Why Early Access?

“Community Feedback: Early Access allows players to experience the game and provide feedback, enabling the development team to determine the roadmap for improving the game. During this process, game mechanics, content, and the overall experience can be refined based on player suggestions and requests.

Rapid Iterations: Early Access enables the development team to update the game quickly and add new features. This allows players to see the game's progression and improvements over time.

Community Engagement: Releasing the game in Early Access allows players to contribute to its development and interact with the development team. This fosters a sense of community among players and establishes a solid player base upon the game's full release.

Bug Testing and Trial: Early Access provides an opportunity to test the game on various platforms and hardware configurations. This helps identify and address potential issues and ensures a more stable release when the game is fully launched.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“One month”

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

“The full version of "Escape Island" is planned to have several differences and improvements compared to the Early Access version:

Expanded Content: The full version will feature additional content such as new islands to explore, more survival challenges, additional gameplay mechanics, and possibly a deeper storyline.

Enhanced Visuals and Audio: The full version may include improvements to graphics, animations, and sound effects to provide a more immersive and polished experience.

Optimizations and Bug Fixes: The full version will address any remaining bugs, glitches, or performance issues present in the Early Access version, ensuring a smoother and more stable gameplay experience.

Community Feedback Implementation: The feedback received during the Early Access phase will be taken into account, and relevant suggestions or requests from the player community may be implemented in the full version to enhance gameplay and address player concerns.

Additional Features: The full version may introduce new features, modes, or customization options based on player feedback and development priorities.

Overall, the full version of "Escape Island" aims to build upon the foundation laid during the Early Access phase, offering a more complete and refined gaming experience for players.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Escape Island is still in development and work in progress. For more information about its completion status and features, you can check the official website of the developers or the game's Steam page.”

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

“We are not considering any changes.”

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

“Early Access or Beta Releases: Offer early access or beta releases to the community, allowing players to try out the game and provide feedback. This feedback can be valuable for identifying bugs, balancing gameplay, and evaluating new features.

Forums and Discussion Platforms: Provide a space for community participation and feedback through official forums, Discord servers, or other discussion platforms. Here, players can communicate with developers, make suggestions, and report issues.

Surveys and Polls: Engage the community by conducting surveys and polls on potential features, game balancing, or new content topics. This allows players to actively participate in the development process.

Developer Updates and Blog Posts: Keep the community informed about progress in the development process through regular developer updates. Share developments and future plans through blog posts, video updates, or social media shares.

Feedback Handling: Take community feedback into account and respond to it. It's important for players to feel heard and see that their feedback is valued.”