Why Early Access?

“We chose the Early Access format to create Silent Woods together with the player community. The survival world requires careful balancing and a variety of game mechanics that are best tuned based on real-life gameplay. We want to get your feedback on key elements of the game: combat, crafting, exploration, and survival mechanics. This will help us create the most engaging and balanced survival experience that will appeal to both hardcore fans of the genre and newcomers.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for approximately 6-12 months. This period will allow us to implement all planned features, polish the gameplay, and introduce quality content based on community feedback. However, we will be releasing major updates every 2-3 months, adding new content and features throughout the Early Access period.”

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

“The full version of Silent Woods will significantly expand the content and functionality of Early Access. We plan to add:

An expanded world map with new biomes and locations to explore
A greater variety of enemies with unique abilities and behavior
Additional boss types with complex mechanics
An expanded crafting system with deeper modification options
New types of weapons and equipment
An improved drone and assistant system
Additional survival mechanics, including more complex weather effects and environmental influences
An expanded story component that reveals the secrets of the world

Our goal is to create a truly deep and complex survival experience that will evolve and improve based on community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version of Silent Woods already offers a full-fledged gameplay with core mechanics:

A functional combat system with a variety of weapon types
Basic crafting and equipment upgrade system
The first large game region with various locations to explore
Several types of basic enemies and 3 unique bosses
Basic survival mechanics, including resource management and resistance to dangerous environments
A drone assistant system with basic functionality
Optimized gameplay without critical errors

The game is already fully playable from start to finish with dozens of hours of gameplay, but we will be expanding and improving all aspects of the game during the early access period.”

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

“We plan to gradually increase the price as we add new content and features to the game. The current price reflects the amount of content in the early version. Players who join us in Early Access will get the best value and all future updates at no additional cost. By purchasing the game now, you support the development and get the full version of the game at a better price.”

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

“Community feedback is of the utmost importance to us. We will actively involve players in the development process through:

Regular surveys about development priorities and desired features
A dedicated section on our Discord server to discuss the game and collect feedback
Weekly development streams showcasing new features
A beta program to test major updates before release
Detailed development reports explaining our decisions and plans
Closely monitoring feedback on the Steam forums and other platforms

We believe that working closely with the community will help us create the best possible survival experience that meets player expectations.”