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Hey everyone! This is it! It's early access launch day for Drowning Ashes! Whether you've played the demo extensively, or you're totally new to our strange monster-collecting RPG, you'll find a ton of content to explore!
What changed
- Gameplay
- Balance
We'll try to cover to cover some common questions about the early access release without getting into any spoilers, so you should be okay to read on even if you want to go in with minimal information about the game.
How big is early access?
The current early access build is pretty hefty, but playtimes vary a lot depending on how you approach things. So far, our playtesters have averaged about 8-10 hours to reach the end of the early access build, but our fastest time in-house was around 3.5 hours (for a veteran player using an optimized team and progression route).
There's definitely more content than you can see in a single playthrough, though. With five playable classes, dozens of recruitable allies, and strange world full of secrets and mysteries, you should find plenty to keep you occupied if you like to explore.
Will there be a launch discount?
The early access version of Drowning Ashes is already significantly cheaper than the full release will be, but... yes! To celebrate the Early Access launch of Drowning Ashes, we're taking a further 20% off the price for the first week!
How frequent will updates be?
That's something we're still figuring out. For the first week or two, we'll be focusing on pushing out tweaks and bug fixes as quickly as we can in response to your feedback. After that, we'll probably aim to roll out content updates monthly, or maybe fortnightly, with a few smaller patches in between.
What's the best way to give feedback?
Right now, the best way to let us know your thoughts is to post right here on the Steam forums. We'll be reading all your posts, and doing our best to respond. Your feedback will help us build the best version of Drowning Ashes, and we can't wait to hear what you think!
Why is the release version 0.1.0.5?
The initial early access release was intended to be version 0.1.0.0, but we're already five small patches deep before launch. Hopefully your first few hours in the ruins of the Capital will be better for it!
That pretty much covers everything for the early access release. We're so excited for you all to explore the world of Drowning Ashes, and we can't wait to hear all your feedback.
May your adventures in the ruins of the Capital be glorious!
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