Why Early Access?

“We’re excited to offer early access because we want our community to help shape the game while it’s still growing. Early supporters get to discover fresh strategies first, give direct feedback, and help us smooth out balance and polish before the wider launch. It’s also our way of saying thanks to the players who believe in Starstone and want to be part of building it from the inside out.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“1 Month”

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

“The Early Access version of Starstone is focused on delivering the core card combat experience: robust deck-building, tactical battles, and a polished baseline set of creatures and systems. With the Full Version, we plan to build on that foundation by expanding the game’s overall scope and depth.
We plan to add broader content and modes (including more structured progression and long-form play loops), introduce additional gameplay systems and card archetypes, improve balancing and match readiness at scale, and deliver stronger social/playability features such as richer multiplayer depth, quality-of-life upgrades, and additional polish across UI, onboarding, and performance. Early Access gives players a direct role in shaping that evolution, while the Full Version is where we bring the complete vision to its fullest.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is currently centered on the core gameplay loop: deck-building, tactical combat, and the creature/equipment systems you’ve seen so far, with functional matches and the fundamental rule set in place.

It is fully playable but still in a growth phase—feature set, content breadth, and long-term balance polish are still actively evolving based on player feedback and iteration. In other words, it’s the solid foundation of Starstone, with room to expand and improve before the full release.

We have an achievement system in place, ranked MMR for online match making and recorded stats already wired and live!”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we add new content and features during Early Access.”

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

“We plan to run ongoing Early Access feedback loops through playable builds, with easy channels for bug reports, balancing feedback, and feature requests. We plan to monitor community discussions, review playtest sessions, and use direct player input to guide balance passes and quality-of-life updates. We also plan to share development updates regularly so players can see what’s being worked on and how their feedback is shaping priorities.”