Why Early Access?

“Project RAZE is being developed by a solo developer, and Early Access provides an opportunity to work closely with the community while expanding the game. The core gameplay systems, progression mechanics, and the first chapter of the story are already complete and playable. Community feedback will help improve balance, difficulty, weapon tuning, quality-of-life features, and future content.

My goal is not to build the game from scratch during Early Access, but to expand and improve an already established foundation together with the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Project RAZE is currently expected to remain in Early Access for approximately 6–12 months. This estimate may change depending on development progress and community feedback, as I would rather take additional time to polish the experience than rush to a full release.”

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

“The Early Access version contains the complete first chapter of the game, with the second chapter planned to be added as development continues.

The full version is planned to include at least two additional chapters, continuing the conflict introduced in Project RAZE. Players can also expect new maps, enemies, bosses, weapons, upgrades, and other content as development progresses.

The exact scope and priorities may evolve alongside community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is fully playable and includes the complete first chapter of Project RAZE.

Players can experience a story campaign featuring 10 handcrafted missions, multiple boss encounters, unlockable weapons and abilities, character upgrades, multiple difficulty levels, global leaderboards, achievements, and replayable content designed to encourage mastery.

The game has already undergone extensive public testing through its demo, and Early Access represents a polished gameplay experience rather than an early prototype.”

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

“The price will remain the same throughout Early Access, allowing players who join early to receive all future updates leading up to the full release. The price is planned to increase once the game leaves Early Access.”

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

“Community feedback is an important part of Project RAZE's development. I regularly communicate with players through the Steam Community Hub, Discord, and social media, where I share updates and collect feedback.

Player suggestions and gameplay data will help guide balancing decisions, quality-of-life improvements, and future development priorities.

To ensure a fair and competitive environment, especially for the global leaderboards, player progression and leaderboard data will be reset when the game leaves Early Access, allowing everyone to begin the full release on equal footing.

As a thank you for supporting the project during its Early Access journey, I also plan to provide exclusive cosmetic rewards and other recognition items for Early Access players.”