Why Early Access?

“We are releasing Blockships into Steam Early Access to help fund development of the full game and to build a kick ass community that can get their teeth into the production process with their feedback informing our direction.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We have a ton of content that we plan to build for Blockships with New Blocks, Arenas, and game modes. Once the set of Blocks Arenas and Modes is finalized we will evaluate and schedule a full release. Currently this is estimated to be around 1 Year.”

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

“The full release will feature gameplay that is very similar to the Early Access versions, with greatly increased content:

• Brand new Block types
  
• Multiple Arenas
  
• AI Enemies
  
• Cool new game modes
  
• Single Player Skirmish mode
  
• Network Multiplayer!

On top of this - A Single player side scrolling puzzle shooter campaign - in the vain of R-Type, Gradius etc. With Epic Bosses and crazy Puzzle Shooter fun.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version is a local multiplayer game (2-4 players) with 4 well balanced basic blocks. Core, Gun, Power, and Engine with which to blow up your buddies. The Game runs on Win, Mac, and Linux. And play's optimally with full controller support.”

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

“This is your chance to get in at the beginning and be part of building something truly badass :) The Early Access price is the same price we plan for the full game (excluding discounts and promotions).”

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

“Our Early Access community are builders of Blockships - we want you guys to help steer design decisions, and shoot for the Blocks you want to create - specifically we choose conversation with our community about the game to help us find the most important features, content and mods to add or make and to make sure Blockships is uncompromisingly fun!”