Panache Digital Games has released The Road to Early Access, a new 30-minute documentary tracing the journey of 1666: Amsterdam, from its earliest beginnings to its Early Access launch on August 25, 2026.

The documentary follows Creative Director Patrice Désilets from his early days at Ubisoft and the origins of the idea to the creation of Panache Digital Games and the team’s efforts to bring the project to life.

Through behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the developers, the film looks at the challenges faced along the way, the decisions that shaped the game, and the people who worked to make it happen.

A Long Road to Amsterdam

The documentary begins with Patrice Désilets’ journey from Ubisoft to the creation of Panache Digital Games and the development of Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, before returning to the story of 1666: Amsterdam and how the project found its way back into development.

It follows the team through the different stages of production, including the challenges of working through lockdown, development sprints, and the preparations leading up to the game’s public reveal.

Viewers also get a look at some of the team’s biggest moments in 2026, from their trip to Amsterdam and the game’s appearance at Summer Game Fest to Gamescom and the Early Access launch.

Along the way, members of Panache Digital Games share their experiences, what they hoped to achieve with the project, the concerns they had leading up to launch, and their thoughts on what comes next.

The Road to Early Access offers a chance to hear directly from the people behind 1666: Amsterdam and see how the game has evolved over the years.

1666: Amsterdam Is Now Available in Early Access

1666: Amsterdam is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Set in a supernatural version of Amsterdam, the game follows Noa, a witch tasked with tracking down the Originals, powerful entities hiding among the city’s inhabitants. Alongside her feline companion Aaron, players investigate, explore and confront these mysterious beings in a world where history and the occult intertwine.

The game will continue to evolve throughout Early Access, with new content planned and player feedback helping the team refine and expand the experience.

Take a look at this documentary and then tell us what you think on Bluesky and Twitter. Have you played 1666: Amsterdam yet? If not, will you play it in the future?