Waarom vroegtijdige toegang?

'We have decided to go for early access because we believe in delivering a top notch game. But being a small team, we may have missed a few things.

And further more to that- We don't have the budget of an AAA studio. So this initial investment period will allow us to put 100% back into making this game the next big hit. We chose to go early access first due to the fact. We believe that in order for the game to be a success we need ultimately the customers involvement. If the players like/ dislike certain aspects of the game we can change it on the fly with updates easier than in full release.'

Hoelang blijft dit spel ongeveer in vroegtijdige toegang?

'6 months'

Hoe gaat de volledige versie verschillen van de versie met vroegtijdige toegang?

'Only time can tell. We hope that the players get involved with us. That way we can ensure the best game out. To put it short, being a small dev team we are trying our best to release a game that will put us on the map as serious developers. But in order to do that we need feedback from the very guys playing the game. Currently we are at about 70% done with most systems designed and implemented as far as to not interfere with the overall performance and look of the game. The systems that are not up to par as yet are being worked on as we speak. We envision this game to be massive upon full release with the multiplayer side fully up and running. We would love to see the game take itself on! Meaning the AI, the players basically create there own world different from the base we have designed. I personally would love to log in 6 months from now and see things that have changed in the worlds.

Further more to this we will be implementing the battle royal mode in the early access period. This will be a major update that we have planned in the coming months after we release on early access.'

Wat is de huidige staat van de versie met vroegtijdige toegang?

'Obviously we are but a small team. We have poured our hearts and souls into this game to try and make this dream a reality. we are currently at around 70%

IMPLEMENTED--

• Character controls
  
• Camera controls
  
• swimming
  
• Combat system
  
• Inventory system
  
• Procedural ocean
  
• Procedural terrain
  
• Building and useful constructs
  
• Mounts
  
• Quests main/ side both through NPC and non NPC
  
• NPC interaction
  
• NPC stores
  
• Compass system

STILL BEING FINALISED--

• Boating system ( working needs optimisation)
  
• Character creator (WIP)
  
• Skills and abilities(WIP)
  
• Mounted combat (WIP)
  
• Boat combat(WIP)
  
• Secret NPC system (Nearly done hopefully by release)
  
• Battle royal mode
  
• multiplayer

*note: We currently have multiplayer working. However in order to ensure the best experience, we have decided to take this back to the drawing board.

What this means

We are hoping to deliver a one of a kind game. We would love to achieve this vision along side the fan base we hope to capture.'

Zal het spel anders geprijsd worden tijdens en na vroegtijdige toegang?

'Price may change depending on the longevity of the game which we will crunch those numbers at a later date. However early access players will get a discount to the next instalment of the saga.'

Hoe zijn jullie van plan de community te betrekken bij het ontwikkelproces?

'We are a company that's sole purpose is for the player. We will not dump and run, Being gamers first and foremost we are here to ensure the best gaming experience. And we are always open to new ideas.

We are hoping to achieve this through direct contact with the players through

• Social media
  
• Forums
  
• Our website
  
• and even in the game itself

We plan to talk weekly via the forums with players and also do live streaming of the update design process.'