Why Early Access?

“Ocean Cargo Manager combines dynamic markets, global route planning, fleet management, operating costs, maintenance, and long-term business decisions. Early Access gives us the opportunity to balance these interconnected systems together with players and improve their clarity and usability. Community feedback will help us add depth without making the game unnecessarily difficult to understand.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect Ocean Cargo Manager to remain in Early Access for approximately 12 to 18 months. This estimate may change depending on player feedback, development progress, and the scope of improvements made during Early Access. The quality and stability of the game will determine when it is ready for version 1.0.”

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

“The full version is planned to expand and further deepen the existing economic simulation. Areas currently under consideration include richer market dynamics, additional contracts and events, more interaction with ports and competing shipping companies, and further fleet-management options. The user interface will also continue to evolve visually during Early Access to present information more clearly, make workflows more intuitive, and create a more polished overall experience. The exact scope will evolve during development, and not every idea currently being considered can be guaranteed.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version contains a playable single-player core. Players can establish their own shipping company, purchase and manage cargo vessels, trade 36 commodities between 124 ports, plan global routes, monitor their finances, and maintain or repair their fleet. Four ship classes are currently available. Save games and user interfaces in German, English, and Spanish are supported. The user interface is functional, but its visual design and usability will continue to improve during Early Access. Balancing, graphics, and individual gameplay systems may also change during development. Players may still encounter bugs or incomplete areas.”

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

“We currently expect the price to increase when Ocean Cargo Manager leaves Early Access, reflecting the additional content, improvements, and greater level of polish added during development. Any planned price changes will be announced in advance.”

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

“We plan to collect feedback through the Steam Community Hub, structured player surveys, and regular development updates. Bug reports, balancing observations, usability issues, and suggestions concerning the economic simulation will be evaluated according to their frequency and impact. Important changes and development progress will be communicated through regular update notes and development posts.”