Why Early Access?

“Stars Reach is an ambitious MMO in the spirit of classic, player-driven games, built atop a groundbreaking simulation that models real-world behavior. Rivers flow and flood. Forests burn naturally. And mining in caves can be hazardous without proper ceiling supports (no one wants to be buried under a mountain of rock).

MMOs are about the players, and Early Access gives us the opportunity to keep building Stars Reach alongside the community that will inhabit it. We’ve been in active, closed playtesting for two years, and now we’re ready for the next phase of development.You’ll help us scale simulation systems testing and provide valuable feedback as we roll out our content roadmap. We'll use your input and what we learn from playing together to dial in the simulation, refine our interconnected game systems, and continue growing the galaxy.

We're excited to grow our community throughout Early Access. You'll work together and alongside us to forge a new galaxy, its governments, economies, and trade routes. You'll find adventure, create stories, and face peril among the stars while helping us shape what Stars Reach becomes.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current goal is to remain in Early Access for at least 6 months. Player feedback will help shape our 1.0 release plans. ”

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

“During Early Access, we plan to continue adding content, improving performance, polishing gameplay, balancing systems, and refining the experience based on player feedback.

We plan to expand the galaxy with new worlds to discover, more creatures, professions, and opportunities for players to create their own stories. We'll continue iterating on the simulations that make the world feel alive while improving stability, performance, accessibility, and overall game polish.

Stars Reach is an evolving MMO, and our plans may change as we learn from the community and see how players interact with the game during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Stars Reach delivers the foundation of the core experience, including combat, building, government, crafting, and trade. Players can create their homesteads, defend them against hostile creatures, participate in galactic commerce, and travel between planets using portals and wormholes. Players can also venture into space, where many of the same interconnected systems that drive terrestrial gameplay continue beyond the surface.

Stars Reach is still actively in development. During Early Access, you should expect bugs, balance changes, incomplete or evolving systems, and changes to the game as we continue building and refining the experience together.

As part of Early Access development, we expect to have a progression wipe before we transition out of Early Access. This means some player progress will be reset as we prepare for what's next. Don't worry, your Founders Pack and Kickstarter Backer items and other purchased or granted account entitlements are yours and will remain tied to your account through the wipe.”

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

“We plan to sunset founders packs and transition to free-to-play at 1.0.”

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

“Community feedback has been an integral part of Stars Reach since we began running playtests nearly two years ago. The game is already better because of the bug reports, feedback, creative ideas, and countless hours our players have invested in helping us improve it.

Early Access is the next step in that journey. We'll continue sharing regular updates, listening closely to feedback, watching how players interact with our systems, and refining Stars Reach as the galaxy grows.

We can't promise every suggestion will make it into the game, but we do promise to listen. Your feedback, experiences, and the unexpected ways you choose to inhabit this world will continue to help shape the universe we're building together.”