Why Early Access?

“The Winery is a living project, and we believe it will become a much better game as we grow together with our players. Development is still ongoing, and there's a lot we want to explore — how deep the production process can go, what kinds of customer interactions feel most engaging, and how the game evolves as new ideas come in from the community. Early Access lets us put the game in your hands now, gather real feedback, and let that feedback genuinely shape where we take the game next.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect to remain in Early Access for approximately one and a half years, with a full release targeted for early 2028. That said, we can't commit to an exact date beyond this — this is a deliberate choice, as we want the scope and pacing of the full release to stay flexible and responsive to player feedback. As our direction becоmes clearer, we'll share a roadmap with more concrete milestones, and we'll update this timeline if our plans change.”

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

“We're aiming to significantly expand and deepen the production process, introduce new grape varieties that meaningfully broaden what you can produce, add new customer interaction mechanics along with deeper reputation systems, expand winery customization with more equipment and layout options, and introduce a map of wine-selling regions — and this is just part of what we'd like to work on. The final feature set will largely depend on the ideas and suggestions we receive from players along the way. We also plan to add support for more languages as development progresses.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current build is a complete, self-contained (if compact) experience with the following features already implemented:
- Craft wines using a wide range of unlockable recipes.
- Experience seasonal gameplay that influences every stage of production.
- Satisfy customers with distinct tastes and expectations, each looking for their own perfect wine.
- Face random events that can improve — or damage — the quality of your wines.
- Host winery activities, including sommelier visits and winery tours, to grow your business.
- Research technologies and expand your production.
You can already enjoy a full gameplay loop from grape to glass!”

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

“We haven't finalized our pricing plans yet, but we expect the price to increase over time as we add new, high-quality, unique content to the game. Purchasing now is a great way to support development and lock in the current price.”

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

“Player feedback is at the heart of this process for us — how the game makes you feel, what you enjoy, and what you'd like to see improved. We'll be closely following comments, reviews, and suggestions on Steam Discussions, and using them to guide our updates. For us, Early Access is first and foremost an ongoing conversation with players, not just a testing phase.”