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📢 Early Access and Demo Release Dates for ☵ HIRAETH Have Been Set!

[p]We’re thrilled to announce that the official release dates for the Early Access version and Demo of ☵ HIRAETH have been set![/p][h2]🧪 Demo – August 7, 2025

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p]The demo launches first — on August 7, 2025! While it comes with some limitations compared to the full game (and the Playtest), it offers a full taste of ☵ HIRAETH’s atmosphere and core mechanics. There are no time restrictions, and a simplified save/load system will be available.[/p][p]The demo includes:[/p]
  • [p]An enhanced, refined and expanded version of what players know from the Playtest[/p]
  • [p]Brand-new features never seen before, such as lockpicking, hacking, hint system, and more[/p]
[p]This is just the beginning — expect updates before the Early Access release!
[/p][h2]🚀 Early Access – Coming Early September 2025

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/h2][p]Early Access is planned for early September — less than two months away! This is a developmental version of the game, crafted by a passionate indie studio.[/p][p]Your support during Early Access will help us quickly introduce major content, such as:[/p]
  • [p]Story Mode elements[/p]
  • [p]Expansion of the Ahra Prime universe[/p]
  • [p]New mechanics and locations[/p]
[p]If ☵ HIRAETH isn’t yet on your Steam wishlist, now’s the time! By doing so:[/p]
  • [p]You’ll get notified about the release[/p]
  • [p]Enjoy an exclusive launch discount[/p]
  • [p]Support a true indie project that doesn’t have a big ad budget, but is fully committed to delivering the ultimate sci-fi survival experience — for you![/p]
[p]The more of us there are, the greater the chance to fully realize the world of Ahra Prime — so share ☵ HIRAETH with your friends![/p][h3]🛠️ What’s Inside Early Access?[/h3][p]Phase one focuses on survival sandbox gameplay, enriched with tasks and a limited story mode (in the form of logs, notes, etc.). It's ideal for those who have already spent dozens of hours in Playtest — and packed with fresh content for newcomers too![/p][h3]🔍 Technical Info[/h3]
  • [p]Refined custom key mapping[/p]
  • [p]Controller support[/p]
  • [p]Difficulty settings[/p]
  • [p]Native Linux version – likely available at launch[/p]
  • [p]macOS version – arriving shortly after[/p]
  • [p]Language localizations – starting with regions most active in Playtest, with full support before the final release[/p]
  • [p]Steam Achievements[/p]
  • [p]Steam Trading Cards[/p]
[p]And this is just the beginning — more details coming soon![/p]