Why Early Access?

“Automata Streetcar is a relaxing, casual, and minimalist world that refers to a historic landscape of buildings and transportation - and I want to get the balance just right. I would very much like our Community to participate in its development, from this version into a fully-developed world. Early Access is a tremendous opportunity to engage with our Community to help identify important content and features, establish themes, and shape this art project together.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I anticipate that Automata Streetcar will be in Early Access for a minimum 1 year after release, and the development schedule will be based upon Community feedback and suggestions.”

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

“The historic streetscape portrayed by the art project is based upon available research materials. As more people become aware of the project, visit the museum exhibit, and play the home version, the plan is to incorporate their experiences, knowledge, feedback, and suggestions to improve Automata Streetcar. This may include the addition, removal, or repositioning of buildings and vehicles, or assigning buildings or vehicles to different time eras.

Content and features may be introduced, modified, or removed during Early Access, based upon Community feedback, suggestions, and game-testing. Please note that this is an art project, not a historical recreation, and that the content will always be based upon an artistic interpretation of historic themes.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game presents a relaxing, casual, and minimalist experience that uses the same artwork and digital-media content as the full museum exhibit. All basic features are in place and accessible - players can operate the streetcar, pickup passengers, ring the bell, and select different camera views.”

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

“The price may change as features or content is modified.”

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

“Our Community is invited to provide feedback and suggestions for improvements via the Automata Streetcar Community Page on Steam. I also plan to collect shared experiences, suggestions, and feedback from exhibit visitors during museum and gallery installation events. Feedback will largely inform how buildings, vehicles, and streetscape are modified to better reflect the eras portrayed in the project.”