Why Early Access?

“Developing games transparently with our community is a key part of how our studio works. We feel really good about our initial release, and we want to keep developing and iterating on key areas of the game with a dedicated community giving us feedback every step of the way. ”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Although it is hard to give a solid date, based on the goals we have, we estimate that the campaign will last around 1 year. We want to work sustainably while leaving enough time to respond to player feedback. ”

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

“We want the full version of the game to contain an entire experiential planetary "arc" that players can play from start to finish. Over the Early Access campaign, we plan to ship monthly updates (some big, some small) that will include new planets, new Regions, new items, new characters, sandbox systems, endgame challenges, and new narrative. These updates will also include standard things like bugfixes, optimization, and additional quality of life upgrades. ”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“STARSEEKER Early access includes a fully playable cross-platform, cross-progression online multiplayer game. Players can embark on Expeditions from the ESS Starseeker to the planet Tephra and engage with a fun action sandbox, while completing hundreds of missions and tasks, earning and crafting dozens of items, progressing through reputation paths, and discovering an ongoing narrative. We want to expand on all of these areas and more during Early Access. ”

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

“Yes, we plan on updating the price once the game leaves Early Access. ”

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

“We cannot wait to engage with you all! You are a crucial part of the process, and we will be listening every step of the way. We know from our previous game that a successful Early Access campaign needs to be a transparent back and forth with our dedicated players. Things might not always be perfect due to the nature of Early Access, but we hope that our honesty and transparency will engender your trust.

We will primarily be interacting with players via Discord, so if you have feedback, ideas, or want to report bugs, join us there. We will also be deploying surveys periodically where we will prompt players to deliver feedback on specific topics or recent updates.

We look forward to seeing you on the ESS Starseeker! ”