believed that players are the true masters of the xianxia world. Every suggestion you make can shape the future of this immortal realm.”