Why Early Access?

New Arc Line is a complex RPG and given its scope and interconnectedness of the mechanics included, we want to use the Early Access period to involve the community and receive player feedback that will help us shape the upcoming stages of development, and help us make the very best game we can.

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

We are planning to have New Arc Line completed and ready for full launch in late 2025. But since we want the game to be a memorable and smooth RPG experience when it leaves Early Access, there is a possibility that we will need to prolong the Early Access period and postpone the full version release beyond that time frame.

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

We plan to significantly expand the content of the game, including new areas, quests, equipment, companions and playable classes and races, as well as mechanics (such as the sub-class system) and new abilities and spells. Perhaps most importantly, the Early Access version does not include the full story. We are also planning to add more textual localizations to the game at full launch, including French, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese and Russian. Of course, due to the nature of Early Access, our plans can change based on community feedback.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

The Early Access version includes two playable races (human and elf), two classes (Voodoo Shaman and Dieselpunk Engineer), and the first approximately 25% of the main storyline; including various side quests and areas, we estimate it to be roughly a third of the planned full release and should take up to around 10 hours to complete, depending on the playstyle, the amount of exploration done, etc.

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

Yes, we are planning to increase the price during Early Access. We will inform everyone about any pricing changes in advance, so that they are able to plan ahead. We will be using Fulqrum's official Discord channel as well as various social media channels for any price-related announcements.