Why Early Access?

“The purpose of our Early Access is to involve the gaming community in the development process of Spaceminers and gather valuable feedback from experienced players. This feedback allows the Spaceminers team to identify and address bugs and issues, balance gameplay, and make improvements based on real-world experiences and player preferences.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We intend to stay in Early Access while we release all the Spaceminers Academy training modes. We plan to launch the full version in 2025, giving constant free content updates throughout this period.”

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

“This Early Access version is focused on the Spaceminers Academy, a school to train worthy rebels from around the galaxy into Spaceminers. Students who first enter the school are called Cadets; they rank up after completing each training course until they graduate from the Academy as a Spaceminer.

Introducing our first training course, Gold Runner. This timed racing obstacle course is available now, allowing players to compete against both themselves and global leaders to achieve the best time while crossing the finish line. In this game mode, players will learn essential skills such as running, jumping, and hazard avoidance, all aimed at boosting their confidence to become the fastest cadet in the Spaceminers Academy.

Our second training, Gold Warrior, offers a single-player or PvE Co-Op arena experience for up to 4 players. Here, players will master the Spaceminers Combat System as they battle waves of enemies and ultimately face off against a final boss. Each completion of the arena rewards players with new gear and weapons, enabling them to customize their characters. This module is set to be released by the end of 2023.

The third and final training course, Gold Miner, takes players to a special room designed to teach the fundamentals of the Spaceminers Mining System. Working against the clock, players must collect as much gold as possible. Every week, the player who collects the most gold will receive unique and special new gear and weapons as a reward. This module is scheduled for release in early 2024.

As for the complete Spaceminers game, it's still a work in progress. We'll be sharing more information in the coming months.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Spaceminers: Gold Runner is our first stable and fully playable pre-alpha release. It offers an engaging training course that immerses players in an adrenaline-fueled racing obstacle experience, thoroughly testing their traversal and combat skills.

Within Gold Runner, players embark on a journey through meticulously designed sections, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities:

• Burial Chambers: Master the jump and double jump system to effectively navigate various heights, finding the right timing and rhythm.
  
• Vipers' Pit: Demonstrate agility and precision to evade deadly fireball obstacles skillfully.
  
• Hades' Lair: Swiftly navigate your way out of this mini-maze to avoid the encroaching clouds of poisonous gas.
  
• Boulder Dash: Time your jumps perfectly to sidestep being crushed by massive boulders.
  
• Hoodoo Hop: Showcase precision by eliminating enemies without sacrificing speed, and ensure you don't fall down...
  
• Laser Chase: Run and deftly dodge colossal enemy spaceship laser beams.
  
• Sacred Mountain: Run, climb, and vanquish enemies to reach the Sacred Temple – your ultimate destination for survival.
  
• Sacred Temple: Sprint through the hallowed hallway and reach the finish line!

At the heart of Spaceminers: Gold Runner lies the competition against personal records and a Global Leaderboard, motivating players to secure their top rank.”

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

“During the Early Access period, Spaceminers will be a FREE-TO-PLAY game”

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

“The community is paramount to our development process. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the game as we continue. We'll gather invaluable insights to refine and enhance the game based on their feedback through user surveys, our Discord server, and user interviews.”