Why Early Access?

“Crazy Soccer Manager is being developed by a single developer with comprehensive AI support. Through Early Access, I want to continue improving the game together with the community.

Feedback on game balance, tactics, player development, superstars, and the animated live matches is especially important to me. Early Access allows me to identify bugs more quickly, refine existing systems, and evaluate new ideas based on real-world gameplay experiences.

The game shouldn’t be completed behind closed doors. Players should be able to actively help turn Crazy Soccer Manager into a game that’s both entertaining and stable in the long run.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I currently expect Crazy Soccer Manager to remain in Early Access for approximately 12–18 months. However, this is only an estimate, and there is currently no firm release date for the full version. As a solo developer, I don’t want to promise a release date that I might not be able to meet later on.

Crazy Soccer Manager will remain in Early Access until the existing game systems are running stably, the core content is sufficiently extensive, and the game offers a complete and balanced gaming experience.

The exact duration will depend, among other things, on feedback from the community, the scope of necessary revisions, and the further development of the animated live matches.”

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

“The full version is intended to offer a significantly more comprehensive, stable, and better-balanced gaming experience. During Early Access, I’d like to focus in particular on further improving the game’s physics, player development, tactical options, and animated live matches.

Among other things, the goal is to include more varied game scenes, additional humorous live-ticker texts, a wider selection of special super talents, better game balance, and more variety across multiple seasons. The user interface, usability, performance, and stability will also be continuously optimized.

Which additions will ultimately be included in the full version will depend on feedback from the community and the experiences gained during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version already provides the playable foundation for a manager's career. Players take over a club in the 3rd Division, assemble their team, determine the lineup and tactics, and guide their club through the current season.

Features include player and team management, league matches, standings, and results, as well as an animated live match with a live score ticker. Goals, scoring chances, passes, tackles, and other game situations are displayed based on the game’s simulation engine.

The game is still very much in development. In particular, the live scenes—their variety and synchronization—as well as game balance, user guidance, and technical stability are still being refined. Bugs, unfinished areas, and changes to existing systems are to be expected during Early Access.

Crazy Soccer Manager is already playable, but it does not yet have the scope or polish of the planned full version.”

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

“Yes. At the start of Early Access, i plan to offer a significantly reduced introductory price to reward early supporters for their trust in the game, which is still in development.

As the game expands, gameplay balance improves, and development progresses, the regular price may be adjusted gradually over the course of Early Access. A higher price is expected for the final full version. Any changes will be communicated in a timely and transparent manner.”

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

“As a solo developer, direct feedback from the community is especially important to me. Feedback should be submitted via the Steam Community Hub, discussions, reviews, and structured bug reports.

Feedback regarding game balance, tactical options, player progression, super talents, the live scoreboard, and animated live matches is particularly helpful. Requests and suggestions will be reviewed and may influence the priorities for future development.

Through updates, changelogs, and development posts, I’d like to regularly show what we’ve been working on and which pieces of feedback we’ve already been able to incorporate. Not every idea can be implemented, but constructive feedback should be transparently incorporated into the development process.”