Why Early Access?

“Rotary Knights is being built around turn-based aerial tactics, pilot-life decisions, and a branching First World War career. Early Access will let players influence the systems where hands-on play matters most: combat clarity, mission balance, campaign pacing, squadron management, accessibility, and quality-of-life.

We will use Steam discussions, reviews, player reports, and regular development updates to decide what to refine. The free demo is the only publicly released version today; the broader game remains in development.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our current planning estimate is approximately 12 months after the Early Access launch. This is an estimate rather than a fixed promise: the schedule will depend on player feedback, stability, and the work needed to make the broader campaign ready for 1.0. If that estimate changes, we will explain why in a Steam development update.”

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

“The free demo is the only public playable version today. At Early Access launch, we intend to provide a broader playable build than the demo, then continue developing it toward the full 1914–1918 career.

Work planned for Early Access includes expanding and refining campaign acts and events, aircraft and mission variety, squadron and aerodrome systems, tactical combat balance and AI, accessibility, audio, and Steam platform integration. The exact scope and order may change with testing and community feedback. We will describe shipped content as shipped and future work as planned.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version has not yet been released. The free Steam demo is publicly playable and contains a guided opening career with Fighter, Reconnaissance, and Bomber roles, sortie planning on the Western Front map, turn-based hex combat, and aerodrome decisions about repairs, equipment, training, and squadron life.

The demo also includes 1914 Quick Dogfights, a hunting pair, the three-battle Black Falcon Gauntlet with damage carried between fights, and a separate 1917 Sopwith Camel-versus-Albatros D.III showcase duel.

The broader six-act 1914–1918 career, later aircraft and postings, additional events and missions, and expanded squadron systems remain in development for the full game. Development updates describe the current public demo and work being tested for future builds.”

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

“We plan to launch Early Access at a lower price than the eventual 1.0 release. We may raise the price as substantial content and features are added, and we will announce any price change in advance. Players who buy during Early Access will continue to own the game through its 1.0 release.”

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

“We will use Steam discussions, reviews, and regular development updates to collect feedback and explain changes. We are especially interested in the clarity of the tactical board, mission balance, campaign pacing, accessibility, and quality-of-life.

We plan to publish development updates and patch notes so players can distinguish what is playable now, what is being tested, and what remains planned.”