Why Early Access?

“Age of Darkness: Final Stand is an ambitious project and as developers we believe in working closely with our players to make this game the best that it can be.

Early Access gives us as developers the opportunity to work with players to get a better understanding of how you play the game and what experiences you’re looking for.

Player feedback is essential to ensuring we're heading in the right direction while allowing us to explore different game ideas alongside the people that enjoy playing them. The faster we know something isn't working, the quicker we will be able to figure out why and make the game better for everyone.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We have ambitious goals for what we want to get into players hands during Early Access, but game development is as much a science as it is an art. While we anticipate Age of Darkness: Final Stand being in Early Access for at least one year, this may change based on player feedback.”

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

“For early access we have focused on the foundational elements of the game and the underlying technology that is required to realise the game’s vision.

The final version of Age of Darkness: Final Stand is planned to have a full campaign mode with an engaging story and expanded gameplay.

We will be prioritizing features, gameplay changes, new content and bug fixes with the community.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Early Access includes Survival Mode where strategic construction, careful resource management, and rapid recruitment are the keys to surviving unrelenting swarms of Nightmares. Build robust defences and enlist battleworn heroes to ensure that light shines again. Survival Mode has been designed to be highly replayable, even borrowing some inspiration from roguelites.

We will be actively improving the game on a regular basis, so expect frequent updates including gameplay balancing, bug fixes, and new features.”

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

“While Early Access is at a lower price to encourage more people to participate in these early stages so that we get the best feedback possible, we anticipate that the game will be priced higher once complete.”

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

“Players will be able to communicate with the development team in our discord channel & steam forums. We are committed to take all player feedback seriously to guide the future of Age of Darkness: Final Stand. Players will have regular access to new information, Q&As, and direct contact with the development team to ensure your feedback is taken into consideration.

We are passionate about working hand in hand with our players to help shape the evolution of Age of Darkness: Final Stand, both during Early Access and into the future. We aspire to ensure the game is reflective of our gaming passion whilst providing a unique challenge that players both desire and demand.

We're really excited to build a long-term community and engage with our players who share a like-minded vision of making a deeper, darker, challenging combat RTS experience. We can't wait to hear your feedback, together let's make this the best game it can be.”