Why Early Access?

““The game is already fully playable, balanced, and generally free of bugs. We chose Early Access for a number of reasons. However, we want to add more value before calling it done. We're doing Early Access to indicate that we still intend to add more content to the game.””

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

““We're not sure how long the game will be in Early Access. That said, it's fully playable, low in bugs and balanced now. We're just not sure how much more additional free and paid content we're going to add before calling it done.””

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

““Throughout Island Simulator 2016 Alpha phase of Early Access, gameplay features are prototyped, content is created via the art, animation, and audio teams. Also in Alpha phase of Early Access most islands are not available.””

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

““The game is fully playable, low in bugs, and well-balanced, currently game has survival mechanics, ranged and melee weapons, fully realized enemy AI, several animals, much islands to explore.””

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

““The price may rise after Early Access. We're not sure.””

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

““We regularly interact with our player base on steam. Discussing our plans for the game and even incorporating some suggestions put forward by you, the players.””