Why Early Access?

“We’re launching The Junkyard in Early Access because the game is structured into six episodes (a Prologue and five Chapters), which will be released separately as development progresses.

This model also allows us to continue improving the game based on feedback from the community. Players’ opinions and suggestions will be essential for identifying areas for improvement, tweaking mechanics, and refining the experience, helping us deliver a final version that is more polished and aligned with the community’s expectations.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect The Junkyard to remain in Early Access for approximately two to five years, starting from the release of this version.

We plan to end Early Access with the release of the fifth Chapter. At this time, we expect this to happen around 2030, although this timeline may change depending on the game’s development.”

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

“We plan for the full version of The Junkyard to include a Prologue and five Chapters. The Prologue will introduce the story and the game’s core mechanics, while the subsequent chapters will continue the narrative and introduce new features and mechanics.

We also plan to evolve the gameplay direction throughout development. The focus will shift away from an action-oriented experience and toward elements of horror, reducing the importance of combat and action scenes to create an atmosphere of greater tension, fear, and suspense.

In addition, we intend to migrate the project to a different game engine.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The version currently available in Early Access represents an early stage of development and no longer reflects the project’s current direction. It includes mechanics and concepts that were tested by the team but were ultimately discarded and are not expected to be part of the full release.

The game was initially developed in Unity, but we are currently working on migrating to a new game engine. Additionally, the current version focuses more on combat and action sequences, while our intention for future versions is to transform The Junkyard into a more horror-oriented experience, prioritizing tension, atmosphere, and suspense.

Currently, the version includes:

The main map;
Two areas with boss battles;
An item and weapon system;
Three types of enemies on the main map;
A soundtrack and some of the audio assets;
Some of the core mechanics already implemented.

The narrative available in this version also represents an initial concept and does not correspond to the story we plan to tell in future versions of the game.”

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

“Our intention is to keep the price of the game the same, but it is still subject to change”

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

“We are always open to suggestions and feedback from the community, which is fundamental to the development of the game. We've been using social media to do this and we pay a lot of attention to any messages and comments. We'll continue this process of always listening to the community and players, both on social media and on Steam. We'll use all this feedback on the game to improve and balance it according to demands and criticisms. We will always keep the community updated and informed about the game's development through our social networks.”