Why Early Access?

“We want to develop The Black Ice project together with you. At this stage, it is very important for us to get feedback from the players.
In a year and a half of work, we have created a solid foundation for the project. But, we always have room to grow. Thank you for being with us.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Presumably 1 - 1.5 years.”

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

“The full version plans for The Black Ice will be significantly expanded in all key areas:
- Plot and world: we will complete the main story arc, add new locations, characters, revealing the history of the universe.
- Gameplay: the combat system will be improved, new types of interaction with the environment and new AI of opponents will be added, new bosses and types of enemies will appear.
- Technical improvements: performance optimization, support for new languages, improved stability on different PC configurations.
- Atmosphere and immersiveness: complete redesign of the sound design system, adding physics of bodies and objects, physics of destruction.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, there are about 3-4 hours of gameplay in Early Access. We have implemented key mechanics: an inventory management system, exploration and interaction with the environment, and a basic combat/stealth system. At this stage, the game visually and sonically conveys the atmosphere we have conceived — a horror in the style of a science station cut off from the world.”

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

“Yes, the price will be higher. This is justified by the fact that a large amount of new content will be added to the game, which will give you a new gaming experience, and for us it will increase the cost of developing the project.”

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

“We actively lead communities: VK, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube and others. We regularly collect feedback and finalize the project to meet the requests and suggestions of players who bought the game in early access.
We also constantly watch streams of our game and almost always come in to chat with players in real time.”