Why Early Access?

“Ferrous is designed as an evolving, customizable wargaming platform, and Early Access allows us to refine and expand its features with direct community input. Key aspects, such as modding support and custom campaign tools, are still in development, and Early Access enables us to fine-tune these features based on player feedback. Additionally, we have plans for future expansions (DLC), and gameplay refinements that fit better as free updates rather than DLC, making Early Access the ideal model for our release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate Ferrous will remain in Early Access for approximately 12-18 months. However, this timeline is flexible, as our priority is to ensure the game reaches a high level of polish and feature completeness before transitioning to a full release.”

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

“* Official campaigns, both for singleplayer and multiplayer.

* Fully Online PvP Multiplayer

* Expanded modding tools, allowing for deeper customization of units, rulesets, and campaigns.

* A fully developed custom campaign creation system with sharing functionality.

* New units, entity types, and expanded customization options for Battalions.

* Further refinements to AI, matchmaking, and balance based on community feedback.

* Potential additional game modes and mechanics based on player demand.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“* 1v1 couch-multiplayer and AI battles on an 8x8 battlefield.

* Unit progression and in-game currency system.

* A foundational ruleset designed for flexibility and balance.

* An initial selection of in-game Entities (26 Entities: 24 Bipeds and 2 Quadrupeds).

* A basic framework for developer-crafted campaigns, modding and customization, with planned expansions.

While the core mechanics and multiplayer functionality are in place, we are actively improving UI, expanding content, and refining the end-user custom content creation tools.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase the price as we add significant new features and content. Players who join during Early Access will receive the game at a lower price while also having the opportunity to shape its development.”

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

“Community feedback is crucial to Ferrous' development. We will engage with players through:

* Regular updates and developer blogs outlining progress and upcoming features.

* A public roadmap where players can see and vote on upcoming additions.

* An official Discord server and Steam forums where players can share feedback, report bugs, and suggest improvements.

* Playtesting opportunities for new features before major updates.

Our goal is to ensure Ferrous evolves into the best possible wargaming platform by incorporating the ideas and experiences of our player community. Early Access gives us the opportunity to build Ferrous alongside its players, ensuring a rich and engaging experience for all.”