Why Early Access?

“Cloud Dwellers is our studio’s first-ever game — a project born from the passion and hard work of our three-person team. As indie developers, we know we can’t perfect this world alone. That’s why we truly value player feedback and are always eager to hear what you think.

Your thoughts and suggestions help us see the game from new perspectives, and they play a huge role in shaping what it becomes. We want to keep building on what we’ve started, adding richer content and more meaningful systems — not just for players, but with players.

We’re committed to taking every piece of feedback seriously and improving the game through regular updates. Our hope is that, over time, more and more people will find something they love in this world we’re creating together.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The length of our Early Access period will ultimately depend on the feedback we receive from players — your input will help shape how the game evolves. That said, based on our current roadmap, we expect Cloud Dwellers to remain in Early Access for about a year, with a full release planned for the second half of 2026.

We’re fully committed to making sure the game is worth your time and support. Our goal is to keep delivering meaningful updates and genuine enjoyment throughout the development process and beyond.”

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

“1. A Significant Expansion in World Scope & Depth Compared to the Early Access version, we plan for the full release to feature a world that is significantly broader and deeper. We're actively planning more content centered around our three core pillars: Exploration, Building, and Progression. For example, we're exploring the addition of more mysterious ruins for you to discover and are planning to expand the tech tree and variety of food sources, offering deeper strategic choices for your base's development.

2. Gameplay Evolution Driven by Player Feedback Early Access provides the core framework, but the gameplay in the full version will evolve based on community feedback. Beyond continuously polishing the core experience, we are also conceptualizing entirely new gameplay systems to bring more variety and fun to the world. Some of the directions we are currently evaluating and exploring include introducing a dynamic weather system to add new challenges to exploration, adding animal husbandry to enrich base management, and providing more personalized progression paths like character modification. These are all possibilities we hope to explore and implement in a future version. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Cloud Dwellers already offers a solid foundation with a wide variety of content to explore and build with. Here’s a glimpse of what’s currently available:

5 distinct regions to explore, each with its own unique environment and resources

Dozens of collectible resources scattered across the world

Over 100 different structures and facilities you can build

A wide range of craftable items and equipment

Multiple ways to enhance your characters — including gear, persistent buffs, and special abilities

Three main types of chests to discover, each with several unique variations and rewards.”

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

“With the planned expansion of game content, we anticipate a potential price increase once Early Access concludes. However, for those who supported us by purchasing during the Early Access period, the full version will be unlocked for you automatically, with no additional purchase required.”

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

“We believe that listening to the community and gathering player feedback is absolutely essential to making Cloud Dwellers the best it can be. Throughout development, we’ll be actively collecting feedback through our Discord server and Steam Community page — links to both can be found in the game description.We're continuously expanding our feedback channels to make it even easier for you to share your thoughts and connect with us.

We truly look forward to hearing from you — your experience, thoughts, and suggestions will help shape the future of Cloud Dwellers in meaningful ways.”