Why Early Access?

“The Philosopher's Lab is a unique, narrative-driven productivity game that aims to revolutionize the way people study and work. By releasing the game in Early Access, we want to involve our community in the development process, gather valuable feedback, and ensure that we create an experience that truly resonates with our players. Early Access allows us to build a strong relationship with our audience and iterate on the game based on their input, ultimately leading to a better final product”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate The Philosopher's Lab being in Early Access for approximately 6-12 months. During this time, we will be actively working on implementing new features, refining the gameplay, and expanding the content based on community feedback. However, we want to ensure that we deliver a polished and complete experience, so the exact duration may vary depending on the scope of the updates and the feedback we receive.”

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

“The Early Access version of The Philosopher's Lab will provide players with a solid foundation of the core gameplay mechanics, including exploration, study sessions, and basic AI-powered productivity tools. As we progress through Early Access, we plan to expand upon this foundation by adding new environments to explore, additional rare texts to discover, more diverse study aids and soundtracks, and enhanced AI features for personalized productivity support. We also aim to deepen the narrative elements, fleshing out the robot's journey and introducing new characters and story arcs. Ultimately, the full version will offer a richer, more immersive, and feature-complete experience compared to the Early Access version”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version of The Philosopher's Lab offers a playable and stable experience that showcases the core gameplay loop. Players can explore the initial environment, engage in study sessions with lo-fi beats, and utilize basic AI productivity tools such as timers and goal tracking. While not all planned features and content are present, the Early Access version provides a solid foundation that demonstrates the game's potential and unique blend of productivity and storytelling. We believe that the current state is engaging and valuable for players who wish to join us early in the development process and help shape the future of the game”

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

“We plan to maintain a consistent price for The Philosopher's Lab throughout Early Access and upon the full release. We believe in providing a fair and transparent pricing model for our players, and we want to reward early adopters who support us during the development process. By purchasing the game during Early Access, players will receive all future updates and the full version at no additional cost”

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

“Community involvement is at the heart of our development process for The Philosopher's Lab. We plan to actively engage with our players through various channels, including Steam forums, social media, and our official website. We will regularly seek feedback on gameplay mechanics, new features, and content updates, and we will incorporate this feedback into our development roadmap. We also plan to host regular Q&A sessions, dev blogs, and livestreams to keep our community informed about the progress and gather input on key decisions. Additionally, we will run beta testing programs to ensure that new features are well-received and balanced before implementing them into the main game. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and transparent relationship with our community, making them an integral part of The Philosopher's Lab's journey.”