⌛ Finally! It's here!

The release of the first Slovak open-world game is just around the corner. Just writing these lines brings us, Team Vivat, an immense sense of joy. If you’re one of those who have been closely following our work, you can imagine what a challenge a project of this scale is for a studio with a relatively small team and modest resources. But we are even more proud of how far we've come, with your unwavering support and enthusiasm throughout the years of development.

We’ve presented Vivat Slovakia at every relevant exhibition, interview, and lecture, and for a while, we’ve also shared details directly from our workshop through the Vivat Wednesday developer diaries. This transparent approach with our community is something we want to continue, which is why it’s a natural step for us to give our players the chance to actually play Vivat Slovakia, not only to evaluate it firsthand but also to directly influence its final form. For this reason, as a studio, we had to realistically assess our time and financial capabilities and determine the most effective way to reach a successful goal.

Vivat Slovakia in Early Access

We have decided to release Vivat Slovakia in Early Access. As a young game studio, we’ve grown alongside the project, often working from early mornings until late nights. However, this has never diminished our commitment to delivering the promised game to all of us in the best, and most importantly, complete form possible.

Releasing Vivat Slovakia in Early Access will give us the second wind we so desperately need to turn this vision into reality. The game in this form will see the light of day on April 18, 2024. Before and after this important date, we will continue to fully work on enhancing the virtual Bratislava and the captivating story we’ve told within it.

Your insights and feedback drive our passion for creating unforgettable gaming experiences. We truly appreciate all the support. Thank you very much for being an inseparable part of the Vivat Slovakia project.

Team Vivat

Vivat Slovakia A-side
Side A - Early Access 18.4.2024
  • Digital capital of Slovakia - Bratislava
  • First half of the Main story
  • Full Voice-over in both Slovak and English
  • Chosen StartLab rewards
  • 6 Radio stations + your own music
  • Over 50 authentic cars
  • Various side activities around the city
  • Day and night cycle
  • Controller support
Wishlist
Vivat Slovakia B-side logo
Side B - Full release Q1 2025
  • All Main story missions
  • All Startlab rewards
  • New open world activities
  • Dog companion
  • Public transport system
  • ...and much more

Q&A

1Do I have to pay for both Side A and Side B?
No . The logo of the game Vivat Slovakia features an audio cassette, representing the recordings from the wild '90s. The older generation will remember that cassettes had two sides, which had to be manually flipped in the tape recorder. However, you only needed to buy the cassette once, so this isn’t episodic content that requires additional purchases. When you support us by buying Vivat Slovakia in its Early Access Stage A, the game will gradually transform into its final form up to Stage B through free updates. To experience the complete story of the game, you only need to purchase Vivat Slovakia once.
2When do you plan to release the final version?
We are working on Vivat Slovakia at full capacity, probably even right at this moment. Since both sides of the Vivat Slovakia cassette are the same game, the Early Access version will be regularly updated with new features and bug fixes. We will remove the Early Access label once the second half of the story missions is released. It’s impossible to determine exactly when that will be at this moment, but we definitely won’t drag it out. If you follow our channels, you'll always be among the first to know all the details.
3Will the price for the final version be different than for Early Access?
Yes . The lowest price for the full game was offered to our supporters during the crowdfunding campaign under the "I. level - Full Game" reward. A slightly higher, but still discounted price will be available for those who support us during the Early Access version of the game. The final price will be set upon the completion of Vivat Slovakia.
4Where do I find my Startlab rewards?
We are gradually adding the crowdfunding rewards into the game. Therefore, many of the StartLab rewards will be available in the game starting with the first version on April 18, so don’t hesitate to explore virtual Bratislava. For peace of mind, make sure to check the portal at odmeny.vivatslovakia.sk to ensure everything is in order. By the time we update to the second side of the cassette, meaning the full version of Vivat Slovakia, all the correct StartLab supporter rewards should be fully implemented on the portal odmeny.vivatslovakia.sk. ...And yes, even if you haven’t managed to upload your materials for your rewards until now (more than a year later ), we will still try to add them into the game for all players to admire.
5I supported you on StartLab, will I get the Early Access version or the second side of the cassette?
All StartLab supporters from the "I. level - Full Game" reward will receive a key for Vivat Slovakia on the release date of Side-A, April 18. You don't have to wait for the full release of the game. Supporters from the "VII. level - Early Access" reward will have the opportunity to play Vivat Slovakia before the April release date. If you haven’t used this option yet, just reach out to us and we can make it happen right away. We’re doing our best to get every player access to the game as soon as possible.
6On which platform will I be able to play Vivat Slovakia?
Vivat Slovakia is being developed for the PC platform with the Windows operating system. We can't yet precisely determine the minimum hardware requirements, but we are working on optimizing the game during development to run on as wide a range of hardware as possible. Simply put – if you play modern games, there’s no need to worry.

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We are building a virtual concrete jungle on a green meadow.

Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.

After the success of the mini-game Vivat Sloboda, which garnered the desired interest from players, we are working daily on the promised full game Vivat Slovakia. You will be able to drive through the iconic streets of Bratislava in vehicles from brands like Smola and DBW, shoot at the exits of troublesome members of criminal groups, or dive into a dark story where the ruling elite shakes hands with the underworld.

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An open world as you imagine it.
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Story missions inspired by the not-so-distant past.
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Slovak dubbing voiced by well-known actors.
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