Why Early Access?

“Early Access allows us to develop the game in close collaboration with the community. Empire of Vice: Chicago relies heavily on player choices, balance, and event variety, and player feedback is essential to refine these systems. Early Access gives us the time and flexibility needed to improve content, fix issues, and expand the experience before the full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Empire of Vice: Chicago to remain in Early Access for approximately 3 to 6 months. This period will allow us to add content, improve balance, and refine the narrative and strategic systems based on community feedback.”

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

“The final version of Empire of Vice: Chicago is expected to offer a more polished and better-balanced experience. We plan to improve the overall game balance based on player feedback, as well as introduce new systems and new “actions” to expand strategic possibilities.
We also plan to add more narrative events, scenarios, and playable characters to further deepen the world and enhance replayability, while staying true to the game’s core vision and mechanics.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version of Empire of Vice: Chicago offers a playable and cohesive experience that represents the core of the game. It includes one complete scenario, corresponding to the game’s base experience, as well as three starting characters, each providing a different playstyle and initial setup.
The core strategy, management, and narrative mechanics are already implemented, and this version serves as a foundation upon which content and systems will be gradually expanded and improved.”

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

“Yes, the price of the game is expected to change. We plan to increase the price as new content is added and the overall experience is expanded.
The initial Early Access price is intentionally more affordable in order to reward players who support the development and help us improve the game during this phase.”

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

“We plan to involve the community primarily by gathering player feedback and engaging directly with them through the Steam forums. Player suggestions, discussions, and reports will help us identify priorities, improve balance, and refine existing mechanics.
Early Access is first and foremost a space for exchange, where players can actively take part in the game’s evolution.”