Why Early Access?

“We’re launching Dark Light: Survivor in Early Access because we want to involve the community in shaping the game. Given that it's a roguelike survival experience, balancing mechanics, enemy difficulty, and progression is crucial. Early Access allows us to gather real player feedback, refine core gameplay loops, and expand content based on what players truly enjoy.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan for Dark Light: Survivor to remain in Early Access for approximately 1 to 1.5 years. This timeframe will allow us to refine core mechanics, expand content, and ensure a well-balanced, polished experience based on community feedback.

During this period, we’ll be introducing new features, additional maps, enemies, weapons, and survival mechanics while improving the overall gameplay loop.

However, we’re committed to quality over speed—if certain aspects need more refinement, we may adjust the timeline accordingly. Our goal is to deliver the best possible version of Dark Light: Survivor at full release.”

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

“The full version of Dark Light: Survivor will be a significantly expanded and more polished experience. While the Early Access version will feature the core gameplay loop, our roadmap includes:

More Content – Additional maps, weapons, abilities, enemies, and biomes to enhance variety and replayability.

Expanded Progression – Deeper skill trees, unlockable upgrades, and meta-progression elements.

Refined Balancing & Mechanics – Tweaks to difficulty, enemy AI, resource management, and combat based on player feedback.

Performance & Optimization – Smoother gameplay, bug fixes, and broader hardware compatibility.

The Early Access phase will be a collaborative process, and we’ll use community input to prioritize and refine these additions. The full release will”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Customization & Weapon Crafting – Unlock and modify melee and ranged weapons with customizable parts. Collect armor and upgrade gear to adapt to evolving challenges.

Pixel Mode – Switch to a nostalgic Pixel Mode that offers a fresh visual and gameplay experience.

Core Survival & Roguelike Mechanics – Resource gathering and procedural elements that ensure high replayability.

Combat & Progression – A diverse arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, upgrades, and abilities to unlock.

Challenging Enemies & Biomes – A variety of enemy types and dynamic environments with increasing difficulty.

Major Boss Fights – Face three intense boss battles, each with unique attack patterns and mechanics.

Two Major Maps – The game will launch with two expansive maps, each featuring distinct layouts, enemies, and challenges.”

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

“Yes, we plan to increase the price by 15% to 20% upon full release. Early Access players will get the game at a lower price as a way to thank them for supporting development and providing feedback. As we add more content, features, and polish, the price will reflect the expanded experience at launch.”

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

“Steam Community & Forums – Gathering feedback, bug reports, and suggestions directly from players.

Discord Server – A dedicated space for discussions, feature requests, and real-time developer interactions.

Regular Updates & Dev Logs – Transparent progress reports outlining upcoming changes, improvements, and new content.”