Melvor Idle 2 Early Access
Early Access is how the public will first play Melvor Idle 2 on Steam. Here is what the developers have said about access, platforms and what the Early Access build is planned to include.
What is Early Access for Melvor Idle 2?
Early Access means buying the game while it is still being developed, then following it through updates toward the full release. Melvor Idle 2 is planned to launch on Steam in Early Access in 2026. The official Steam page currently shows 'Coming Soon to Early Access' with a release year of 2026 and no exact date.
Public Early Access vs the Patreon Alpha
- The Patreon Alpha is a testing build for the official Patreon community only. It is not a public release — you cannot join it from the store page.
- Early Access will be the public paid version on Steam, opening the game to everyone who buys it. Saves are carried over: the developers confirmed Alpha saves are supported through release.
The current release status (the when) is on the Release Date page.
What is planned for Early Access
The official full-base-game plan gives the target scope for Melvor Idle 2. These are planned for the game — what ships at the start of Early Access may be a subset that grows through updates:
- 29 Skills including 5 brand new to Melvor Idle 2, with max level 120. Skill system
- Story-driven Quests with Quest Bosses and side quests. Quests
- Combat with new mechanics, monsters, bosses and dungeons. Combat
- Mastery Guilds — the task-based Mastery system. Mastery Guilds
- New game modes, offline progression and cross-platform cloud saving.
- An in-game Codex and full mod support via a mod manager.
Platforms
- PC (Steam) — the first platform, planned for Early Access (Windows, macOS and Linux).
- iOS and Android — planned after the Steam Early Access launch.
- Web version — desired by the developers, waiting on a Godot C# web build limitation.
Early Access vs the full release (v1.0)
Early Access is not the finished game. Unlike the Patreon Alpha it is a paid public launch, but the developers plan large expansions and free content updates after release, which continue the story and raise the level cap. During Early Access the official language support is English.
Price & saves
Melvor Idle 2 costs $14.99 USD with no microtransactions. Alpha saves carry over through release — there are no save wipes.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
When does Melvor Idle 2 Early Access start?
The developers plan Steam Early Access in 2026. No exact date has been announced as of 2026-09-08.
Is Melvor Idle 2 in Early Access now?
No. The game is in Alpha, available only to the official Patreon community. Early Access is planned for 2026.
What platforms will Early Access support?
PC via Steam first (Windows, macOS and Linux). iOS, Android and a web version are planned for later.
Will my Alpha save carry over to Early Access?
Yes. The developers confirmed there are no save wipes: Alpha saves are supported through release.
How much will Melvor Idle 2 cost?
$14.99 USD, with no microtransactions.