Miksi Early Access?

Abyssal Trench is a solo-developed passion project, and Early Access allows me to gather valuable feedback from the community to shape the final game. Horror is deeply personal—what scares one player may not affect another. By involving players early, I can fine-tune the pacing, improve scares, and refine gameplay mechanics based on real experiences.

Early Access also allows me to test performance and stability across a wide range of systems, which is especially important for an open underwater world.

Miten kauan peli tulee arviolta olemaan Early Access -vaiheessa?

I plan to stay in Early Access for 6 to 12 months, depending on player feedback, feature polish, and bug reports. My focus is on building something atmospheric, terrifying, and stable—without rushing the final version.

Millä tavoin lopullinen versio tulee eroamaan Early Access -versiosta?

Polished gameplay and optimized performance

Expanded exploration zones and events

Additional dream sequences and hallucinations

Final voiceovers, audio logs, and environmental storytelling

New threats and encounters deeper in the trench

Multiple endings depending on player choices and exploration

Mikä on Early Access -version tila tällä hetkellä?

Core gameplay loop (exploration, survival, mech movement)

A fully playable map with three major drilling sites

Intro narrative, audio logs, and mech systems

Dynamic horror elements and sound design

One complete ending

Muuttuuko pelin hinta Early Access -vaiheen jälkeen?

Yes. The game will be available at a lower price during Early Access, and will increase slightly when the full version launches to reflect the added content and polish.

Miten yhteisö otetaan mukaan kehitysprosessiin?

Player feedback is everything. I’ll be actively listening to the Steam forums and community discussions to improve mechanics, identify bugs, and balance difficulty. Horror works best when shaped by those experiencing it—and I want players to be part of that process.