Why Early Access?

“Mall Rivals is playable and fun but it's not finished. We want to shape the future of the game together with players, not alone. Your feedback guides not just bug fixes, but new systems, balancing, and content priorities.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We're planning to finish everything by Q3 2026.”

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

“Early Access Launch:
The core gameplay loop is ready. Open stores, stock shelves, set prices, hire staff. Compete with rivals in the same mall. Multiplayer is active solo or team. Systems like Sabotage, Shady Dealer, and Mall Cop are in the game.
Future Updates:

New store types and product categories
Advanced rivalry and sabotage mechanics
Additional events, scenarios, and surprise systems
Performance improvements and balance updates

Full Release:

All planned content and systems
Deeper NPC interactions
Community-voted and most-requested features

The roadmap isn't set in stone. Player feedback directly shapes what comes first and what gets added. We're building this together.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Playable and fun. The core loop works: open stores, sell products, manage your team, fight your rivals. Make risky deals with the Shady Dealer. Avoid the Mall Cop. Multiplayer is active. ”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features.”

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

“Discord is open. Suggestions, bug reports, discussions it's all there. Players talk, we listen. Big decisions are shared with the community.
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