Why Early Access?

“We're Gonna Die is a co-op physics comedy, and the only way to tune comedy is to watch real groups of friends play it. Early Access lets us see which beasts, props and disasters make your group scream with laughter (and which just make you scream), and build the rest of the game around that.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect roughly 6–12 months, depending on what we learn from players.”

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

“We plan to:
- add more beasts and arena threats, more Emperors with their own quirks, and more arena variants and events
- expand the herald's commentary, so there's more for him to say about how badly things are going
- add more handicaps, cosmetics and long-term unlocks
- add more ways to play, and polish the online experience, controller support and accessibility

Which of these come first will depend heavily on community feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable solo (with bots) or with up to 4 players in online co-op. A run is a series of bouts in the arena: you face what comes through the gate, beasts ranging from chickens to hippos (and your mothers), and survive the Emperor's thumb. Every gladiator gets a randomized body that changes how they play, down to whether you can understand the herald. Expect rough edges, balance changes and bugs as we keep building.”

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

“We plan to raise the price gradually as major content and features are added, so Early Access players get the game at its lowest price.”

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

“Our Discord is open to everyone. We read bug reports and suggestions there and in the Steam forums, post regular development updates, and put new content into playtest builds for the community before it ships. Your clips of things going hilariously wrong directly shape what we build next.”