Why Early Access?

“As a strategy-heavy card game, Cats in the Shell needs extensive iteration on balance, build diversity, and overall feel. Early Access lets us work closely with players, gather feedback, and keep improving the game until it meets our quality bar for full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect Early Access to last about 4–6 months, though this may change based on player feedback and development progress.”

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

“During Early Access, we plan to release updates roughly every two weeks, introducing new roguelike events alongside balance adjustments and gameplay improvements.
For the full release, we aim to add at least one new character storyline and two new Mech sets — ideally expanding to two storylines and four Mech sets if development goes smoothly. Our main priority, however, is refining the existing experience based on community feedback rather than simply adding more content.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes four playable game modes and offers what we believe is a complete, engaging strategic experience. Most players can expect 10–20 hours exploring mechanics, builds, and story, while dedicated roguelike deckbuilder and autobattler fans may find 100+ hours of replayability.
We estimate Early Access already represents about 80–85% of our planned full-release scope. Our focus will be on refining systems, improving balance, and polishing the experience rather than dramatically expanding content.”

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

“The price will not change during Early Access, and all updates will be free. The price may increase at full release; whether and by how much will be decided closer to launch.”

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

“We welcome feedback via Steam Discussions, our official Discord server, and other community channels. Our Game Director and development team will actively join discussions, communicate directly with players, and carefully consider their feedback. We want Early Access to be a collaborative journey where players meaningfully shape the game's development.”