Why Early Access?

“We want to bring the Radar Identified experience to Tower and Approach with the help of the people who enjoy controlling traffic. Early Access gives players a chance to influence how the controls, aircraft behaviour and airport operations develop. Our first priority is to refine Approach sequencing and controller workflows, alongside continued work on Tower and Ground. Feedback from both experienced controllers and newcomers helps us find the right balance between believable operations and accessible gameplay.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Our initial planning estimate is around 6–12 months from the Early Access launch. This is an estimate, not a fixed release date. The timing may change as we evaluate player feedback, performance and the scope of the remaining work. We plan to share updates as that picture becomes clearer.”

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

“We plan to build on the existing five-airport foundation with more varied traffic situations, deeper Approach and Tower workflows, and clearer training and guidance. We also aim to improve arrival sequencing, aircraft and ground-vehicle behaviour, voice recognition, interface customization, performance and airport visuals. Community feedback is intended to help shape which additions receive priority. These are development goals; the scope and individual features may change during Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version includes playable Approach and combined Tower/Ground sessions at Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Bremen, San Diego and San Francisco. Approach includes heading, altitude, speed and vertical-speed control, game-adapted SID/STAR routes and ILS arrivals. Tower/Ground includes pushback, taxi routing, runway operations, flight strips, radar tools and 3D tower views. Mouse, keyboard and voice controls are available, together with day/night and weather conditions. The game is still in development: bugs and rough edges remain, particularly in traffic behaviour, voice recognition, 3D performance and visual presentation.”

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

“We currently plan to gradually raise the price as substantial content and improvements are added, so the full version may cost more than the initial Early Access version. The timing and size of any increases have not been set. We plan to communicate price changes in advance.”

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

“We plan to gather bug reports, gameplay suggestions and usability feedback through Steam Discussions and our Discord community. Player feedback has already helped us revise Approach controls, radar tags and procedure handling. We intend to continue using that feedback to prioritize work, share progress through changelogs and development updates, and seek input on proposed changes. Both practical ATC knowledge and the experience of players learning the game are valuable to us.”