Why Early Access?

“We chose Early Access to develop Project Z: Fall of Montréal with community input. Player feedback will help us improve combat, exploration, balance, performance, and the overall experience.

We plan to gradually expand the game with new chapters, areas, enemies, and improvements. An online co-op mode is also planned for a later stage of development. It will not be available at the initial Early Access launch and will be added once it is stable enough.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that Project Z: Fall of Montréal will remain in Early Access for approximately 18 to 24 months. This estimate may change based on community feedback, the development of new chapters, and testing of the online co-op mode. Our priority is to release a complete, stable version that stays true to our vision, rather than rushing the release.”

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

“The Early Access version will primarily focus on the initial chapters and core mechanics of survival, exploration, resource gathering, and combat.

For the full release, we plan to expand the story with new chapters and more areas of Montreal to explore. We also intend to add new infected, weapons, items, locations to loot, and further develop the survival, gear upgrade, and shelter systems.

Our goal is also to progressively improve the AI, animations, balance, interface, performance, and accessibility. We plan to explore adding an online co-op mode, depending on test results and development possibilities.

The scope and order of these additions may evolve based on community feedback and the project's needs.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version offers the foundation of a single-player narrative experience. Players can explore an initial section of Montreal, scavenge environments, gather resources, uncover story elements, and face off against the infected.

The core mechanics are functional, but several elements will continue to evolve—specifically animations, AI, combat, the user interface, balancing, sound, and optimization. Consequently, the current content does not yet represent the final experience.

Online cooperative mode is not included in the current version.”

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

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We plan to offer the game at a discounted price at the start of Early Access. The price may then gradually increase as new chapters, environments, features, and improvements are added.

Players who purchase the game during Early Access will retain access to the full version without having to buy it again. Any significant price changes will be announced in advance.”

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

“We want to maintain regular communication with the community through Steam discussions and our Discord server. Players will be able to report issues they encounter and share feedback on combat, exploration, difficulty, balance, and performance.

We also plan to post development updates, outline upcoming steps, and occasionally conduct surveys or playtests. The most relevant feedback will influence our priorities and potential improvements, while remaining true to the overall vision for the game.”