VIractal: World of Viractalia now available in Early Access

Full release due out in "just under six months."

Board game-style RPG VIractal: World of Viractalia is now available in Early Access for PC via Steam for $14.99, developer Sting announced.

The Early Access release includes the following core features:

Exploration and card-based battles on procedurally generated board-style maps.
Support for both solo play and online cooperative multiplayer.
A deck-building battle system where players construct decks before entering combat.
Multiple base stages and a variety of enemy types.
Unlockable features earned through post-battle rewards.
A collection system that allows players to store and view discovered game pieces.
Future updates will expand the game with additional characters, stages, cards, events, and more.

The full release, due out in “just under six months,” will add the following content:

New stages featuring previously unseen monsters.
New playable characters with unique skill cards.
Additional NPCs and related event interactions.
Expanded content tailored for cooperative multiplayer.
Unlockable items and reward systems.

Here is the roadmap of planned updates:

■ Roadmap
October 2025 – Update #1: “Skyharmonia”
The mystical stage “Skyharmonia,” covered in clouds and ice, will be the setting for your next adventure. With new characters and cards, the strategies at your disposal will expand even further!
New stage “Stage 2,” themed around clouds and ice.
Various feature updates.
New character added.
New memos.
New cards for existing characters.
New events.
November 2025 – Update #2: “Demon Lord’s Castle”
The Demon Lord’s castle, standing in a land of molten lava, becomes the climactic stage. Here, the final battle against the Demon Lord awaits! New characters, objects, and items will broaden your playstyle, while user interface improvements will make the game even smoother to enjoy.
New stage “Stage 3,” set in fiery volcanoes and a dark castle.
New character added.
Introduction of new alchemy cards.
New objects to expand strategic options.
User interface / user experience improvements.
New memos.
New events.
New items.
December 2025 – Update #3: “???”
Details remain a secret for now, but this stage will play a key role in unraveling the hero’s journey. And for the first time, a guest character will appear—carrying a very familiar giant sword…!
A mysterious new stage, “Stage ???”
First guest character (Ver.1) joins the game.
New character added.
New achievements.
New memos.
New events.
From January 2026 and Beyond
Even after the major updates, we’ll keep rolling out smaller updates, adding new characters and reflecting player feedback. Once all planned content is complete, we aim to move toward the official release!
Continuous addition of new characters.
Guest Character Version 2 scheduled to join.