Why Early Access?

“Island Market Simulator is an exciting project that combines the captivating atmosphere of islands with the simulation world. If we had waited to add all the planned interactive objects, surprise elements, dynamic customer behaviors, various product categories, and special events to our game before releasing the full version, we would have kept our players waiting for a very long time. Early Access allows us to shape the game together with our community, prioritize the most requested features based on feedback, and optimize the gameplay experience with real player data. We want to make Island Market Simulator a better game together with you.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently have a comprehensive content and update plan for approximately 6-9 months. However, this period may extend or shorten based on the feedback we receive from our community. For example, players may request more depth in certain mechanics, new island themes, or seasonal events. Our goal is to deliver a quality full release experience while prioritizing player satisfaction.”

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

“We plan for the full version to expand and deepen the overall gameplay experience. During Early Access, the game will start with a single island map, and we’re exploring the possibility of adding additional maps with different themes such as tropical islands, snowy mountains, desert towns, and coastal villages. Our goal is for each map to introduce new customer types, product demands, and special events, but these plans may evolve based on community feedback and development progres”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game's core mechanics are fully functional: market building, product selling, customer management, and basic island exploration systems are ready. Players can currently set up and manage their own markets, work with different product categories, and play in the first island environment. Before Early Access, we continue to improve character models, UI/UX design, and optimization. We aim to provide an enjoyable and playable experience at launch, followed by regular content updates based on community feedback.”

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

“We don't currently plan to change the price. However, if the Early Access period extends significantly based on community feedback and we add major new features, we may consider reasonably increasing the full release price. Still, our early supporters will always have acquired the game at an advantageous price and will feel they've received more than their money's worth for their contribution.”

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

“We will be in daily communication with our community. Through our Steam forums, Discord server, social media channels, and regular developer logs, we will maintain constant dialogue. We'll share upcoming features, conduct community polls, and actively evaluate suggestions and bug reports. By transparently sharing our development process, we'll ensure that our players feel they have a real impact on the development of Island Market Simulator. This game is yours as much as it is ours!”