Pourquoi choisir l'accès anticipé ?

« I've been building this game on my own for few months now, and the core loop is now stable, playable and representative of what the full game aims to be. The core gameplay systems are functional, but they still need real player feedback to reach their full potential.

Early Access lets me test these systems with a wider audience so I can tune pacing, balance and usability before expanding the game further. It also gives me a clearer picture of which features players value most as I continue adding more features.

My goal is to use Early Access to refine the foundation, respond quickly to feedback and build toward a final version that feels cohesive, polished and worth the time players invest in it. »

Pendant combien de temps environ ce jeu sera-t-il en accès anticipé ?

« Likely until mid 2026. »

En quoi la version finale sera-t-elle différente de la version en accès anticipé ?

« For the full version I plan to expand the game with additional mechanics, progression systems and world interactions. This may include things like deeper town relationships, optional challenges, new forms of player progression, or light encounters on the world map.

I expect to iterate based on player feedback during Early Access, so the exact scope and order of updates may change. As the game evolves, I plan to release more levels that highlight the different gameplay systems. »

Quel est l'état actuel de la version en accès anticipé ?

« The main game loop of trading and upgrading towns is implemented. The player can ship goods back and forth, make profits and use those profits to build production buildings in towns or to upgrade their own caravan.
In Early Access, there are two available levels that demo this main gameplay loop. »

Le prix du jeu sera-t-il différent pendant et après l'accès anticipé ?

« Depending on reception, we may set a price for when the game releases out of Early Access. If the game becomes large enough and contains enough high-quality content it may justify setting a price tag.
If you add the game to your library before Early Access ends, you will keep the game for free. »

Comment comptez-vous impliquer la communauté dans le processus de développement ?

« Feedback is always welcome. The game features a bug report button that players can use to get in touch with me regarding feedback. Players are encouraged to report bugs, ask for improvements in balancing and suggest new features and game ideas. »