Why Early Access?

“Gunmetal Gothic is being developed by one person, so it's going to take a while. Early Access will allow it to get into the hands of interested players sooner, and be further refined with player feedback over the remainder of development. The game is designed to offer an "endgame"-style experience following the first Act, and as such, should have some replayability as Act II develops.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The planned time period for Early Access is roughly 2 years.”

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

“The full version is envisioned to include the Act I endgame, Act II story, and Act II endgame. Endgame content consists of higher difficulty, more powerful equipment tiers, and alternate game modes, including some randomly generated missions. In Act II, players can expect additional missions, stages, equipment, enemies, and the conclusion of the story.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Act I is planned to be at or near completion at launch of Early Access, with the Act I endgame added shortly thereafter. All core game features, including online multiplayer, will be available from the start unless otherwise noted.”

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

“Pricing is expected to increase as more content is added, but remain under $20 USD.”

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

“Opportunities for player-developer discussion include the Gunmetal Gothic Community Discord server, Steam forums, and Bluesky/X. Expect bi-weekly dev updates to continue on social media, with more detailed content roadmaps posted to Steam and Discord. Players are always welcome to engage with any of those, or reach out with other feedback!”