Why Early Access?

“This project is built around a level of realism and simulation that benefits heavily from real player feedback. Early Access allows us to refine the core experience, especially the physics-driven shot system, bird behavior, and overall game feel, based on how players actually interact with it.

We are aiming to create something unique in the genre, where every detail matters: pellet spread, shell performance, and environmental interaction. Achieving the right balance between realism and enjoyable gameplay requires iteration, testing, and community input.

By joining in Early Access, players will help shape:

Weapon feel and balancing
Bird behavior and AI reactions
Environment design and variety
Progression systems and content expansion

This is not just about adding content, it’s about tuning a simulation to feel right. Early Access gives us the time and feedback needed to reach that level.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe allows us to gather meaningful player feedback, iterate on core systems, and expand content while maintaining a consistent update cycle.”

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

“The full version will build on the Early Access foundation with:

Additional maps and environments
Expanded variety of bird species and behaviors
More weapons and progression options
Improved AI and more dynamic encounters
Polished visuals, audio, and overall performance
Additional features such as achievements, challenges, and deeper progression systems

The goal is to evolve the game from a solid core experience into a more complete and content-rich hunting simulation.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already includes the full core gameplay loop:

Hunting mechanics with working physics and shooting system
Multiple bird types with distinct behaviors
Playable environments
Progression and scoring systems

While fully playable and enjoyable, the game is still being actively developed, with ongoing improvements to balance, content, and overall polish based on player feedback.”

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

“We're not planning on changing the price when we leave early access”

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

“Community feedback is a core part of our development approach. We want players to directly influence how the game evolves.

We plan to involve the community through:

Regular updates and patch notes, sharing what’s being improved and added
Player feedback collection via Steam forums and discussions
Balancing decisions based on real player experience and data
Community-driven suggestions for new features, environments, and gameplay improvements
Bug reporting and testing, helping us refine performance and stability

Our goal is to build the game with the community, not just for them, shaping the experience based on what players enjoy and where they want it to go.”