🗺️ Early Access

VALORBORN EARLY ACCESS: ROADMAP & WHAT'S COMING

Valorborn entered Steam Early Access on April 15, 2026. Developed by Laps Games — a 4-person indie studio from Turkey — the game launched with a complete core experience across all major systems, with substantial content expansions planned over at least one year of Early Access development. This page covers what is in the game right now, what is confirmed for future updates, and the full path to Valorborn 1.0.

▲ Valorborn Official EA Release Date Trailer — IGN Fan Fest 2026

WHAT'S IN VALORBORN RIGHT NOW

All of the following systems are fully implemented and playable in the current Early Access build:

Early Access — April 15, 2026

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Living world simulation with AI faction politics

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Full survival system (hunger, rest, health)

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Camp building and territory claiming

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Personal and station-based crafting

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5-tier item quality system

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Stealth, theft, lockpicking and bounty system

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Tactical combat (physical + penetration damage, dodge, block)

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Trading and currency-based economy

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City exploration with fully enterable buildings

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Wilderness exploration: ruins, caves, roads, points of interest

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Enemy variety: Cannibal Tribes, Cave Trolls, Undead Guardians, wildlife

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Character creation with body type mechanics

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Party management up to 50 characters

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Housing: townhouse rental and wilderness camp

VALORBORN 1.0 ROADMAP

Laps Games has outlined the following update trajectory. Specific content details will be announced closer to each update's release. What follows reflects confirmed plans from official Dev Diaries and Q&A sessions:

EA Update 1

3–4 months after launch

→ New map area expansion
→ New story characters and side quests
→ Additional crafting recipes and station types

EA Update 2

6–7 months after launch

→ New kingdom / region with unique culture
→ Expanded faction political events
→ New enemy types and biomes

EA Update 3+

9–12 months after launch

→ Race selection (Orcs, Elves, Dwarves, original races)
→ Magic system introduction
→ Custom character background / blank slate origin

1.0 Full Release

At least 1 year from EA launch

→ 5+ total kingdoms
→ Full race selection
→ Complete magic system
→ Mod support with asset editor
→ Steam Workshop integration
→ Price increase at this stage

▲ DEV Diary 01 — What IS Valorborn? EA Scope & Road to 1.0

💰 PRICE INCREASES AT FULL RELEASE

Laps Games has confirmed the Early Access price is the lowest the game will ever be offered. The price will increase when Valorborn reaches its 1.0 full release. If you're interested in the game, purchasing during Early Access is the financially optimal decision — and directly supports the small 4-person team continuing development.

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EARLY ACCESS FAQ

Is Valorborn worth buying in Early Access? +

Yes, if you enjoy sandbox RPGs like Kenshi or Mount & Blade. The core systems — living world simulation, faction politics, dual crafting, stealth, and tactical combat — are all functional and deep. The Early Access price is the lowest it will ever be: Laps Games has committed to a price increase at 1.0 launch. The risk is that content is still limited to the Thareon region, with additional kingdoms, races, and the magic system coming in future updates.

How often does Valorborn receive updates? +

Laps Games plans major updates approximately every 3–4 months during the Early Access period. Each major update adds new map areas, characters, environments, and systems. Minor patches for bug fixes and balance adjustments happen more frequently based on community feedback through Discord and Reddit.

Will Valorborn have mod support? +

Mod support is a high-priority goal for Laps Games. They plan to release a full asset editor and Steam Workshop integration. This feature is planned for a later stage of Early Access development, not the initial launch window.

What content is missing from the Early Access version? +

Early Access Valorborn is missing: multiple additional kingdoms, non-human race selection (Orcs, Elves, Dwarves, and original races), the magic system, full limb targeting combat, additional starting background stories, and mod support tools. All of these are confirmed for the full 1.0 release.

How much will the price increase at full release? +

Laps Games has not specified the exact price increase amount, but they have confirmed the Early Access price will be the lowest price point for the game. Buying during Early Access is the financially optimal time, particularly if you want to support the development team directly.