Why Early Access?

“Putting Island Master on early access gives me the chance to receive community feedback and support on the development of the game. I want to make sure I get the chance for other people to play it and give feedback. What I hear back will affect the future development of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The goal is for Island Master to come out sometime in 2024 but I don't want to commit to that completely.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I want the full version to be more fleshed out and polished. I have a few ideas for features I want to add but the hope is the community will inspire more ideas. More buildings, more content, more fun! The specifics of how it'll all play out I am not sure of at this time. The game in the state it is in at present is pretty small but it is my hope the final project will be a little bigger and will provide the player with more to do.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“It has the basic features in. Some production buildings, a couple of recreation buildings, and some buildings that meet religious requirements. It has a basic trade system, a day-night cycle, as well as basic weather. Procedural island generation. Some population needs to manage. Nothing too crazy just yet.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Maybe but I can't say for certain just yet. This all depends on how the scope of the game changes. As of the time being I don't have any plans to raise the price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The goal is that the community will offer feedback that will inspire changes and features between now and Island Master's full release. They will also help flesh out and find some bugs and clunky behavior. I want the community to be involved in helping me make this game the best that I am capable of making it.”