Miksi Early Access?

This is my first public release of a video game, and to say its rough around the edges is probably an understatement. I also realize I've made something that is probably more esoteric than it needed to be, so I'm looking forward to any feedback from potential enthusiasts as to how to improve things.

I see Early Access as the next hard milestone for me after the demo release, before finally setting my 1.0 launch date.

Miten kauan peli tulee arviolta olemaan Early Access -vaiheessa?

A few months at most, I'd really like to put a 1.0 stamp on this before the end of 2024.

Millä tavoin lopullinen versio tulee eroamaan Early Access -versiosta?

I have a laundry list of smaller features yet to be fleshed out, things like Steam Achievements, controller rumble, screen effects, and of course improved polish and presentation in general.

I expect the community will also have some great gameplay suggestions that I would consider to include as part of a full release.

Mikä on Early Access -version tila tällä hetkellä?

The Early Access version basically a unlocked version of what's available in the demo. The tutorial is complete, all 4 Heirs are functional, all 4 Call Ins and Weapons are available, Gambits can be unlocked and kept, and the campaign runs can be played to completion.

There's nothing really missing from the core experience or otherwise blocked off in Early Access.

Muuttuuko pelin hinta Early Access -vaiheen jälkeen?

No plans to change the price after Early Access, since I'm developing this as a part time hobby, I don't plan to go aggressively into sales schemes.

I also don't plan to do any DLC or otherwise paid content, anything extra I build for the game will be included as standard updates.

Miten yhteisö otetaan mukaan kehitysprosessiin?

I am of course open to discussion on the game and its possible directions anywhere that the the community feels it wants to post. Steam discussions, Discord, and direct email (found in the game) are all good options.