Why Early Access?

“We're releasing Dataclysm in Early Access to gather player feedback on core gameplay mechanics and balancing while we plan to develop additional maps, character customization options, and multiplayer features. We hope player input can help guide the development of this tech-themed artillery game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Since Dataclysm is a hobby project developed in our spare time, we anticipate it may remain in Early Access for approximately 12-18 months. This longer timeline reflects our part-time development capacity. We plan to implement features and address community feedback as development progresses. While we aim to provide updates throughout this period, our priority is focusing on quality rather than rushing to meet arbitrary deadlines.”

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

“We plan to work on additional features during Early Access, which may include online multiplayer, more characters, maps, weapons, customization options, leaderboards, and additional game modes. Community feedback will help us prioritize which features to focus on.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version features the complete core gameplay with turn-based artillery combat, destructible terrain, 5 character skins, and 15 tech-themed projectiles. Currently includes local 2-player battles with controller support on all platforms.”

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

“We don't plan to change the price when we leave early access.”

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

“Your feedback will shape the future of Dataclysm! We're involving the community through:

• Regular development updates on our Steam page
  
• Direct communication via the contact form on our website for feature suggestions and feedback
  
• Public beta testing for major updates through Steam's beta branch system
  
• Community-driven balance changes based on player input
  
• Transparent bug tracking and fix prioritization

We highly value your input! Visit our website and use the contact form to share your ideas, bug reports, and gameplay experiences. Your feedback will directly help guide Dataclysm's evolution from Early Access to full release.”