Why Early Access?

“Broken Oath is an action RPG built around combat feel and build depth, and both get better with real players. Early Access lets us test balance, pacing and build variety with the community while we keep adding content. Player feedback directly shapes which skills, items and systems we polish next. We want players who enjoy being part of shaping an ARPG to join us now, rather than building it alone for years.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Broken Oath to be in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months, depending on player feedback and the scope of the content we add.”

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

“We plan to expand Broken Oath in several areas during Early Access:

More skills, support gems, unique items and Primal items for every class
More Rupture themes, bosses and Guardian mechanics, and a deeper end-game
Expanded crafting in the Forge, with more recipes and materials
Full controller support (in progress; most screens already work on a pad) and Steam Deck optimization
Expanded graphics, display and control settings
Localization into more languages (the game is already available in 12)
Ongoing balance, performance and quality improvements based on player feedback

The final scope will depend on what we learn from the community during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable from character creation through the end-game. It includes:

Six playable classes: Warrior, Mage, Ranger, Samurai, Paladin and Necromancer
A tutorial area, then randomized Ruptures across multiple biomes (forests, deserts, snow peaks, swamps and the Underrealm), with weather and time-of-day variations
A Rupture Map with eight danger bands and Guardian boss fights
Skill gems with linkable support gems, a passive skill tree, and Blessings and Curses
Magic, rare, unique and Primal items
The Forge crafting system, with recipes unlocked by rune stones

The game is single-player. Broken Oath plays with keyboard and mouse; controller support is in progress (most screens already work on a pad). The game is available in 12 languages. You should expect bugs, balance changes and unfinished areas. Updates may occasionally change or reset progression while systems are still being tuned.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we add significant new content and features, so joining during Early Access will be the most affordable way to get the game.”

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

“We plan to involve players through the Steam Community discussions, playtests and our Discord server. We will read feedback and bug reports, share regular development updates, and use player input to decide which skills, items, systems and balance changes to work on next.”