Why Early Access?

“Cybernetic Strategy is entering Early Access so I can develop the game alongside its community. As an auto battler, many of the most important design decisions come from seeing how players interact with units, traits, game modes, and each other over time. Player feedback during Early Access will help shape balance, unit and trait designs, game modes, social features, and the overall direction of the game as it develops toward full release. Early access is essentially to see if things need to be reworked or changed completely if players dont like them along to continue developing the Ballot mechanic to find out what players want to see from that.
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Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“3-6 Months”

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

“The full version is planned to expand on the Early Access version based heavily on community feedback. This may include new and reworked units and traits, further development of the 1-on-1 and 8-player experiences, expanded social features, additional cosmetics such as arenas and avatars, and improvements to onboarding and the overall player experience. Balance, systems, and content may change substantially throughout Early Access as I learn what players enjoy and where the game can improve. I also plan to continue expanding the game's SFX, VFX, and presentation as development progresses.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version provides a playable foundation of Cybernetic Strategy's essential core experience, with its existing roster of units, traits, items, and combat systems available to players. The game is still in active development, with the main set mechanic being the thing needing the most development so then players should expect balance changes, reworks, additions to existing systems, and changes to content based on feedback throughout Early Access. Some units and systems are also still receiving additional SFX, VFX, UI, and presentation work which can totally be subject to change”

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

“N/A, game is Free to Play”

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

“Basically the community feedback will be a major part of Cybernetic Strategy's development throughout Early Access because I plan to actively collect feedback on unit and trait design, balance, game modes, onboarding, and new features through Steam discussions and community channels. Balance and content updates will be informed by both player feedback and gameplay data, and larger systems may be adjusted or reworked based on how the community interacts with them. I also want Early Access players to help shape which areas of the game and future content receive the most development attention.
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