Why Early Access?

“We aim for 'It's Hot Pot Time!' to be the most realistic eating simulation game and a community where everyone gathers to chat, share experiences, and relax. Therefore, we encourage everyone to provide feedback and get involved to help us elevate this experience even further. We are committed to developing and introducing new eating styles, contents, foods, utensils, and environments to ensure a delightful experience for all.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“'It's Hot Pot Time!' will be in development for at least one full year during Early Access to complete all planned features and content. However, additional community requests, suggestions and ideas might shift the final release date. We are dedicated to developing and delivering the most satisfying eating experience for every player.”

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

“We plan to add new features, new eating styles, and a wide variety of foods. Some of which will be fully completed in early access, while others will be developed and polished in subsequent updates. We will gather feedback and ideas from the community to further develop and refine the game, delivering a complete and enjoyable gameplay experience that aligns with the community's desires.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version will be playable and relatively stable with most features including Online Multiplayer, Chill Play Mode, Classic Mode, Mini Game, Item Customization. During the early development, we will be adding Cooking Mode, new features, contents, foods, and more to improve and create new eating experiences.”

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

“The price will increase slightly as the game gets closer to the release date. The initial price will be lower during the early development phase as a 'Thank you' to everyone that supports us. It is very valuable and will allow us to further develop this game.”

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

“We want this game to be a part of the community. We encourage the community to post their feedback, feature requests, ideas, and bug reports on Steam’s discussion pages, the official website, or even third-party sites (Facebook, Discord, etc.). We will take the data and arrange priority to develop or improve, in order to deliver the best game play experience for the community.”