Yeah! The game isn't dead, even if there hasn't been any news since July. Unbelievable... isn't it?
You may have to get used to it... but when there is news, it's usually not petty, like in this case, because now the game has a release date. And that's not all!
The release date of the Early Access is...
Well, it's not a secret anymore! It will be Saturday, June 21st, save the date! The game is basically already complete in the portion of the story that will be included in Early Access, with additional chunks of the story to be released consecutively. But since there are still various areas for improvement, I want to release a game that feels like a complete experience and will hopefully improve technically in the future, especially in terms of lighting, level design, 3D models, and so on. Of course, this Early Access period will be helpful for gathering suggestions to improve gameplay as well. We're looking forward to reading your comments, even if, unfortunately, the game doesn't have the potential to be an AAA title.
Steam Next Fest
Barring extraordinary events, Ternion will take part in the Steam Next Fest in June 2025. This means you'll be able to talk with the developer, ask questions, insult the game, and much more. And it also means you'll be able to play a demo.
A demo?
Exactly. A demo was not planned in the beginning, but it will be released. And it will be available a few days before the game's release. It will be quite short, but it will give you an idea of what the final game will be like.
How 'bout the price?
As I said before, it's not an AAA game and was developed by a single developer. Due to its lower technical quality, the price will be relatively low compared to most titles currently on the market. But I really hope the game itself will still be enjoyable and a memorable experience despite its indie nature. The current price, though, will slightly increase when the Early Access period is over. It won't cost $80, but there will be a slight price increase due to the additional content and as a way to reward those who believed in the project from its earliest stages.
But that's still not all!
What...?
Yes! Because along with the game's release, a new Discord server will open, allowing you to chat about the game if you feel like it. I don't know if anyone will actually want to do this, but since we use Discord a lot during development, it would be nice to make it open to external people: to interact, maybe even to create opportunities for relationships that have nothing to do with the game.
Okay, now I'm officially done! If you haven't seen the latest trailer, go watch it! And... that's it. I really wish you all the best.
Cheers,
S