There are generally two commonly used ways to obtain funds for a game during a development – the first is through a crowdfunding service such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo, and the second means that is becoming more commonplace is through something like Steam Early Access, where you can pay the cost of the game early and play an early build of the game until its official release.
Aterdux Entertainment is the next studio to take advantage of the latter, with them confirming today that Legends of Eisenwald is now available as an early access title on the Windows PC via Steam. Seeking to build on the foundation of games such as Kings Bounty and Disciples 2, Legends of Eisenwald combines what they claim is a non-linear story with fast paced yet deeply tactical turn-based battles.
Eisenwald is a low fantasy medieval land full of mystery and danger where the superstitions of that time turn out to be true. Players take on the role of a Knight, Mystic or Baroness and embark on quests, capture and hold castles, fight battles with their armies and make choices with real consequences for how the game unfolds.
Legends of Eisenwald’s Early Access build provides more than ten hours of gameplay. It features two first scenarios of the main campaign: the Prologue (tutorial) and The Way Home and a standalone scenario The Masquerade. Core gameplay mechanics are ready to be played and tested but the developers intend to work with the Early Access community to add and polish the additional features planned for the game.
Alexander Dergay | Owner and Executive Producer at Aterdux Entertainment
A game of this size and complexity developed by a small indie team really needs input and feedback from players. Since we received a part of our funding from a Kickstarter campaign in 2012 our community has greatly influenced the gameplay. Now we are delighted to bring the game to Early Access and open up the process to more fans and gamers.
