Why Early Access?

“I believe the best way to develop this kind of game is alongside a community.

The core gameplay loop is already in place: players can join together, explore procedurally generated locations, investigate cryptids, and survive long enough to make it back home. Early Access gives me the opportunity to continue expanding the game while getting feedback from the people actually playing it. I want to learn what players enjoy most, where the game needs improvement, and what features would make Phasmonauts more fun to play with friends over the long term.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I currently expect Phasmonauts to be in Early Access for approximately 1–2 years, though that timeline may change as development progresses. I'd rather take the time to build the game I want to make than rush toward a specific release date. My focus is on expanding the content, improving the experience, and making sure Phasmonauts has enough variety and replayability to keep expeditions feeling fresh.”

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

“The Early Access version contains the core Phasmonauts experience, but I plan to expand significantly on the content and variety available to players throughout development.

Generally, I plan to add more:
Cryptids and paranormal encounters
Locations and environments to explore
Clues, challenges, and investigation mechanics
Equipment and weapons
Player progression and unlocks
Ways to customize and develop your campsite
Quality-of-life improvements and accessibility options
Multiplayer improvements and balancing

I also plan to continue refining the procedural generation, progression systems, difficulty, and overall pacing based on player feedback. My goal is for the full version to feel like a much larger and more complete version of the Early Access experience, with more reasons to keep coming back for another expedition.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Phasmonauts is currently fully playable from beginning to end, with the core gameplay loop and major systems in place.

Players can team up with friends and head out on expeditions to investigate paranormal activity and cryptids across procedurally generated locations. Each run involves exploring, solving puzzles, collecting clues, completing challenges, gathering souls, and trying to make it back alive with your rewards.

The game currently features multiplayer support, procedural exploration, multiple difficulty levels, a variety of equipment and weapons, persistent progression, and a campsite that evolves as you play. ”

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

“I plan to gradually increase the price of Phasmonauts as I add significant amounts of content and expand the overall scope of the game. Players who purchase the game during Early Access will be able to experience the game as it grows and help shape its development through feedback and community involvement.”

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

“I'll be listening to players through the Steam Community, social media, and direct feedback. That feedback will help us find bugs, improve balance and difficulty, refine the multiplayer experience, and figure out where my time is best spent.
I'll also share development updates and show what I’m working on as the game continues to grow.”