Why Early Access?

“We’ve always believed that the best games are shaped alongside their community. Cowboy Life Simulator is a deeply immersive and evolving experience — and Early Access gives us the chance to refine it with your feedback. From building your dream ranch to forming relationships in the town of Bravestand, your insights will help us polish mechanics, improve balance, and prioritize upcoming features. We want the Wild West to feel alive — and you’re part of making that happen.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to stay in Early Access for approximately 12–24 months. This timeframe allows us to complete the full story arc, expand the map, and implement the community-driven roadmap. If the game receives strong support and feedback, we may transition to 1.0 even sooner — but our focus is on quality, not speed.”

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

“We plan to gradually expand the world of Cowboy Life Simulator throughout Early Access. Our vision includes new biomes to explore, like the Tessalune River valley or remote trapper territories, as well as the continuation of the Bravestand storyline. We're also considering adding new gameplay systems such as fishing, cattle drives, and ranch helpers to allow players to focus more on the parts of ranch life they enjoy most. We're exploring ways to deepen relationships with NPCs, potentially including gift-giving, friendship, or even romance. On top of that, we're aiming to enrich the game with more animal species, new buildings, and improvements to combat, exploration, and player progression. All of these elements are subject to change as we gather feedback and adapt the game’s development in collaboration with the community. Our goal is to shape a complete and satisfying experience, but the exact form it takes will depend on the journey we take together with our players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Cowboy Life Simulator already offers a rich and immersive ranching experience, with approximately 20 hours of content. Players can explore a large portion of the map, manage their own ranch, grow crops, care for animals, and build various structures. The game includes a functioning progression system (Farm, Fame, Frontier), basic combat mechanics, crafting, and a selection of quests that introduce the story of Bravestand and its residents. There are also multiple NPCs to interact with, early relationship systems, and access to a variety of decorations and ranch upgrades. While some systems are still in development, all core mechanics are present and fully playable, giving players a solid foundation to enjoy — and help shape — the game.”

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

“Yes. We plan to increase the price gradually as major features and story content are added. Players who join us in Early Access will receive all future updates at no additional cost.”

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

“We want Cowboy Life Simulator to grow with its players. Join our Discord server directly from the game menu and become part of the feedback loop — suggest features, report bugs, vote on development priorities, or simply share your cowboy stories. We’re listening.”