Why Early Access?

“We are very familiar with the Early Access release method, as the previous game in the series, Arma 3, also originally launched in Early Access. By working alongside our community, we were able to deliver a unique and varied military game that players still enjoy to this day, and while Arma Reforger is more focused on the Cold War theme, we are hoping to create a similar experience here.

Our past releases have taught us that it is vital to bring players in to help us refine and polish the game, and bring it to the level that both we and our community can be happy with.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“At the moment, we cannot say how long Arma Reforger will be in Early Access. Our intent was to launch the full game after one year of development. However, due to unanticipated technical issues and some necessary work relating to dependencies, we have decided to postpone the game's release. Our focus has been on delivering features as quickly as possible and meeting our schedule, but we must be honest and clear about our current progress. Despite this unfortunate delay, we will continue to deliver all the content and gameplay mechanics we have promised.”

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

“The game currently includes most of the core features and supporting systems. However, throughout Early Access, we plan to have 3 major updates, adding more content, such as: new weapons, artillery, new gadgets.
We will also keep improving features such as health, artificial intelligence, and destruction of the environment.
We expect the game to mature during the Early Access and shape the future of the Arma series.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently a "core package" that gives players a first look at how we see the future of the Arma series, something we can share, discuss, and enhance.
The game contains three game modes right now: several scenarios of "Conflict," a bigger scale, persistent game mode where players capture strategic points on the battlefield; Capture & Hold, a fast paced mode where players battle furiously for a vantage point of tactical importance; and Game Master, where players can let their imagination run wild and create their own missions.
All game modes are available on Everon, a fully-fledged re-imagining of terrain from Operation Flashpoint. Players can pick between two factions with distinctive weaponry.
For more information about the content, see "About This Game" section.”

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

“The price will remain the same after Early Access.”

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

“We intend to use a range of different methods to engage with the Community and gather player feedback. These include communicating with the players directly on our official forums and Steam discussions, requesting, gathering, and processing of feedback through a dedicated feedback tracker support system, and using analytics tools to gather anonymous data.”