Why Early Access?

“Scavenger Project is developed by one person with help of a small but passionate team. Due to our limited resources, development takes more time compared to larger studios. We've chosen to build a solid foundation first and gradually expand upon it with thoughtful updates.

Early Access provides us with an opportunity to share this foundation with players, gather valuable feedback, and shape the game's evolution with community input. Your experiences, suggestions, and observations will help guide future development.

Our goal is to work closely with the community to improve and deepen the experience together, step by step.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We do not plan to keep the game in Early Access for too long. Based on our current roadmap, we estimate that the game will remain in Early Access for roughly 6 to 12 months.

However, the exact duration depends on how far we take the game's content and features. We aim to transition to a full release when the core systems are polished and the game reaches the level of depth and quality we envision. We prefer a flexible and quality-driven timeline over setting a fixed date.”

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

“We aim to expand upon the foundation set in Early Access by potentially adding more content, increasing gameplay variety, continuing the story, and deepening the overall experience.

We are exploring the possibility of adding features such as new missions, branching storylines, more diverse environments, random encounters, and character progression enhancements based on development feasibility and player feedback.

What players experience during and between missions in Early Access may evolve over time, depending on how the project progresses and the community’s input.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At launch, the Early Access version is expected to offer a few hours of gameplay, depending on player choices and exploration style.

It currently includes the core gameplay loop: base setup, mission planning, exploration, anomaly recovery, light narrative progression, and gear progression.

Our goal is to provide a well-rounded and satisfying experience from day one not just a demo, but a meaningful first step into the game's world. While it may not represent the final scope of the game, the Early Access version is designed to be enjoyable and replayable in its current state.”

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

“We plan to keep the game affordable and accessible during Early Access to encourage more players to join us early.
There may be a slight price increase after the full release to reflect the added content and improvements, but no final decision has been made yet.”

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

“The core purpose of Early Access is to work closely with our community.

We plan to use player feedback to:
– Fix bugs more efficiently
– Improve gameplay systems and mission structures
– Refine narrative progression and world-building
– Explore new ideas based on community suggestions

We will stay in active communication through our Steam Community hub, Discord server, and social media.
Players can expect regular updates, dev logs, and occasional surveys to share their opinions and help guide future development.”