Why Early Access?

“RANDOM SHIT is a co-op horror game built around liminal spaces, and the things that matter most — pacing, how the scares land, and how groups behave in a session — only become clear with real players in real conditions. I am developing this game as a solo developer, and Early Access allows me to build the game around player response. I plan to use feedback received from players to decide which areas of the game to work on, expand, tune, and cut. I am fully committed to continued development, reading feedback, and bringing the game to a full release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“This game will be in Early Access for roughly 18 months. This is an estimate rather than a promise — my solo development timeline will most likely shift, and I'd rather extend Early Access than leave it before the game is ready.”

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

“I plan to expand the game with additional environments beyond the current levels, along with more varied encounters and events within them. I also plan to add more gameplay features, improve multiplayer stability, optimize performance, replace placeholder art with final assets, and improve upon the current user interface. The overall scope will depend on player feedback during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version includes online co-op multiplayer over Steam and four playable environments. Core gameplay and session hosting are functional and playable start to finish.

This is an early build. Some art assets are placeholders and will be replaced, and multiplayer may still have connection issues in some network conditions. Content volume is somewhat limited compared to what I plan for the full version.”

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

“I plan to increase the price gradually as more content and features are added. Players who buy during Early Access will get those updates at no additional cost.”

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

“I plan to read and respond to the Steam discussion forums directly, and to use bug reports and feedback there to prioritize what I work on next. As a solo developer I can act on feedback quickly, and I intend to post updates about what's changed and why.”