Why Early Access?

“JNZ: Anchor Archetype is a huge undertaking which we have so far been self-funding. We've been able to create a solid and sexy experience that can stand on it's own and we want to share what we've made with fans while we complete the finishing touches.

We believe that allowing our audience to be able to play the game and provide feedback will help us refine the experience that we've created in order to better shape the final product into something that the audience will truly love. Game development is an iterative process, and by taking our game into Early Access, we are able to involve the audience in this process.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We hope to leave early access by Q3 of 2025”

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

“We are looking to wrap up what is left of the story, in addition to bringing additional quality of life changes based on user feedback. Once the main story is complete, we hope to add additional side story content post-launch which will flesh out characters and parts of the world we did not get to work on during the completion of the main plot.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The main narrative is not complete, but mechanically all of the planned game systems are completed, such as the city map which lets you go to different locations, a number of minigames which let you improve your stats, and the relationship system where you can gift presents to improve your bond with various characters.”

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

“We are not currently expecting to raise the price once we leave Early Access, so the new price will better reflect the new content that will be added during the Early Access period.”

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

“We have been active in our communities and also have routinely held polls which allow fans to vote on the kind of content they would like to see. We will be paying attention to and interacting with the Steam community discussion forums, but are mainly active on our Discord.”