Why Early Access?

“Art Shop Simulator is launching in Early Access to involve the community in the development process. Your feedback is crucial in helping me refine and expand the game, ensuring it provides a realistic and engaging experience. By participating in Early Access, you’ll have the opportunity to influence game mechanics, identify and report bugs, and suggest new features that can enhance the overall gameplay.

As a solo developer, I am dedicated to providing a finished and high-quality game, but development can take a bit longer. Your support and input are invaluable in helping me prioritize features and improvements, making the development process more efficient and aligned with player expectations.

I believe that involving players early on will help create the best possible simulation, one that meets the expectations and desires of our community. Your input will directly impact the direction and improvements of the game, making Art Shop Simulator a more polished and enjoyable experience upon full release.

Join me on this journey, and help shape the future of art simulation!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Art Shop Simulator is planned to remain in Early Access until I, and more importantly the community, feel it is in a relatively finished state. A rough approximation would be 6 months to 1 year, considering I am a solo developer”

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

“In general, I plan to add enough events and art variants to increase the gameplay time.
I also plan to take community suggestions into main consideration for any major feature additions, but typically players can expect the full version to be hopefully bug free with hundreds of varities of art to be found to keep the game feeling fresh and interesting”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current state of Art Shop Simulator contains all the features listed in the game's 'About This' section. All listed features are implemented and working, though there is room for improvement. Throughout the Early Access period, all features will receive polish and enhancements based on community feedback”

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

“I plan to slightly increase the price once the game is finished and polished. As new content and features are added, the game's value will grow, justifying the price adjustment. By purchasing during Early Access, you can support the development and enjoy the game at a lower cost.”

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

“I plan to actively involve the community in the development process by gathering feedback, suggestions, and bug reports. Players can share their thoughts and ideas, and I will prioritize community suggestions for new features and improvements. This approach ensures that player input directly influences the game's development. Regular updates and transparent communication will keep the community informed about progress and upcoming changes.”