Why Early Access?

“The intention is to release Echoes of Aromia into Early Access in order to slowly fund each chapter (story arcs) of the game. Each story arc focuses on a city in the world and its story, and has its own contained quests and endings that all culminate into the game's main ending.

Spritework, Music, Portraits, Programming help, Dialogue and such for the initial release of Echoes of Aromia have all been self funded to create Act 1 of the game and make it fully playable as its own standalone game. All funds from Early Access purchased go towards funding the next Acts of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Depending on funding, It can be in Early Access for up to two years.”

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

“The intention is to release the final act of the game (The ending) with 1.0's release, bringing the game out of Early Access. Mechanical Systems, Skilltrees, Character skills and perks are intended to be final or close to final with the first Early Access version.
Depending on funding, we would love to implement bigger features that the community has already requested during the demo release week, such as player housing or romance systems.
Early Access will be less like an unpolished game, but more like an episodic release of new story content. With each release being its own self contained story arc, and the final release being the ending story arc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of the first version of Early Access includes the entirety of the Story's first arc. Which includes the first city where the game begins in its entirety, surrounding wilderness, and a mini-town outpost where the first act's storyline ends.”

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

“We intend to raise the price slightly with each major act release, up until the release of the final act which will mark the end of Early Access.”

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

“Community involvement, both in the steam forums, Reddit, Playtester communities, and our own Discord has been invaluable to the development of this game, And has in many ways influenced major gameplay and story mechanics. We've taken all suggestions given to heart and are constantly listening to player feedback. And we absolutely intend to continue building the game with feedback from the players.”