Why Early Access?

“Project President is an in-depth political simulator with plenty of room to grow. Politics is a social science, and players’ different perspectives can make a real contribution to its development. Early Access allows me to hear about those experiences, see how the systems work in the hands of the community, and improve the game alongside people who enjoy this genre.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I currently expect Project President to leave Early Access in the first quarter of 2027. The game is developed primarily by one person, and I work on it every day. This is an estimate: the timing may change depending on the issues that arise, what the game needs, and what we learn during Early Access.”

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

“I plan to expand the range of laws and government actions, and explore more of the challenges facing the modern world, both at home and abroad.

One of my main goals is to strengthen the connection between domestic and foreign policy: decisions at home should have international consequences, while events abroad should affect how you govern. I want both to feel like parts of the same administration, sharing resources, priorities, and consequences.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version lets you choose a country, create a president, appoint a cabinet, and run a government. It includes budgets, taxation, the economy, public services, legislative negotiations, elections, the media, and diplomatic relations.

The current content includes 199 playable countries and entities, a catalog of 450 laws, over 600 events, and 100 situations that can develop during a playthrough. Scenarios have different starting conditions, although they share a simulation engine and do not reproduce every detail of each country’s political system.

The core game is already playable. I am continuing to improve simulation balance, interface clarity, and stability, while expanding the available content.”

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

“Yes. I intend to raise the price gradually as more features and content are added, including as the game approaches its full release.

My ambition is for Project President to become a leading political simulator. Personally, I feel this genre has been underserved, and there is still a lot of room to explore it. Changes to the price will reflect the growth of the game.”

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

“Through surveys, the forums, and regular communication about the game’s progress. I want players to report problems, suggest laws and government actions, share stories from their playthroughs, and take part in discussions about simulation balance.

Because this is a political and social simulation, the community’s different perspectives are especially valuable. They will help me spot things I may have overlooked and decide which areas need the most attention during development.”