Why Early Access?

“Grindveil already has a playable online progression loop, but it is still in active development. Early Access lets us improve stability, progression balance and usability with feedback from players before we consider the game ready for a full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect Grindveil to remain in Early Access for approximately 6-12 months after its Steam Early Access launch. This estimate may change depending on development progress and player feedback. During this period, we plan to improve stability, progression balance and usability. We will communicate changes to this estimate through Steam announcements and our community channels.”

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

“We plan to improve reliability, performance, interface clarity, progression balance and the existing social and competitive systems. We would also like to expand activities and seasonal content as development allows. These are development goals, not a guarantee of particular features or a completion date.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build is playable online and includes character classes and skill progression, equipment and gems, timed Rift missions and work, arena PvP, Depths bosses, guilds and contracts, fishing, pets, achievements and the Codex. Optional purchases include diamonds, Premium time and cosmetic packs. The game is not feature-complete: bugs, balance changes, interface issues and incomplete polish remain. An internet connection and a Grindveil account are required. Timed activities can finish while the client is closed, but there is no offline play mode. Future worlds and planned improvements are not part of the currently available content.”

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

“Grindveil is free to play during Early Access, and we currently plan to keep it free to play after Early Access. Optional in-game purchases are available. The selection, contents and prices of optional offers may change as the game develops.”

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

“Players can send bug reports and suggestions through the in-game reporting tool, Steam Discussions and our Discord community. We use these reports to reproduce problems, assess balance and prioritise improvements. Progress and important changes are communicated through game announcements and community updates.”