Why Early Access?

“New Stars aims to create a fast-paced galactic strategy experience unlike any other on Steam. Early Access will allow us to gather valuable feedback from the community, and help make New Stars truly special. When the community is happy with the state of the game, we can move onto more ambitious improvements such as releasing full multiplayer support.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect New Stars to be in Early Access for at least a few months, although the duration will depend on player feedback and the overall state of the game. We want to ensure that the game is polished, refined, and ready for release.”

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

“The full version of New Stars will feature more refined mechanics, improved gameplay, and a greater variety of content. During Early Access, we will be focusing on addressing player feedback, bug fixing, and implementing additional features and improvements based on the community's suggestions. We feel it may take a while for the game to feel truly special, and that's why we will improve it in iterations, based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“When New Stars launches in early-access, it'll be a game you can enjoy playing, whether you only less than an hour to play, or multiple hours, you can always save the game and return later. For up-to-date information on the current state of the game, refer to the about section below, or the announcements section for updates into the latest developments and improvements.”

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

“Yes, the game will be priced lower during Early Access to reflect its current state with less content and gameplay refinement. As we approach the full release and the game matures with added features and improvements, the pricing will be adjusted accordingly. We will communicate these changes clearly to the community through announcements.”

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

“Community involvement is crucial to the development of New Stars. We value player feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to enhance the gameplay experience. We have already used player feedback to make important improvements, such as Mac and Linux support, performance optimizations, and optimizations for lower-end platforms. We will continue to actively engage with the community through Steam discussions, Discord, and playtesting opportunities to gather feedback, address concerns, and prioritize the most impactful changes.”