Why Early Access?

“The core gameplay of Lingqueji is already playable, but we still want to use feedback from real players to refine stage difficulty, yaku multipliers, character balance, boss mechanics, shop builds, and meta-progression.
Early Access allows players to experience the core systems, including drawing paths through a 7×5 mahjong board, yaku scoring, character skills, buffs, enchantments, shops, and boss challenges. It also allows the community to help us identify which systems need clearer tutorials, better balance, or additional strategic depth.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Early Access to last approximately 6 to 12 months.
The exact duration will depend on player feedback, the completion of the Steam landscape layout, performance optimization, keyboard and mouse controls, balance adjustments, and additional content. We do not want to rush the full release before the core experience is stable and complete.”

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

“The full version will expand upon the Early Access foundation with:
1、A more complete Steam landscape interface, keyboard and mouse controls, and PC performance optimization.
2、More story content, in-hall commissions, and character side stories.
3、Additional high-difficulty challenges and replay-focused content.
4、More characters, bosses, themed events, and special game modes.
5、Expanded mahjong hall upgrades, Legacy Hand Charts, Hall Relics, achievements, and collection systems.
6、More cosmetic content and improved visual effects.
7、Continued balance improvements to yaku, buffs, enchantments, shops, and the economy.
The core gameplay and progression framework established during Early Access will remain the foundation of the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already contains the core playable loop.
Players can choose a character, enter a run, draw paths through a 7×5 mahjong board to create sequences, triplets, pairs, and other yaku, earn score, purchase buffs, enchantments, and items, challenge bosses, and progress through multiple stages.
The planned Early Access content includes:
1、10 stages with 4 rounds per stage.
2、Three independent board refreshes and path attempts per round.
3、Character decks, active skills, passive skills, and character-specific items.
4、H, S, and Y yaku categories, including True Yakuman.
5、Buffs, enchantments, items, shops, and boss special tiles.
10 stage bosses.
6、Mahjong hall upgrades, Legacy Hand Charts, achievements, daily challenges, and collection systems.
7、Four initially available characters: Lu Xiaoman, Lin Qinglan, Xu Sanniang, and Aze.
The Steam version is still being refined in terms of landscape assets, PC controls, performance, balance, and visual presentation. Some story content, character side stories, high-difficulty challenges, and collection features will be added during later updates.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase the price as new content and features are rolled out.”

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

“We will collect feedback through the Steam Community Hub, discussion boards, announcements, surveys, and update reports.
We will pay particular attention to:
1、The balance of yaku, buffs, enchantments, and characters.
2、Whether boss mechanics are clear and challenging.
3、The pacing and length of a full run.
4、The depth of shop builds and meta-progression.
5、The clarity of the tutorial.
6、Keyboard and mouse controls, interface layout, and performance.
7、Which characters, bosses, story content, and challenges the community wants to see next.
We will regularly summarize community feedback and explain the reasons behind major balance and design changes.”