Why Early Access?

“We believe Early Access is the perfect platform to involve the community in shaping Forsaken Island. As a survival sim with unique mechanics like the Bonecrafting System and an evolving narrative, player feedback is critical to refining gameplay, balancing difficulty, and ensuring an immersive experience. By inviting players early, we can improve the game’s depth, polish, and overall quality while incorporating community-driven ideas that enhance its uniqueness.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for 9-12 months. This timeline allows us to fully implement planned features, polish existing content, and respond to community feedback effectively.”

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

“The full version of Forsaken Island may feature:

Expanded Content: Additional zones, enemies, and puzzles to deepen exploration and storytelling.
Full Story Integration: A complete narrative with multiple endings based on player choices.
Enhanced Bonecrafting System: More upgrade options and rare relics for greater customization.
Improved Visuals and Audio: Polished environments, animations, and an expanded soundtrack.
Multiplayer Features (Stretch Goal): Potential cooperative survival gameplay, allowing players to explore the island together.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Forsaken Island includes:

Core Gameplay: The Bonecrafting System, crafting mechanics, exploration, and combat are functional and playable.
Initial Zones: Two of the four planned zones are fully implemented: The Shipwreck Coast and The Bonewood Jungle.
Basic Narrative: The opening story and initial lore pieces are included.
Basic Enemy Variety: Several supernatural enemies and environmental hazards are available for combat and navigation challenges.
While the core systems are playable, further content, polish, and balancing will be added throughout Early Access.”

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

“Yes. The Early Access price will be slightly lower than the full release price to reward early adopters for supporting the game’s development. The price will increase as more features and content are added.”

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

“How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?
We will actively engage the community through:

Feedback Forums: Dedicated channels on Steam and Discord for bug reports, feature suggestions, and discussions.
Regular Updates: Transparent development updates showcasing progress, upcoming features, and community-requested changes.”