Why Early Access?

“Mashinky will be in Early Access on Steam for one or two years. This is the best way to engage with the Mashinky community through the early development of the game.I still have a long list of features I want to add into the game. I’ve already taken a test version to game conferences and gathered feedback (and a couple of awards!) which has helped to improve the game immensely. My goal is to work closely with the Mashinky community, providing players the opportunity to take part in the creation of the best Railway strategy game ever!

The version of Mashinky that is available through Early Access features 5 of the 7 planned historical eras. At this point the focus is on polishing core gameplay features and optimizing and balancing the game’s mechanics. In the meantime, work will continue on new features (such as the implementation of a multiplayer mode) and additional game content ( historical eras, industry chains, new vehicles and transport types). In this state, you might encounter bugs or performance issues – the most critical of these will be fixed to ensure the test version is playable. Others will be logged for fixing; these could be as simple as a diesel engine that chuffs like a steam train, so raising them is important to ensure the game is polished for its release!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Release of the full version is planned for 2022. Until then, the game will be updated on a monthly basis, introducing new content, features and challenges.”

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

“The full version of Mashinky game will include historical eras full of trains, industries, big cities and challenging sandbox quests
- 7 eras from the steam age to the future
- 24+ different industries
- 30+ railway engines
- Tons of scripted sandbox quests
- Mod support
- Multiplayer modes and other types of transport are also on my to do list! ;)”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Mashinky is a unique combination of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules, which already guarantees an addictive mix of gameplay to keep you occupied for many hours!

- Procedurally generated sandbox mode full of transport possibilities, fully editable
- 6 historical eras
- 22 industries
- 26 engines, 42 different wagons
- Many challenging sandbox quests
- Three gameplay modes: construction, realistic and driver view”

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

“The Early Access version is cheaper than the final release, to reflect the game’s ongoing development, and to thank those who support it.”

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

“Players can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter and we’ve already started a Discord Server where developers can connect with the community to discuss ideas and future plans. Since we are using Discord to communicate within the team, we’re online most days; everyone is welcome to ask questions, raise bugs and even suggest new features”