¿Por qué acceso anticipado?

«"Never Be Alone" is entering Early Access because we believe in the power of community-driven development. This phase allows us to engage with our players and incorporate their feedback directly into the game's refinement and expansion. We recognize that no matter how thorough our testing is, players often discover possibilities and challenges that we as developers might not anticipate.

By choosing Early Access, we aim not just to release a game we think is ready but to collaborate with our community to shape a truly immersive and polished survival experience. Your insights will be invaluable in helping us identify what works, what needs improvement, and what could be added to enhance the gameplay.

We are committed to transparency and open communication throughout this process, sharing updates and changes as they happen, ensuring our community is a part of the game's growth every step of the way. Join us in shaping "Never Be Alone," and let's build the ultimate survival adventure together!»

¿Cuánto tiempo va a estar este juego en acceso anticipado aproximadamente?

«we estimate that "Never Be Alone" will be in Early Access for roughly 1 to 2 years. This period allows us to refine the game based on community feedback and ensure a more polished final product.»

¿Cuán diferente será la versión completa de la versión de acceso anticipado?

«The full version of "Never Be Alone" is intended to be a richer and more refined experience, shaped largely by community feedback and our ongoing development during the Early Access phase. The ultimate look and feel of the game will evolve based on what we learn from our players.

Here are the key areas we're focusing on for enhancement:

Story Development: We plan to enrich the game with a more developed and immersive storyline, adding depth to the game world and providing players with a story to follow.

Content Expansion: Based on player feedback, we aim to continuously expand the game's content. This might include more missions, side quests, and interactive elements to deepen the gameplay experience.

Gameplay Refinement: Throughout Early Access, we aim to fine-tune gameplay mechanics to achieve a balanced and enjoyable experience. This includes optimizing existing systems and potentially introducing new features that enhance player engagement.»

¿Cuál es el estado actual de la versión de acceso anticipado?

«The Early Access version of "Never Be Alone" offers a stable and solid gameplay experience that we believe players will enjoy, whether they choose to play solo or with friends. Our team has conducted extensive testing—over 50 hours—to ensure that the game runs smoothly without any crashes. Through these tests, we've addressed and resolved any issues that could potentially break the game.

Here is some thing already added:

Server Hosting & Solo Play: Players can host their own servers and create private parties.
Zombies System: Includes 5 different types of zombies.
Crafting Base System: Similar to Rust, players can build and customize bases.
Aggressive and Passive AI: AI characters that offer quests and interactions.
Vehicles: Vehicles have health and fuel consumption mechanics.
Containers: Players can store items in various containers.
Safezone: Provides new players with security and a good starting point.
Skill Tree: Unlock over 15 new stat boosts by gaining XP from various activities.
Cooking: Includes cooking, hunting, harvesting, farming, and tree felling.
Weather System: Features a day/night cycle, rain, thunder, mist, cloudy and sunny weather.
Crafting Systems: Craft a wide range of items, from weapons to tools.
Physically Spawning Loot: Visual loot spawns around the world.
Container Loot: Loot can be found in containers throughout the game world.
Dynamic Placement/Storage: Flexible item placement and storage options.
Health System: Manages player health and well-being.
Nutritional System and Stats Systems: Track nutritional needs and various stats.
Swimming: Players can swim in bodies of water.
NPCs and Quests: Interact with NPCs, complete quests, and visit vendors.
Fishing: Players can fish for food.
Generator System with Powerables: Use generators to power various items and structures.

And much more.»

¿El precio del juego será diferente durante y después del acceso anticipado?

«During the Early Access phase, the price of "Never Be Alone" will remain consistent. We want to ensure that early adopters have clear expectations and feel valued for their early support and contributions to the game's development.

As we approach the full release, there may be a minor price increase to reflect the additional content, features, and overall enhancements that will be part of the completed game. However, any potential price adjustment will be modest, aiming to balance fairness to our early supporters with the expanded value of the game at launch.

We are committed to transparent communication regarding any pricing changes, and we will provide our community with ample notice before any changes are implemented.»

¿Cómo tienes planeado involucrar a la comunidad en tu proceso de desarrollo?

«Involving the community is fundamental to our approach in developing "Never Be Alone." We are committed to fostering a strong relationship with our players, and their input is crucial for refining and expanding the game.

Discord Community: Our primary platform for community engagement is our Discord server. Here, players can directly interact with the development team, participate in discussions, provide feedback, and share their experiences. We listen closely to this feedback to guide our development priorities and address any issues that players face.
Steam Forums: Although we are newer to using the Steam forums, we are eager to expand our presence there. This platform will serve as another critical point for receiving feedback and engaging with our community. We encourage our players to post their thoughts, suggestions, and experiences, which will help us improve the game.
By leveraging these platforms, we aim to create a transparent and responsive development process. Our goal is to build "Never Be Alone" not just for the community but with the community, ensuring that the game evolves in ways that our players find meaningful and exciting.»