Free Until October: What Depths Unseen's Paywall Means for Y…
Claiming the game now locks in permanent access plus all future updates at no cost, giving players a zero-risk early look while the studio funds the final two chapters.
Claiming the game now locks in permanent access plus all future updates at no cost, giving players a zero-risk early look while the studio funds the final two chapters.
Key points - Depths Unseen is free in Steam early access, with three of five chapters playable. - DoodleCorp plans to switch the game to paid on October 25 to fund development. - The price change may slip to as late as December due to outside factors. - Players who claim it before the switch keep the game and future updates. - The developer says any future DLC will be free for all players.
Timeline - Chapter 3 release: The third chapter becomes playable and the paid switch is announced. - October 25 (could slip to December): The game is scheduled to move from free to paid. - Version 1.0 launch: One final price increase, after which the price stays fixed.
FAQ
Q: Do I keep the game if I claim it now? A: Yes. The developer confirms early claimers keep it and continue receiving future updates.
Q: When exactly does the free period end? A: October 25 is the target, but the change could be pushed back to as late as December.
Q: Will the price increase again later? A: Only once, at the 1.0 release. After that it stays fixed and future DLC is free.
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