Why Early Access?

“The core gameplay loop is done and a player can play from start to finish, but a lot of mechanics and content are not built yet, and even the core loop isn't where we want it. We want to use the community for feedback and iteration on the core gameplay, and to help decide the direction of new mechanics and features. The planet, for instance, is currently very underused. We have lots of ideas and want to work out with players which additions would be most enjoyable to properly fill out the world.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“About 12–18 months. The core loop is in and the game can be played start to finish, but there's a roadmap of features still to add, the biggest being multiplayer (co-op and battles). Part of Early Access is finding out whether that content is fun and iterating on it with players.”

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

“- Balance and polish on the core loop and mechanics. This release is a first version; we want to iterate with players on what works and what doesn't.
- Much more content to fill the planet, which is quite empty right now: more biomes, and unique resources found only in specific places.
- A much larger threats and enemies system. What exists now is an early, alpha version.
- More building in space and on the Moon. The late game is thin: there's enough to finish the game but no depth yet.
- The big one: multiplayer. co-op, where players build together on the same planet, and battles, where players start bases on opposite sides of the planet.
- Smaller additions: steam achievements, more languages, steam deck support, etc.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The core gameplay loop is in and the game is playable from start to finish, but it's hollow in depth. All building categories exist (harvesting, logistics, production, power, colonists, research, rockets, orbit, the Moon, RTS defence) so a player can reach the end.
- Lots of content is missing. The world is hollow until new biomes and resources fill it out.
- The core loop is there but subject to changes.
- No multiplayer yet. That work hasn't started.
- The threats/enemies system hasn't been expanded yet.
- Space and Moon building haven't been expanded yet.”

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

“The price may rise as major content such as multiplayer is added, but early access buyers get every update at no extra cost and there will be no plans for paid dlc while in early access.”

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

“Players will help decide what gets built next. We'll share the roadmap openly and run polls on Steam and Discord about which features to prioritise (new biomes, threats, space content, multiplayer modes). New systems like co-op and battles will go to an opt-in beta branch first so we can change them based on how they actually play. On top of that, the in-game feedback key (F8) and an optional survey let players report problems and ideas without leaving the game, and every update gets patch notes saying what changed because of feedback.”