Why Early Access?

“We want players to be involved in the continuous development of the game. Many gameplay mechanics have to balance and interact for a society-sim to work. Following a holistic development model means parts of the game will still be in prototype mode. Early Access will help us to keep developing the feature stack while still providing a playable experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“2-3 years.”

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

“Full AI Rival states. Better character animations. Framerate optimization for intensive late-game scenes. Better balance and winning conditions. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The early access version has settlement growth with zoning and 10-15 unique player-placed buildings. Players are able to pick an initial territory and establish patrol routes to population centers. You can then grow territory with more patrols but face setbacks such as rival warlord patrols and seasons with droughts and floods. Optimize zoning, building placement, and resource development to continue growing and facing challenges from the map.”

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

“Yes, price should gradually rise as we ship new content.”

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

“Community input will heavily influence which features are selected and which features have more depth.”