Why Early Access?

“Crime Union is a strategy and management game built around multiple interconnected systems, including territory control, agent management, law enforcement pressure (Heat), illicit finances, rival organizations, and supply chains.

We are using Early Access to observe how these systems behave under real player strategies and decision-making. This process helps us identify balance issues, pacing problems, and unintended interactions that are difficult to fully predict without a live player base. Early Access allows us to refine the core experience while the game is actively played.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Crime Union is currently expected to remain in Early Access for approximately 6–9 months.

This timeframe is an estimate and may change depending on development needs, technical considerations, and feedback gathered during Early Access. The goal during this period is to improve stability, balance, usability, and long-term pacing rather than to rapidly add large, untested systems.”

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

“The Early Access version of Crime Union includes the game’s core systems and primary gameplay loop.
The full version is intended to further develop and refine these foundations.

Areas that may see expansion or improvement over time include:

Additional depth for mid- and late-game progression

Further iteration on rival organizations and global pressure mechanics

Additional tuning options for agent management, economy, and Heat systems

User interface clarity, visual feedback, and overall presentation polish

These plans reflect current development intentions and may evolve as the game and community feedback develop.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of Crime Union is playable and stable.

Players can currently:

Expand operations across a global map

Recruit, manage, and permanently lose agents

Generate and manage both legitimate and illicit income

Navigate law enforcement pressure through the Heat system

Compete with rival criminal organizations for regional control

Establish production, storage, and shipment-based supply chains

The game does not aim to present a finalized endgame structure at this stage, but the available systems are designed to support extended play sessions and strategic decision-making.”

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

“We plan to gradually raise the price as we ship new content and features”

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

“Community feedback is an important part of Crime Union’s development process.

Player input will be primarily gathered through:

Steam user reviews

Community discussion forums

Feedback will be used to help identify balance concerns, pacing issues, usability problems, and areas where systems may benefit from further iteration. This information helps guide development priorities during Early Access.”