Why Early Access?

“I chose Early Access to directly involve the community in the game's development. Player feedback is essential to help me refine the experience. Moreover, this phase allows me to adjust expectations as the game is constantly evolving. With your support, I can mitigate risks and ensure a more polished and stable final release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“All planned content for Black Submarine is already fully developed and available on Steam. I plan to remain in Early Access for strategic reasons until I feel confident enough to proceed with the full release.”

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

“The planned content for Black Submarine is already fully developed and available in the current version. Therefore, there are no major content differences or additional features planned between the Early Access and the full release.

The transition to the full version will serve primarily as a "seal of completion," marking the point where the game has reached the desired level of polish, stability, and strategic confidence for its official launch.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of Black Submarine is that of a content-complete game, despite still being labeled as Early Access.

As of the most recent significant update (Beta v0.95), the game has reached the following milestones:
* Story Completion: The main narrative is finished. With the release of Chapter 4, the story has a definitive conclusion, including narrative decisions that lead to different endings.
* Core Gameplay Features: All four planned game modes are fully functional and available to play.
* Steam Integration: Technical features like Steam Achievements, Leaderboards, and Speedrunner Rankings are already active.
* Development Phase: The developer has stated that from this point forward, the focus is strictly on polishing, balancing, and bug fixing rather than adding new content.

In short, the game you play today is the "full" experience in terms of content; the Early Access tag is currently being maintained for strategic reasons to ensure maximum stability before the official 1.0 "seal of approval."”

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

“If we consider a price adjustment, it will be an increase. However, this will be carefully evaluated to ensure it remains fair to the players.”

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

“I plan to engage the community through regular updates, carefully listening to player feedback, and adjusting the game based on suggestions. The community will play a crucial role in testing new features and balancing gameplay. I will always be open to discussions and suggestions on Steam forums, social media, and DISCORD to ensure that the game meets everyone’s expectations.”