I'm Zoltán Zsuffa, CEO and Co-Founder of Primal Game Studio. I want to address an important aspect of our current Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree - Preview 2, which is available to our Kickstarter backers and those who have pre-ordered or are pre-purchasing the game on PC ahead of release.

We understand that DRM is a sensitive topic in gaming, and we want to be fully transparent with you. Yes, our current Preview 2 does include additional DRM protection. However, I want to clarify that we and our publisher have not yet made a final decision about whether the release version on April 17th, 2025 will continue to include this protection. This decision will be guided by the data we're gathering and, most importantly, by your feedback.

The development of Mandragora has been an ambitious journey for our team of over 40 core members and hundreds of contributors. What began as a small indie project has since grown into something far greater, evolving beyond our initial vision into a large-scale production. Our entire team - including our artists, engineers, gameplay designers, animators, writers, musicians, and voice actors - has poured their talents into creating environments and characters designed to the highest standards. This transformation represents not only a significant expansion of our team but also an immense investment of both passion and resources.

We're working closely with our publisher, Knights Peak, to strike the right balance between protecting the game and ensuring you have the best possible experience with it. Both our team and Knights Peak understand that while we need to safeguard the substantial resources that have made Mandragora possible, we can never let that hinder our ultimate goal: to deliver an exceptional gaming experience that you'll treasure.

We continue to actively monitor both technical performance and your feedback on Preview 2. Your insights are invaluable in helping us fine-tune the game for release in April. Our Discord server remains available for discussions, and we encourage you to share your thoughts on all aspects of Preview 2.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work through these important decisions together. Exciting times are ahead for Mandragora, and we're thrilled to have you with us on this journey.