Why Early Access?

“At Battle Buddy Games, we believe in building Emergent-Z alongside the community. Early Access allows us to involve players in shaping the game, ensuring it evolves into the ultimate zombie survival experience.

With your feedback, we can fine-tune mechanics, introduce exciting new features, and ensure the game is balanced, polished, and engaging. By joining Early Access, you’re not just playing Emergent-Z—you’re helping shape its future.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate Emergent-Z will remain in Early Access for 12 to 18 months. This timeline allows us to gather feedback, refine gameplay mechanics, and introduce additional features and content. While this is our goal, the duration may adjust based on community feedback and development progress to ensure we deliver the best possible experience.”

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

“The full version of Emergent-Z is planned to expand significantly on the Early Access experience, offering more depth, polish, and content. Our vision includes:

Additional Game Modes: Introducing new ways to play, catering to different player styles.
Expanded Base Management: More customization options, work area upgrades, and strategic depth.
Enhanced AI Systems: Smarter survivor and zombie behaviors to create dynamic and challenging gameplay.
New Story Elements: Adding layers of lore and mystery to deepen the narrative.
Broader Localization: Support for more languages to connect with players worldwide.
Overall Refinement: Improved balance, visuals, and performance based on community feedback.
Our goal is to create a game that feels complete, rewarding, and endlessly replayable, shaped by the input of Early Access players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Emergent-Z is a fully playable experience that showcases the core gameplay mechanics and systems, including:

Survivor Mode: Scavenge, build, and fight to protect your base from relentless zombie waves.
Zombie Leader Mode: Command your horde and wreak havoc on human survivors.
Base Management: Assign AI survivors to critical tasks, upgrade defenses, and strategize for survival.
Dynamic Environments: Experience a day-night cycle, weather effects, and immersive settings.
Skill Systems: Level up survivor skills to enhance their roles and your chances of survival.
While the core gameplay is solid and enjoyable, the Early Access version is still in development. You may encounter some bugs, and certain features, game modes, and content are still being expanded or refined. Your feedback during this stage is invaluable in shaping the future of Emergent-Z.”

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

“The price will not change when we leave early access. By joining Early Access, you'll help shape the game and enjoy all its evolving features. The subscription tiers and pricing will remain consistent as we expand content and polish the experience.”

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

“Community involvement is at the heart of Emergent-Z. We’re committed to listening to your feedback and ideas to help shape the game into the best experience possible. Here’s how we plan to involve you:

Player Feedback: Share your thoughts through Steam forums, community polls, and feedback forms to help refine gameplay, balance, and features.
Open Communication: Expect regular updates, patch notes, and development diaries to keep you informed about progress and upcoming changes.
Direct Interaction: Engage with us on social media, Discord, and live Q&A sessions to discuss ideas and provide suggestions.
Your support during Early Access will not only help fund continued development but also enable us to hire a dedicated community manager. This will ensure timely communication, organized feedback collection, and a more engaged and responsive development process.

Together, we’ll make Emergent-Z a game that the community is proud of.”