Why Early Access?

“The simulation core, factory systems, 12 planet types, ship building and the main story are playable today. We want a cycle of updates driven by player feedback on balance, midgame pacing and co-op before we call it 1.0. Simulation-heavy games live and die by the edge cases players find, and Early Access is the honest way to find them together.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately 12 months. We would rather extend this than ship an unfinished 1.0.”

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

“We plan to add more machines and logistics (vertical belts, advanced signal blocks), more story chapters, more biome events, additional planets and post-rocket endgame content. We also plan more polish: balance passes, performance work and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Fully playable from crash landing to building a rocket and interplanetary travel. The cell simulation (heat, gases, fluids, fire, radiation), factory automation, research tree, ship building, story cutscenes, single-player and online co-op are all in and working. Available in English and Polish. Expect some rough edges and balance changes between updates.”

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

“We plan to moderately raise the price at 1.0. Early Access players pay less for getting in early and helping us shape the game.”

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

“Steam discussions and our forum at reascend.space are read daily. We publish patch notes for every update and keep a public roadmap. Bug reports with logs get priority; balance and quality-of-life ideas from players regularly make it into updates.”