Guildrun Steam FAQ — Official Answers

Release Timeline

The free Steam demo launched July 16, 2026. Leyline's Steam FAQ states the team is aiming for a full release in 2027 — a slightly later window than some press materials that referenced late 2026. No exact 1.0 day is locked yet; wishlist on Steam for launch notifications.

The demo will remain available online for a while after launch according to Leyline. That gives new players a low-risk way to try Guildrun even after the paid version ships, though exact demo longevity is not guaranteed forever.

Demo Scope and Full Game

Leyline designed the demo to feel like the full game loop rather than a stripped tutorial. You get twenty-five heroes, hundreds of relics, eight difficulty tiers, endless mode with leaderboards, and mid-run saving — enough to learn systems that carry into the full release.

The full game expands content beyond demo boundaries: more heroes, relics, items, and systems. Inspiration draws from Teamfight Tactics-style autobattler positioning and Slay the Spire-style roguelike routing. See our demo vs full game guide for a feature-by-feature comparison.

Progress, Saves, and Accounts

Leyline plans for demo progress to carry over into the full game. That includes unlocks and profile progression earned during the demo period — treat your difficulty clears and hero unlocks as meaningful, not throwaway practice.

Mid-run saves work separately from meta progression. Use save and resume for pausing twenty-minute sessions; account-level unlocks persist automatically when tied to your Steam profile.

Multiplayer and Co-op

Guildrun is PvE-only at demo launch — no PvP is planned. Leyline confirmed two-player co-op is in development for a future update. Until co-op ships, all combat is solo against AI waves on hex arenas.

When co-op arrives, expect shared decision-making around shops, relic drafts, and placement — similar tension to other autobattler co-op modes. Our co-op guide tracks what is confirmed versus speculation.

Platforms and Technical

The demo supports Windows 10+ and macOS Ventura 13+ on Apple Silicon. Linux support is to be determined for the full release. Verify hardware on our system requirements page before installing.

Guildrun does not use generative AI for art, writing, or voice according to Leyline's Steam FAQ. Weekly balance patches have run since January 2026 during alpha with more than three thousand testers contributing feedback before the public demo.

Community and Feedback

Join Leyline's official Discord at discord.gg/ezKdXVS8C9 for patch discussion, bug reports, and strategy sharing. Steam community forums and store reviews also reach the team — constructive feedback during the demo window directly shapes balance before 1.0.

This wiki summarizes official FAQ answers; when Leyline updates Steam news, we revise related pages. For install help, start at download. For timeline details, see release date.