Why Early Access?

“Love Bird is an ambitious leap into a new, experimental type of interactive storytelling—an unscripted, voice-driven, AI-powered simulation powered by dynamic character behavior. It’s a living performance shaped by what you say, how you behave, and who’s watching. That means we need real players to test the boundaries: to break the rules, test the limits, and show us what works (and what doesn’t).

Early Access gives us a rare chance to build this world with you, not just for you. Player choices, feedback, and chaos will help us refine the mechanics, deepen the drama, and expand the world. No reality show is complete without an audience, and Love Bird is no exception.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Love Bird to remain in Early Access for 12 to 24 months. This isn’t just a game—it’s a constantly evolving world with layered characters, unfolding storylines, and systems that thrive on player unpredictability. Giving it time allows us to experiment, expand, and collaborate with the community as we shape this new format of interactive entertainment. We’re not rushing toward a finish line—we’re building something meant to surprise us along the way.”

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

“We plan for the Early Access launch to include all core mechanics, as well as the full first episode of Love Bird, introducing players to the mansion, the contestants, and the fundamental systems that drive the show: dynamic relationship tracking, real-time audience metrics, producer manipulation, confessional insights, and voice-based, unscripted conversations with emotionally responsive characters.

Throughout Early Access, we plan to roll out the remaining four episodes of Season 1. Each episode will bring new challenges, cast dynamics, and story arcs that build on your prior choices. Your relationships will evolve (or unravel), your reputation will follow you, and the pressure from the producers will intensify, until you've eliminated all but one contestant. With each episode, the story gets messier, the stakes rise, and the world opens up. This is a narrative that remembers everything—and pays attention to how you play it.

Once Season 1 is complete, we plan to exit Early Access with a polished, feature-rich experience. But we don’t see that as the finish line. Love Bird is built as a platform for ongoing storytelling. Future plans include:

New Seasons: Dozens of additional contestants with new personalities, backstories, and secrets to uncover or weaponize.

Multiplayer Modes: Optional co-op and competitive play, where you and friends can enter the same season, or compete against each other for fame, love, and screen time.

New Locations: Hidden rooms, producer backlots, and new off-camera spaces to explore—each exploring love, fame, and identity from fresh angles.

Community-Driven Features: Based on player feedback, we’ll iterate on systems, improve voice AI performance, and add new tools for influencing the show.

Mod and Customization Support: We plan to ship features that let players make the world their own, including creating their own characters, customizing their avatars, or rewriting the rules of the show entirely.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Love Bird is already playable, featuring the complete first episode of the show with functional core mechanics including dynamic relationships, voice-driven interactions, unscripted character behavior, and real-time feedback from producers and fans. You can flirt, fight, get eliminated—or take over the whole show.

It’s already funny, weird, and emotionally surprising—but it’s also raw in the best way. Expect the occasional glitch, chaotic AI moments, and unexpected character behavior. Yet in a world built to satirize manufactured emotion and media manipulation, the cracks in the surface are part of the charm. If reality TV is always a little fake, Love Bird wears its artificiality with pride.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as new episodes of Love Bird are released. Early Access will launch at a lower price to reward early supporters and reflect the game’s in-progress state. As each new episode drops and the experience expands—more content, more drama, more replayability—the price will increase accordingly.

By the time Season 1 is complete, the full release will reflect the added depth and scope of the game. All future updates during Early Access will be included for players who join early.”

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

“Love Bird is built to be unpredictable, emotional, and a little chaotic—and we want the community to help shape it. During Early Access, we’ll be gathering feedback through Discord, Steam forums, and social media to refine character behavior, story pacing, and game balance. We’ll run surveys, host playtests, and keep an open line for players to report bugs, pitch ideas, or share wild moments that emerged during gameplay. The game’s systems are designed to react to how you play, and we see players not just as testers, but as collaborators helping us push this experimental format forward. From mechanic tweaks to future character designs, your input will directly influence where Love Bird goes next.”