Hvorfor tidlig adgang?

“As a solo developer it would be very difficult to provide as much to the game without feedback. The intention behind this game is to take feedback while keeping the vision and state as handcrafted and personal as possible. Early Access allows development to continue in the open, with regular updates informed by real player behavior and feedback rather than assumptions made in isolation. ”

Hvor lang tid vil dette spil være i tidlig adgang?

“ It is planned that Escalate will be receiving regular updates for the next 2-3 years. The exact duration will depend on player feedback and the time needed to fully polish and balance the game’s systems.”

Hvorledes kommer den fulde version til at være anderledes end produktet i tidlig adgang?

“I plan to add an alloy system that will provide new stats for equipment, new enemies and bosses to fight. As well as additional progression systems such as levels, talents, gem sockets, and much more that will require time and community feedback to provide the best experience. By full release I hope to increase the variety and amount building assets as well as the assets in total as well as having a polished state with mod support, allowing the community to continue expanding and experimenting with the game long after official updates conclude. With that being said each implementation is intended to be intentional and guided through player feedback.”

Hvad er den nuværende tilstand for versionen med tidlig adgang?

“Currently the Simulations are only at the beginning "zone" with 3 areas to explore. There are plans for multiple zones and feature unlocks through completing challenges with areas that will unlock key features and new ways to play the game. This is the intention of how progression will be established for future features. The Early Access version includes eight novel core skills and three progression systems, which are unlocked through gameplay after a boss encounter.”

Ændrer spillets pris sig under og efter tidlig adgang?

“Yes. The Early Access version is planned to be offered at a lower price to reflect its in-development state. ”

Hvordan har I tænkt jer at involvere fællesskabet i jeres udviklingsproces?

“Discord will serve as the primary hub for community involvement. Players can discuss the game, provide feedback, and participate in polls to help guide decisions on balance, progression, and feature updates. Player feedback gathered through these channels will directly influence ongoing development and future updates throughout Early Access. Community posts will also be shared on the store page to keep the wider community informed. ”