Why Early Access?

“Realm is an open-source arcade engine designed from the ground up for community-created games. Because the platform relies heavily on low-latency netcode, determinism, and robust creator tools, we want to involve players and map makers as early as possible. Early Access allows us to gather feedback on our initial featured game modes—such as our tactical auto-battler—while stress-testing multiplayer lobbies and refining the editor alongside active modders.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate Realm will remain in Early Access for roughly 12 to 18 months. However, development will be driven by community feedback, stability milestones, and the maturity of our map editor and scripting API rather than a rigid timeline.”

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

“We plan to expand both the creator suite and the variety of playable arcade modes. For the full version, our goals include: A broader suite of built-in custom map archetypes (such as Tower Defenses, Hero Arenas, and classic RTS melee modes) alongside our initial auto-battler. Expanded AI-assisted editor capabilities to make complex map scripting and asset placement even more accessible. Streamlined map discovery, ranked matchmaking queues, and spectator tools. Native Linux and macOS client support.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The engine is currently in a functional pre-alpha state. Players can jump into our featured tactical auto-battler custom map to test army drafting, squad placement, and large-scale unit simulation in multiplayer and local testing. The standalone creator suite is live, allowing makers to sculpt terrain, configure unit stats, write C# scripts, test map logic via hot-reloading, and utilize our integrated AI creation assistant. Expect rough edges, balance passes, and occasional breaking updates as core features continue to evolve.”

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

“No. Realm is free and open-source both during Early Access and after the full release.”

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

“Community involvement is fundamental to the project. Because Realm is open-source, developers and creators can inspect the source code, contribute pull requests, and track active issues directly on GitHub. We also maintain an active Discord server and community forum where players can suggest balance tweaks, report bugs, share custom maps and assets, and collaborate with us on upcoming engine features.”