Why Early Access?

“Anomaly Island is a large-scale atmospheric horror project being developed by a single developer. Early Access allows me to release the game in stages while ensuring each biome, enemy type, system, and narrative layer receives proper testing and improvement. Because the island evolves through multiple environments and mechanics, player feedback is essential for refining pacing, combat, performance, and overall balance.

Early Access gives the community a chance to help shape the direction of the game while allowing me to continue building content at a steady, transparent pace. It ensures that each update meaningfully improves the experience rather than rushing the full release before the island is ready.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“since everything i do is while self learning and self improving i don't quit yet have an estimate on how long will the game be in early access.
my safest answer is about 6 months”

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

“i plan the full version to evolve the game from a single narrative open world exploration game with psychological horror elements into a immersive open world survival game with new and improved upgrade and resource collection system”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Anomaly Island includes the full introductory experience and the complete starting Zone, a first major biome of the game. Players can witness the peaceful starting area before delving into the anomaly where they explore the forest surrounding the starting cabin, several Points of Interest, and the hostile regions of a SPIDER ZONE.

This version features:
• First-person exploration and survival systems
• Base template enemy AI for spider creatures, with plans of adding climbing and ambush behavior
• Core combat mechanics (melee and ranged)
• Environmental storytelling and atmospheric world design
• The first POIs, including the large multi-floor wooden mansion
• Visual and audio ambience, menus, and UI systems
• Early traps, hazards, and anomaly effects
• Save/load functionality

This build represents the opening chapter of the game, with more biomes, enemies, POIs, and story content planned throughout Early Access.”

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

“the game and early access will be priced the same.
however i do plan on a large expansion (DLC) in the future that will likely be priced as addition to the game original price.”

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

“I plan on opening a dedicated server for supporters and players to come together discuss among themselves and with me on improvements, changes, and future updates as a community.”