Why Early Access?

“Beats of Betrayal started off as a hobby project made by two friends but has quickly become too fun to play to let it stay that way. Over the past four years we worked tirelessly on this game in spite of our dayjobs. As this has always been a zero-budget title we are now looking to put the game out there in Early Access so we can give our families a good excuse to keep spending so much time developing the game. Also we want to gauge our progress and get in touch with interested players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The Early Access phase will last until we deem the game to be complete. We are planning for approximately one year in Early Access, but depending on our decisions about content of the game it could be longer.”

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

“We plan to add more content in all aspects of the game and listen to player feedback to shape the game. To highlight a few of the currently planned features:

- Story mode (with dialogues and a plot)
- More stages, bosses and alternative OSTs
- New challenges (which alter your game with mean modifiers and such)
- More characters and skills

Being a two person team, one of our advantages lies in the fact that we can decide what to work on at any time. This means community feedback has a big impact on our decisions regarding the development of the game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At the moment four stages are already available, with the fifth stage being a work in progress. Also, there are currently four characters you can choose from, each featuring their respective unique skill set, resulting in 48 skills total. When you complete a run you get a final score. Try going for the best scores in Rogue-Mode!”

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

“Yes! You can acquire the game for a lower price during Early Access. There will be a lot more content in the full release version of the game and we will most probably adjust the price to match that.”

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

“We have a variety of social media channels. The easiest method to get in touch with us is to join our Discord server! Alternatively you can reach us via our website, email, YouTube or X. All feedback is much appreciated. Huge thanks to all contributors who help us make the game become reality!”