The retro-styled MMORPG, Monsters & Memories, is transitioning from its beta phase to early access, scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 1st. Developer Niche Worlds Cult has released a guide to assist players in preparing for this upcoming launch. The beta period is set to conclude next week, shifting the focus entirely to the early access event.
Name Reservations and Advance Billing
Currently, a character name reservation system is active for Monsters & Memories. However, this opportunity is limited to the first 4,000 players who utilize the system. Following this, advance billing is slated to begin next Monday. This will allow players to pre-pay for the month of October and create up to five characters before the early access launch date.
Early Access Details
The developers have clarified that early access will continue the ongoing development of the game, but with persistent characters that will not be wiped. They also indicated that the early access phase aims to generate revenue to support team members and potentially accelerate development. It was stated that the game is not yet complete and development will proceed as it has been, potentially at a faster pace.
Key points
- Monsters & Memories early access begins October 1st.
- Beta testing concludes next week.
- Character name reservations are currently live for the first 4,000 players.
- Advance billing for October starts next Monday.
- Players can create up to five characters before early access launch.
Source: Massively Overpowered · Sep 17, 2026
