Why Early Access?

“We are big fans of strategy games and we have learned that the level of perfection needed for a great experience, is impossible without the help from a community. We seek your help! We need you to help us making University Tycoon the best management game, that we know we can make it to be.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“With the help from beta testers, the game will be out of early access in roughly 5 weeks.”

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

“The full version is going to have a lot of different areas, that currently aren't in the Early Access version:

• Dorm Rooms
  
• Technical Installation

The full version will also contain a lot more ways to view data to help the management processes:

• Student Feedback
  
• Income Graphs

Besides the extra features, the game will also be optimized with bug fixes and refining of currently features based on user feedback”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently in Beta version, meaning the bare minimum of the game is implemented, relatively bug free, but not optimized. The game have the following features:
Building system: A dynamic system to build walls, doors windows and placings object such as chairs, tables and vending machines.
Opening hours: it is possible to manage the hours for classes, canteen and library
Employee management: in form of hiring and firing the workers such as teachers, cooks etc.
AI: The student has AI which makes them attend classes, go to canteen for food and to the bathroom when needed.”

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

“The price will not change from Early Access to Full Release. There will however be a generous release discount at the beginning of the Early Access. Therefore, there will be an advantage in purchasing the game early on, not only because you get the game for a cheaper price, but because you get to be a part of the game development process.”

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

“We ask of the community to give us feedback on the bugs you may encounter while playing the game. We also encourage you to contact us, if you are missing a feature in the game which is not planned to add later on. (The features listed above)
We'll use the Steam Community forums to gather feedback. We also encourage to give us feedback on social media (YouTube, Twitter and Facebook) and write to our mail: Feedback@PlayUniversityTycoon.com”