Editorial Policy
The purpose of this policy is simple: a player should be able to tell what is confirmed, what is interpretation, and what may have changed.
Source hierarchy
- Installed game state and the newest official Paper Cult patch notes.
- Official Steam, Xbox, or other platform product listings.
- Official developer announcements and support messages.
- Community reports used as leads for investigation, not as sole proof of global status.
Time-sensitive claims
Crossplay, build numbers, unlock steps, balance, prices, subscription availability, and roadmap status receive a visible verification date. Undated search snippets and copied third-party summaries do not override a newer official statement.
Recommendations and testing
Practical recommendations are described as editorial guidance and explain the decision rule behind them. We do not invent benchmarks, hands-on hours, player quotations, or “best build” results. A future tested comparison must name the game version, relevant settings, method, and limitations.
AI-assisted work
AI may help structure research, identify inconsistencies, edit drafts, generate code, and run technical checks. AI output is reviewed against primary sources before publication. Pages are not created by swapping keywords into a generic template, and AI-generated text is never its own evidence.
Corrections
When an official source changes an answer, we update the affected page, its verification date, and any summary that could mislead a player. Material uncertainties remain visible instead of being converted into confident claims. The source log gives readers a direct path to compare our summary with the evidence. Readers can report a correction through the contact page →.
Advertising and affiliate links
Advertising, if introduced, will be visually distinguishable from guide content. Paid relationships will be disclosed. An advertiser cannot purchase a favorable conclusion, suppress a correction, or alter the source hierarchy. Ordinary links to Steam, Xbox, and developer news are reference links unless explicitly labeled otherwise.
Privacy and analytics
Analytics choices and data handling are documented in the privacy policy →. The site asks before enabling analytics storage.