Why Early Access?

“Early access provides an opportunity for players to actively participate in the game development process. This is particularly important due to the complex nature of economic games, where it is very important to keep the balance of the gameplay properly. This is very time-consuming, but can be done with the active support of players.

The time thus gained will allow us to realize all the ideas and create a final product that will meet the expectations of the players who have supported us throughout the whole production process.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early access will take a maximum of one year. We want to make sure that all of the game's mechanics are working properly, which in the case of economy game is a long process, not to mention writing a script, translating texts, searching for source materials and creating rich and detailed game content.

We do not take shortcuts, so the game requires additional production time. The current version of the game includes first initial missions with a lot of interesting gameplay. Additional mechanics will appear as the game production progresses.”

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

“The game will be updated on an ongoing basis with all new developments in gameplay mechanics as well as additional graphics, interface corrections and additional translations of game texts. In addition, we are also planning:

• we plan to add free missions for functionality testing and additional game promotion
  
• political actions on the world map
  
• military units
  
• several different events affecting the game
  
• a clear distinction between social strata and their impact on gameplay
  
• encyclopedia of the game concerning Ancient Egypt

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game in its current version is fully playable. The Prologue at the moment contains one mission, which is an introduction to Ancient Egyptian history.

It is possible to build a settlement from the scratch, production of wares and food, random events affecting the gameplay are available. Basic diplomacy and the general situation on the map of the region are also available, so the game offers a long gameplay right from the beginning.

Additional mechanics as well as its changes, patches, balance adjustments, interface updates will be added to the game as regular updates.”

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

“Builders of Egypt: Prologue will be free the entire time.”

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

“Every single feedback counts for us. On the forum, discussions on various functions in the game have been going on for a long time, resulting in changes in the gameplay mechanics. All bigger and smaller changes were described in devblogs, which could be followed from the beginning of the game on Steam. This game is created for you, so your feedback is most important and has a real impact on the final product.”