Why Early Access?

“Hello Steam Community,

We are thrilled to introduce Dungeon Invader and share our vision for its development. We believe Early Access is the perfect platform for the ultimate completion of Dungeon Invader for several reasons.

1. Community Feedback
Early Access allows us to communicate with players and gather valuable feedback. By involving the community early, we can understand which features and mechanics resonate the most, identify areas that need improvement, and prioritize development based on your opinions. Your feedback directly influences our development direction and helps us find a common ground for what you want.

2. Iterative Development
Game development is a complex and iterative process. Early Access gives us the flexibility to release regular updates and improvements. This iterative approach allows us to refine gameplay mechanics, balance features, and quickly fix bugs, resulting in a more polished and enjoyable final product.

3. Building a Supportive Community
Launching in Early Access helps us build a dedicated and supportive community from the start. As a small development team, it can be challenging to gather a user community, but Early Access allows us to communicate smoothly with gamers from various countries, which will be the driving force behind our development.

4. Transparency and Trust
I believe maintaining transparency throughout the development process is crucial. By choosing Early Access, I can openly share our progress, challenges, and future plans with you. This transparency fosters trust and allows you to see firsthand how your contributions impact the game.

Our team is committed to ensuring Dungeon Invader makes a meaningful contribution to the deck-building roguelike genre, and Early Access is a vital step toward that goal. Join us on this journey, provide feedback, and help shape the future of Dungeon Invader. Thank you for your support and for being a part of our community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current plan is to maintain Dungeon Invader in Early Access for approximately 6 months. This period is designed to provide ample opportunity to integrate player feedback, improve game mechanics, and add the planned additional content.

During this time, our team will actively engage with the community, release regular updates, and make necessary adjustments based on the feedback received. Our goal is to achieve a level of completion that meets both our and the players' expectations. Accordingly, we are aiming for an official release in the second week of May 2025. However, game development is unpredictable, so the exact period may vary. If more time is needed to implement key features or address important feedback, we will take the necessary time to ensure the highest quality final product.

We appreciate your patience and support as we strive to make Dungeon Invader the best game it can be.”

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

“Dungeon Invader is fundamentally designed to integrate various improvements and new content based on player feedback and our development roadmap during the Early Access period.

Our ultimate goals for the official release are as follows:

1. Expanded Content
New Levels and Regions: The full version will provide additional regions, expanding the game world and offering new areas for players to explore.
Additional Content: This includes more playable characters with unique cards, new enemies, and relics, providing more events accordingly.

2. Enhanced Features and Mechanics
Improved UI and UX: Based on user feedback during Early Access, we plan to further enhance the UI and UX to offer a smoother and more intuitive gameplay experience.

3. Polished Visuals and Audio
VFX: The official release will feature upgraded graphics, effects, and background resources for a more polished and refined environment.
SFX: We will add more sound effects and tracks, and improve audio quality to enhance the overall experience.

4. Performance and Stability
Optimization: The official release will include significant performance optimizations to ensure smooth gameplay across a wide range of hardware.
Bug Fixes: We will address bugs and technical issues reported by Early Access players to provide a more stable and reliable game experience.

5. Community-Centric Improvements
Integrated Feedback: Many changes and additions in the official version will be directly influenced by feedback and suggestions from the Early Access community. Your input is crucial in shaping the final game.
Diverse Play Environments: We plan to implement various quality improvements, including cross-platform play with mobile, enhanced control options, and accessibility features based on player requests.

6. Post-Launch Additional Content and Updates
Support: We have a clear goal and roadmap for 9 playable characters, 240 unique cards, 100 monsters, 20 stages, and 70 relics. Even after the official release, we will continue to support the game with updates and new content to keep it fresh and engaging.

Our team is committed to providing a perfect and refined experience in the official version. Thank you for your support and contribution.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Dungeon Invader is fully playable and offers an enjoyable experience, including key features planned for the official release that significantly impact the gameplay experience.
Here is what you can expect in the current state of the game:

1. Core Gameplay Mechanisms
Basic Gameplay Loop: The core mechanisms, including combat and exploration, are fully implemented and functioning.
Key Features: Essential features such as combat, bestiary, monster capture, and equipping captured monsters are ready for players to engage with.

2. Available Content
Combat Stages: Players can explore the dungeon from floors 1 to 5 and experience various events and battles.
Capture: Players can use the capture system for 44 types of monsters and boss monsters, taming them to join their party.

3. Visuals and Audio
Graphics and Art: The game provides 30% of the planned art assets, including detailed environments, character models, and animations.
Sound and Music: The game features initial sound effects and music tracks that create an immersive atmosphere, with more to be added in future updates.

4. Performance and Stability
Optimization: Significant efforts have been made to optimize the game for smooth operation on various systems, including mobile environments.
Bug Fixes: While the game is stable with minimal major issues, there may still be minor bugs that we are actively working to resolve.

5. Player Feedback and Community Engagement
Feedback Integration: We actively seek feedback from Early Access players to identify areas for improvement and prioritize future development tasks.
Community Features: Players can communicate with us and other players through community forums and social media channels.

6. Planned Features and Content for Release
Roadmap: We have clear goals and a roadmap for new playable characters, more diverse cards, new monsters, new stages, and new relics.

We will continue to provide updates during the Early Access period to address any shortcomings.
Your feedback is crucial for improving and expanding the game. Thank you for joining us on this journey and contributing to the development.”

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

“We do not plan to change the pricing after the Early Access period.
However, development is unpredictable, so this policy is subject to change. If a price increase is necessary for new content and more efficient development, we will re-evaluate the price after providing sufficient notice and guidance.

We do not plan to change the pricing fundamentally, so even if we make changes, we will ensure that it is done with proper notice and without causing any inconvenience to users who have purchased or are planning to purchase the game.

We appreciate your understanding and support during this development journey. By purchasing Dungeon Invader in Early Access, you are helping us create a better game, and we are committed to providing an experience that is worth the wait and investment.”

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

“We believe that community engagement is crucial to the success of Dungeon Invader. Your feedback and suggestions are vital to making the best game possible. Here are the ways we plan to communicate with the community throughout the development process.

1. Regular Updates and Communication
Developer Website: Our team will operate a dedicated game information website to provide the latest news on progress, upcoming features, and challenges faced along the way.

Social Media Channels: We plan to run a Discord community channel for real-time updates and behind-the-scenes content.

2. Feedback Channels
Community Forum: Join our official forum to engage in discussions with other players and me, share ideas, and provide detailed feedback on various aspects of the game.
Surveys and Polls: I will regularly conduct surveys and polls to gather opinions on specific features, gameplay mechanics, and future content.

3. Playtesting and Bug Reporting
Beta Testing: We will host closed beta testing phases where selected community members can play early builds of the game and provide detailed feedback.
Bug Tracking: Maintain an email communication channel to report issues and track progress on fixes.

4. Transparency and Responsiveness
Transparent Development: We will maintain transparency by sharing development roadmaps, progress updates, and timelines with the community.

5. Feedback Implementation
Community-Centric Development: Your feedback will directly influence our development priorities. We will regularly review community suggestions and incorporate reasonable compromises into our development roadmap.

We aim to create the game that players want by actively engaging with the community. Your input helps make Dungeon Invader an experience we can all be proud of. Thank you for being an essential part of our development journey!”