Why Early Access?

“We are releasing “Secrets of Rodion” in Early Access so we can continue developing the game together with our players.

The current version already contains a complete playable first chapter with story choices, exploration, investigations, interactive elements, and the core hub system.

During Early Access, we plan to gather player feedback, fix issues, improve existing content and presentation, and gradually develop new chapters, characters, artifact stories, mysteries, and additional gameplay elements.

It is important for us to preserve the atmosphere of the project while continuing to improve each new part of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect “Secrets of Rodion” to remain in Early Access for approximately 12–18 months.

This is an estimate rather than a fixed release date. The duration may change depending on the development process, player feedback, and the scope of future chapters and updates.”

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

“We plan to gradually expand “Secrets of Rodion” with new story chapters, characters, artifact stories, mysteries, investigations, additional choices, and new content for Rodion’s antique shop and the player’s personal hub.

We also plan to expand replayability through alternative developments of events, additional discoveries, and new interactive elements.

During Early Access, we intend to continue polishing existing content, fixing issues, improving gameplay and presentation, and making adjustments based on player feedback.

The exact scope of future content may change during development.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version contains the first complete story chapter and is fully playable from beginning to end.

The current version includes approximately 1–1.5 hours of main story content, depending on reading speed and player choices.

Players can explore Rodion’s antique shop, communicate with characters, examine mysterious artifacts, search for clues, solve puzzles, make story choices, and discover different outcomes.

The game also includes interactive elements, collectible items, artifact-related content, and the core personal hub system, where discovered objects and information can be stored.

The current version represents the beginning of a larger story. Additional chapters, characters, stories, mysteries, and gameplay content are planned during Early Access.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase the price during Early Access as substantial new chapters, content, and features are added.

We also expect the price of the full version to be higher than the initial Early Access price.

Players who purchase the game during Early Access will keep access to the game and receive future updates without needing to purchase the game again.”

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

“We plan to actively involve the community throughout Early Access by collecting player feedback through Steam Community discussions, social media, streams, and direct responses from players.

We will use this feedback to identify bugs and usability issues, improve existing content, refine gameplay and presentation, and evaluate player reactions to story choices, puzzles, investigations, and other gameplay elements.

We also plan to regularly share development progress, news, and information about major updates with the community.

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