Why Early Access?

“We have already extensively tested Meriwether with our Kickstarter backers, and the game is nearing completion. However, our backers were a relatively small and invested audience audience who knew a lot about the game and the subject material. Now we want to collect one final round of feedback from a wider and less-focused audience, so we are releasing it on Early Access.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Meriwether will be in Early Access for approximately two months.”

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

“The Early Access version has a preliminary draft of all levels and content. It contains 22 levels spanning from Philadelphia to the Pacific, and back. The critical path of the game is complete. However, the full version will include additional optional content, side quests, and alternate endings. The full version will also be more polished than the Early Access version, and have most known bugs fixed. We plan to solicit feedback from Early Access users, and will also revise the game design and writing based on that feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is complete, but some aspects are unpolished and buggy. Some optional content, such as side quests and alternate endings, still have yet to be written. We have tested Meriwether thoroughly with our Kickstarter backers. It is possible to play through the game in its entirely, but there are some bugs which could cause you to get stuck in unusual situations.”

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

“The game's price will increase after Early Access.”

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

“We always look to the community for feedback on gameplay and take their suggestions very seriously. Because of the late stage of development that this game is in, we hope to also get technical feedback from users able to test the game on a broad range of hardware.”