Why Early Access?

“We believe Couch Cup has the potential to be the ultimate party game, but its success depends on feedback and ideas from the community. Early Access allows us to refine gameplay, add exciting features, and ensure the experience is as fun, inclusive, and polished as possible. By involving players early, we can make Couch Cup better for everyone, with your help shaping its evolution. Early access also gives us the opportunity to test and scale our servers, so that we can deliver the best networking possible.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate Couch Cup will remain in Early Access for 6 to 12 months, depending on the feedback we receive and the scope of features added during development. This timeframe will allow us to address community input, fix network bugs, add new mini-games, and improve the overall experience.”

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

“The full version of Couch Cup is planned to include:

More mini-games: Expanding the lineup with new, creative gameplay ideas.
Enhanced AI host features: Adding more personalized quips and interactions.
Additional customization options: Unlockable avatar items and accessories.
Improved accessibility: Expanded language support and user-friendly settings.
Polished UI and animations: Smoother, more engaging visuals.
Better connectivity and stability: Optimized online play for larger groups.

While we aim to achieve these goals, community input will shape our priorities and determine the final scope.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Couch Cup is fully playable with:

A functional game loop featuring 12+ mini-games.
Core features like avatar customization and the AI host.
Local and online multiplayer for 3 to 12 players.
A basic progression system with earnable doubloons.

However, some features (like additional mini-games, enhanced visuals, and broader customization options) are still in progress. Players may encounter occasional bugs or areas that need improvement, and your feedback will help us address these.”

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

“No, we plan to keep the price the same as new content and features are added. Purchasing Couch Cup in Early Access supports our development efforts and gives you access to all future updates at no extra cost.”

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

“We want the Couch Cup community to be at the heart of our development process. Here’s how we’ll involve you:

Feedback channels: Share your ideas, bug reports, and suggestions through in-game tools, our Discord server, and Steam forums.
Testing new content: Get early access to experimental updates and let us know how they feel.
Rapid Bug Reports and fixes: Early access community feedback will allow us to quickly discover and patch bugs on a greater scale than our team currently can.”