Why Early Access?

“I want to make the best game I can, working directly with the community is the best and only way to do that.
As an automation game, outpost engineer has a lot of potential development options. The core gameplay loop is there, but player feedback is invaluable to help this game grow.
Additionally, releasing in early access will help polish some features (UI, crafting recipes, research loop, quality-of-life) based on feedback received.
So I'd like to welcome other people to play the game and voice their suggestions.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“For at least one year, but depending on player feedback and the amount of content I choose to put into the final game, it may take longer.”

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

“Part of the focus will be on quality-of-life updates, polishing the user interface. The User interface is functional yet basic right now, language localization updates are planned.
The main menus have been translated to French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Turkish. In game descriptions are currently in English.
As for gameplay aspects, more diversity in resource extraction, a variety of additional machines to build and balancing will be considered. Sounds and particle effects will be further refined.
The game experience and overall lore will be more polished in the full version.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

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• The primary gameplay loop is pretty much settled.
  
• You can automate tin, copper, iron, silica and steel smelting.
  
• There is salt water based lithium extraction.
  
• Terrain building and manipulation can be done with plenty of different materials (wood, concrete, copper, iron, tin) with multiple textures/styles.
  
• The electrical network grid is functional.
  
• Conveyor belt logic (splitting and merging) is available. Inserters grab and pull resources from machines and containers.
  
• Different lights are available.
  
• There is a pollution based threat mechanic.

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

“The early access version is discounted compared to the definitive version.”

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

“We currently use our Discord server and the Steam forums as our primary ways to talk to our community. Suggestions on how to make the game better. Any potential bugs reported will be addressed. Progress will be communicated regularly.”