Why Early Access?

“This game is mostly developed by 1 person, releasing in Early Access will allow me to build a community that can provide testing and feedback. The game has reached a point in development where it is fun to play but still far from complete, so getting people playing the game and giving unbiased feedback will help me prioritise what is salient and point to the stengthes and weaknesses of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“6-12 months. Maybe less if all goes well.”

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

“The final version of Meat Train will include more detailed word with more monuments to explore, more zombie variants, enemy types. More weapons. More story elements and dialogue. More upgrades for the train.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version features a big open map with plenty of monuments to explore with varying levels of loot and difficulty. There is a handful of enemies you will face throughout the world, not just zombies.

The game is hardcore meaning you lose everything and start again upon death, but there is a progression "skeleton" system where you unlock "bones" that modify your next playthrough in various ways, e.g Zombies explode when headshot OR Zombies drop twice as much meat but have double health. This system creates good replayability and I plan to extend it further adding more bone modifiers as time goes on.”

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

“I plan to gradually raise the price after major updates or upon the full release.”

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

“I intend to work closely with players through Steam and the Community Discord Server to address any issues or reasonable feedback. Although I have a pretty solid vision for the final version, I am excited to see what ideas people have for the game.”