Why Early Access?

“We're choosing Early Access for Dead Man's Drive because we want to build this game alongside our community. By releasing in Early Access, we can gather your feedback, identify what works and what doesn’t, and refine the game to meet your expectations. This approach allows us to iterate on features, fix bugs, and add content based on real player experiences, ensuring the final version is something we’re all proud of.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We’re planning for Dead Man's Drive to be in Early Access for about 6 to 12 months. This timeline gives us enough time to implement community feedback, polish the core mechanics, and add new features we have in the pipeline.”

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

“The Early Access version of Dead Man's Drive will include the core gameplay loop, a selection of levels, and some of the key mechanics we’ve been working on. For the full version, we plan to expand the game significantly by adding more levels, introducing new enemy types, and enhancing the story with additional narrative elements. We’re also looking to implement more customization options for players, improve the visuals and audio, and add a few surprise features we think you’ll love.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Right now, the Early Access version of Dead Man's Drive is in a playable state with the core mechanics fully functional. You can expect to experience the main gameplay loop, a handful of levels, and some of the enemy encounters we’ve designed. That said, it’s still a work in progress—there might be some bugs, and certain features (like additional levels or polish on the UI) are still being developed.”

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

“During Early Access, Dead Man's Drive will be offered at an introductory rate that we feel aligns with the game’s current development stage and acknowledges the support of our early players. After the Early Access phase ends and the full version launches, we intend to adjust the price upward to reflect the expanded content, enhancements, and features added throughout the development process.”

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

“We’ll be actively engaging with you on Discord and social media, to hear your thoughts and ideas. We’ll be posting regular updates about our progress, including dev logs and patch notes, and we’ll be asking for your feedback on specific features through polls and discussions. If there’s a bug or a feature you’d like to see, we want to hear about it! We’re also considering hosting live streams or Q&A sessions to connect with you directly.”