Wozu Early Access?

„I want to make the ultimate Orienteering and Hiking simulator. I believe previous attempts at this genre struggled because they relied on hand-made maps—everyone wants to run on a cool map, but few have the time to make them. By using procedural generation, I can offer infinite terrain.

As a software and AI developer, I am leveraging modern LLM workflows to build this rapidly, but I need to know if there is an audience sharing my vision before committing to the full scope. I believe the core game is already fun and captures the feeling of the sport, so I am releasing it now to gather feedback while I continue development.“

Wie lange wird dieses Spiel ungefähr den Early Access-Status haben?

„I expect to be in Early Access for 3 to 6 months. While the initial development has been rapid thanks to modern tools, the roadmap for advanced simulation features (hydrology, infrastructure, weather) is significant.“

Wie soll sich die Vollversion von der Early Access-Version unterscheiden?

„I plan to expand the simulation depth and visual fidelity significantly. Key features on the roadmap include:

- Advanced Terrain: Hydrology (rivers/lakes), roads, paths, cliffs, and boulders.
- Infrastructure: Buildings, fences, powerlines, and man-made objects.
- Atmosphere: Time of day, dynamic weather, and improved sound design.
- Social Features: Integrated map sharing, leaderboards (First Run vs Best Run), and ghost replays of other players.
- Technical: Controller support, local split-screen, and larger seamless map borders.“

Was ist der derzeitige Stand der Early Access-Version?

„The core loop is fully functional. You can generate billions of unique maps with IOF-standard contours and 9 different vegetation density layers. You can race Sprint, Middle, or Long distance courses, or create custom challenges. The Replay System is also fully implemented, allowing you to analyze your route choice after every run.

Visually, the game uses standard assets and is functional but basic. Expect the graphical fidelity to improve over time.“

Wird dieses Spiel während und nach Early Access unterschiedlich viel kosten?

„I plan to gradually raise the price as I ship new content and features. I believe the current price reflects the game's state today, offering infinite replayability at an entry-level cost.“

Wie werden Sie versuchen die Community in den Entwicklungsprozess miteinzubeziehen?

„I encourage players to share feedback, map seeds, and bug reports in the Steam Community Hub. I will be active there to discuss which features on the roadmap should be prioritized next.

Hope to hear from you!

/Acoped“