Echoes of Elysium Enters Early Access
[h2]And This Is Just the Beginning[/h2][p][/p][p]Today, Echoes of Elysium officially launches into Early Access.[/p][p][/p][p]This moment has been a long time coming, and while we are incredibly proud to finally put the game into your hands, we want to be clear about one thing from the start. This is not the finish line. It is the beginning of a joint Early Access journey we are building together with all of you.[/p][p][/p][p]Early Access is about collaboration. It is about listening, iterating, and shaping Echoes of Elysium alongside the community that believed in it early.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Thank You for Helping Us Get Here[/h2][p]We want to take a moment to say thank you.[/p][p][/p][p]To everyone who wishlisted the game, tested early builds, shared feedback, joined our Discord, reported bugs, created content, or simply cheered us on quietly from the sidelines. You played a real role in getting Echoes of Elysium to this point.[/p][p][/p][p]Independent development is never a straight line, especially as a small team of 14 developers. Your patience, encouragement, and honest feedback helped us push through the tough moments and make better decisions for the game.[/p][p][/p][p]We truly would not be here without you.[/p][p][/p][h2]I Want To Help Loric MORE! What Can I do?[/h2][p]We’ve been getting this question more and more from friends, family, and our emerging community. If you’ve already bought the game, here are the best ways you can help our team![/p]![]()
[/p][p]Have an idea or feedback you want to share? [/p][p]Submit it here👉 https://feedback.echoes.games/[/p][p][/p][p]![]()
[/p][p]Found an issue or something not working as expected? [/p][p]Report and track bugs here👉 https://bugs.echoes.games/[/p][p][/p][p]✨ You can also upvote suggestions and reports from other players to help us understand what matters most to the community and prioritize our work accordingly.[/p][p][/p][p]We greatly appreciate every piece of feedback and every report. While we cannot guarantee that every suggestion will make it into the game, your input directly helps guide updates, improvements, and long-term direction. [/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for helping us build a better Echoes of Elysium together 🙌[/p][p][/p][h2]Our Early Access Roadmap Going Forward[/h2][p]Early Access is about building a strong foundation first, then expanding Echoes of Elysium in meaningful stages. Our roadmap is structured around three major phases throughout 2026, alongside ongoing updates that continue between each milestone.[/p][p][/p][p]Ultimately, this is the true journey your $20 bucks will put you on in addition to what is available today at launch.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Coming Soon[/h3][p]![]()
[/p][p]Our immediate focus after launch is on stability, accessibility, and core quality-of-life improvements. This phase is about making sure the experience feels solid and reliable for everyone jumping in.[/p][p]Planned updates include:[/p]![]()
[/p][p]The Spring Expansion introduces the first major wave of new gameplay content.[/p][p]Players can expect the skies to become far more dangerous and dynamic, with systems that directly impact exploration and combat.[/p][p]Key additions include:[/p]![]()
[/p][p]The Summer Expansion is our largest planned content update for 2026 and significantly expands the world and progression systems.[/p][p]This phase focuses on exploration depth and player identity.[/p][p]Planned features include:[/p]![]()
[/p][p]Alongside these major milestones, Echoes of Elysium will continue to receive regular updates between expansions.[/p][p]Ongoing improvements include:[/p]![]()
[/p][p]We want to be fully transparent about where Echoes of Elysium is today, which is why we openly share how each core system is progressing, in our eyes, as we build toward our full vision. Early Access is for players who enjoy being part of that journey, seeing systems evolve, and helping shape what comes next. If you typically prefer fully-polished, feature-complete experiences, we humbly recommend waiting a bit longer before jumping in.[/p][p][/p][h2]Airship PC Giveaway Entries Closed[/h2][p]Entries for the Airship PC Giveaway are now closed.[/p][p]Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread the word. We will be announcing draw details and next steps in the coming days, so keep an eye on our official channels.[/p][p] We’ll find the most exciting way we can to announce our winner in the near future![/p][p][/p][h2]Join the Community on Discord![/h2][p]If you want to be part of the conversation, help shape the future of Echoes of Elysium, or just hang out with fellow airship captains, we would love to have you in our Discord.[/p][p]That is where we share updates first, gather feedback, answer questions, and involve the community directly in development decisions.[/p][p]✨Join here: discord.gg/loricgames[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you again for being here at the start of this journey. We cannot wait to see what you build, explore, and discover in the skies.[/p][p]See you in Elysium![/p][p]-Team Loric[/p]
- [p]Leave a Steam Review after you’ve played for a bit[/p]
- [p]Gift a friend a copy and play with them![/p]
- [p]Provide feedback to the team - more on this below![/p]
- [p]Play the game, share your airships and clips on social media - just have fun![/p][p][/p]
- [p]Critical fixes and bug resolution[/p]
- [p]Expanded localization support[/p]
- [p]Full controller support[/p]
- [p]Ship decorations and customization touches[/p]
- [p]Steam Deck support[/p]
- [p]Dynamic storms and wind systems[/p]
- [p]New enemy types[/p]
- [p]Airship Tier 3 parts[/p]
- [p]A new boss[/p]
- [p]Heron’s Malice[/p]
- [p]A brand new biome[/p]
- [p]Caves and dungeons to explore[/p]
- [p]A new playable class: the Pilot[/p]
- [p]Deeper player customization[/p]
- [p]New enemy tank units[/p]
- [p]New airship pieces added monthly[/p]
- [p]Airship abilities[/p]
- [p]New weapons[/p]
- [p]UI improvements[/p]
- [p]Control remapping[/p]
- [p]Terrain and performance optimizations[/p]