PREORDER VOCABOUND: WORLDSChoose your
place in the world.
Every edition, from $15, includes beta access: play VocaBound before launch, then get the full game at release. Preorders directly fund our two-person team, and you can get a full refund anytime before launch.
Explorer
Get in early.
$30one-time
In-game starting cashNT$2,500
Everything in Traveler, plus:
- Early Access
- Explorer badge & title
- NT$2,500 starting cash total
Full refund anytime before launch
Pick how you arrive
Every edition includes beta access and the full game at release. Pick one of three — or see the other two editions below.
Traveler
Arrive ready to play.
$15one-time
In-game starting cashNT$1,000
Includes:
- Beta access — play before launch
- Full game at release
- NT$1,000 in-game starting cash
Full refund anytime before launch
- Recommended
Founding Traveler
Leave a mark.
$50one-time
In-game starting cashNT$5,000
Everything in Traveler, plus:
- Early Access
- Explorer badge & title
- Founder cosmetic pack
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital concept artbook
- Name in the credits
- NT$5,000 starting cash total
Full refund anytime before launch
Founder’s Edition
Go deeper.
$100one-time
In-game starting cashNT$10,000
Everything in Founding Traveler, plus:
- Expanded Founder cosmetics
- Exclusive phone theme
- Digital Taiwan field guide
- Founder badge & title
- NT$10,000 starting cash total
Full refund anytime before launch
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More editions
Explorer $30
Beta access, full game, Early Access, Explorer badge & title, NT$2,500 starting cash.
VocaBound Pioneer $250
Everything in Founder’s Edition, plus a second digital copy, the first major paid expansion, exclusive Pioneer cosmetics and credit recognition, NT$20,000 starting cash.
About “NT$”: starting cash is in-game money, shown in New Taiwan dollars to match the game’s Taiwan-inspired setting. It is not real currency and can’t be withdrawn.
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What your preorder pays for
VocaBound is built by two co-founders working on it every weekday, and preorders directly fund that work. Here’s where it goes. Want to help without buying a copy? Donate any amount.
Building the world
Streets, shops, transit and the people who live there, modeled on everyday life in Taiwan.
Conversations that teach
Writing and testing beginner-friendly Mandarin encounters — directions, food, errands, small talk.
Art and sound
Characters, environments and the soundtrack that make the world worth exploring.
The teacher view
Classroom tools so Mandarin teachers can see where students need support.
New languages, later
Each future language gets its own world, set in a country where it’s spoken.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I preorder?
Every edition includes beta access before launch, the full game at release and in-game starting cash. Higher editions add Early Access, founder cosmetics, the soundtrack, the artbook and more — compare the editions above.
Do preorders include the beta?
Yes. Every edition, starting at $15, includes beta access: we’ll invite you to play test builds before launch, at the email you preordered with.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, a full refund anytime before launch. Just email us from the address you preordered with.
When does VocaBound: Worlds come out?
There’s no release date yet. We build it every weekday and post weekly updates on our progress.
Which platforms will it be on?
PC first, with mobile a possibility later.
Do I need to know any Mandarin?
No. VocaBound is built for complete beginners, with traditional characters and pinyin to help you read and pronounce from day one.
Can I upgrade my edition later?
Yes. Use “Already preordered? Upgrade” above with the email you preordered with, and you’ll only pay the difference.
Good to know
Refunds
Full refund anytime before launch — just email hello@vocabound.tech.
Release
No release date yet. VocaBound: Worlds is coming to PC first, with mobile a possibility later.
Questions before you buy?
Email hello@vocabound.tech and we’ll get back to you.
Use the email you’ll sign up with later at checkout — accounts are coming soon and your preorder is linked to that email. Buying for a school or classroom? Contact us for an invoice.