Why Early Access?

“We are launching Early Access for *Akgwi Slash* to complete the fun of fast-paced and exhilarating action together with our users. During the Early Access period, we intend to actively gather valuable feedback from actual players to fine-tune combat balance, progression, and controls. Furthermore, this is to ensure development continuity so that we can deliver the promised content with stability and a high level of polish by the official launch.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We are aiming for an official launch in December 2026 following approximately two months of intensive refinement. During the Early Access period, we plan to continuously release updates for new content and quality-of-life improvements at roughly two-week intervals, allowing you to transparently track the progress toward the official version.”

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

“Expansion of Adventure Areas: Expand playable regions from the current 13
areas in Early Access to a targeted total of 27 areas in the 1.0 full release.
○ Additional Playable Characters: Alongside the 3 heroes currently playable,
introduce new characters with unique mechanics for a total of 5 playable heroes
with individual storylines.
○ New Boss Encounters: Building upon the current 6 bosses, feature over 12
distinct boss types by full launch.
○ Expanded Relic System: Increase the relic pool from 54 to over 80 relics for
deeper build combinations.

Expanded Relic System: We plan to increase the relic pool from 54 to over 80, aiming to provide even deeper build variety and tactical combinations.

Audiovisual Resource Upgrades: Throughout the Early Access period, we plan to iteratively upgrade visual effects, background music, and sound design to deliver more impactful combat and higher production quality.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“"The current Early Access
version offers a complete, highly replayable core gameplay loop featuring:
○ 3 Unique Playable Heroes: Choose from 3 distinct Joseon folk heroes, each
featuring specialized traits and unique combat mechanics.
○ 13 Challenging Adventure Areas: Battle through 13 corrupted regions of Joseon,
surviving relentless swarms of Akgwi and escalating Malevolence.
○ 6 Fierce Boss Encounters: Test your build and reflexes against 6 formidable
bosses inspired by Korean folklore with diverse attack patterns.
○ 54 Exclusive Relics: Unlock and experiment with over 50 relics, Grade 4
ascending weapons, and Level 6 spells to craft powerful tactical synergies."”

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

“Yes, the price will be adjusted. To reward Early Access players who participated in the early development stages and helped build the game together, it will be offered at a discounted price during the Early Access period. At the time of the official launch, the price is scheduled to increase to reflect the significantly expanded content volume and level of polish.”

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

“We plan to actively monitor player feedback through the Steam Community Hub and incorporate it directly into our development. Our team is committed to open communication regarding balance adjustments, bug reports, and gameplay improvement suggestions shared by the community. Furthermore, we will regularly share major updates, development progress, and our future roadmap through Steam announcements and detailed patch notes.”