Why Early Access?

“By launching The Great Tribes in Early Access, we're giving you a chance to be more than just a spectator, you can directly influence the game's evolution. We're a tight-knit team of strategy enthusiasts, and your input will be crucial in helping us perfect every aspect of the game. Jump in whenever you're ready and to make sure you don't miss the official launch! Add The Great Tribes to your wishlist and hit follow. This way, you'll always be first to know about new developments!
This way, you'll always be first to know about new developments!

Thanks to your support, we can fully realize our vision and bring you a refined, feature-length game in record time.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“At least two years. If the community supports us, we'll expand the team and accelerate development without compromising quality.”

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

“We plan to include in full version:
• Six game eras
• Six starting races
• Unique music for all six races and six eras
• Unique buildings for all six races and six game eras
• Expanded diplomacy system
• Improved AI system for more realistic interactions
• Full multiplayer support
• Map and scenario editor

After release we plan to add:
• New races and biomes to expand game world diversity
• Additional gameplay mechanics: detailed battles, orbital combat, AI difficulty levels, quest events
• Scenarios and missions to make the game even richer: a detailed map of Earth, maps and scenarios of significant historical events
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Our game is being developed on our own engine and currently includes:
• Basic 4X strategy mechanics: explore, expand, exploit, exterminate
• Unique map generator
• Dynamic world with changing ecology and climate
• Character generator
• Indirect control and task delegation system
• Core AI that plays by the same rules as the player

Development tree including science, religion and political systems:
• Development tree including science, religion and political systems
• Trade and economy
• Basic diplomacy system for the primitive era
• Six unique races with their own buildings and units for this era”

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

“Yes, the game's price may increase after leaving Early Access. We want to reward our early supporters, so those who purchase the game during Early Access and participate in its development will get it at a lower price.”

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

“We actively engage with our community through Steam:
• Growing our community on the platform and interacting with our target audience
• Forums: Regularly reading player feedback and suggestions
• Social media: Sharing updates, announcements, and collecting feedback
• Testing: Inviting active players to test new features and mechanics
• Polls and votes: Conducting surveys to determine which features and improvements are most desired

Welcome to our cozy community.”