Why Early Access?

“After nearly three years or 1000 days of development with incredibly limited resources and people we’re ready to bring the community into the fold. By sharing ASTRAL with you now, we aim to gather your feedback and insights to steer our ongoing development in the right direction.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“ASTRAL intends to remain in Early Access until we’re confident it meets our quality standards and delivers a complete experience. Depending on progress, we intend to aim for full release around Q4 2026 / Q1 2027. This remains contingent on community feedback and our velocity in refining gameplay, adding content, and polishing the title.”

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

“ASTRAL Early Access launches with core features: robotic combat in off-world environments. Current single-player scope encompasses foundational mechanics, gunplay, free-for-all mode, and initial maps. Planned roadmap (subject to iteration and community input):

We intend to expand the experience through enhanced environments, new maps with diverse biomes, additional weapons and equipment, enhanced character options, new game-modes, and mechanics to elevate replayability.

We intend to refine controls, visual fidelity, and gameplay flow using player telemetry.

We intend to evolve the title toward a more expansive, immersive, and enriched state, contingent on development velocity and feedback viability.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“ASTRAL Early Access delivers our sci-fi FPS foundation: 5 maps (small/medium/large scale), 20+ weapons with modular attachments (optics, magazines, stocks, grips, muzzles, etc.), and equipment (claymores, frags, stickies). Includes a dedicated firing range for loadout testing/target practice, Free For All game-mode, Basic Enemy AI bots, and level-based progression unlocking the arsenal.”

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

“Most likely, yes. Purchasing ASTRAL during Early Access will offer a lower price point as a thank-you to early supporters. As development progresses and we expand the game’s content and features, we expect the price to reflect that growth. ”

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

“You, the community, are ASTRAL's core. Your gameplay drives us. We need your feedback to optimize mechanics, flow, content, and map design. Directly shaping development. Goal: a polished FPS experience. Submit via dedicated channels (Discord, website, etc.).”