Why Early Access?

“Why Early Access?
Because Steam is the biggest gaming platform on the internet!

Having input and comments from the community here is sure to have a positive effect on the development of Homestead, and help find issues and fix them before full release!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“How long?
I hope not much longer than a year, but life happens sometimes.
If anything happens to stall development, I will be open about what's happening all along the way.”

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

“Ongoing Development
I plan on adding a few key things to the game over it's early access period.
Mainly, story points, mini games, and more art.
A lot of the art is done, but some is still placeholder.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Current Game
Right now the game is pretty basic.
Key features are there, but no story or driving force to continue exists currently.
Some stuff is also still being worked on, added, and changed.
Current builds should be mostly stable.

Current fully supported features:
Buying, growing, and selling of crops.
Buying, caring, and getting items from Livestock.
Starting and building relationships with NPCs.
Fishing in the waters around the map.
Mining is still a bit buggy.
Upgrading tools and using those upgraded tools to get work done faster.
Getting and completing Quests.
Minor story elements are in the game with more to come as it develops.
You can check the in game Post Office for items sent from me to you on occasion.”

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

“Pricing: Now and Then
I plan to increase the price as the game develops further.”

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

“Community Involvement
What you guys say matters!
How you view the game, and choices made during development will help me greatly understand what you are looking for in a game like this.
With a larger user base I hope to also be able to smash any bugs discovered in a timely fashion.

Recommendations can be sent to homesteadhelpmail@gmail.com or posted in the Discussions with SUGGESTION in the topic title.”